The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is urging a complete nationwide ban on vape products, citing serious health risks and misleading marketing. The agency criticized advertisements that portray vaping as a safer, nicotine-free alternative to traditional cigarettes, asserting instead that both the vapor and the devices contain harmful chemicals linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and lung illnesses.
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Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has issued a stern warning to all tourism service establishments, stating that any involvement with electronic smoking devices (vapes) or shisha could lead to the suspension or revocation of their business licences. This directive targets the distribution, sale, storage, advertising, production, or import of these products and aligns with a broader government ban enacted under Sub-Decree No. 02 BB on October 21.
Read moreThe Selangor state government is currently drafting a comprehensive policy paper to regulate electronic cigarette products, which includes the potential for a gradual ban on vape usage. State Public Health and Environment Committee Chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin announced this during a state assembly sitting, stating the policy will align with the federal Tobacco Product Control Act for Public Health 2023 (Act 852).
Read moreA new federal bill in Russia is poised to grant regional authorities the power to completely ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and nicotine liquids, potentially taking effect as early as September 2026. This legislative move, developed earlier this year and supported by a majority of State Duma parliamentarians, responds to growing health alarms and incidents involving vape usage among youth.
Read moreThe Health Commission of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to vote next Tuesday on significant reforms to the General Health Law. These reforms aim to regulate and prohibit the distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes, alongside various toxic substances and narcotics, including fentanyl and other chemical precursors.
Read moreAustria’s Ministry of Health has issued a clear rejection of potential bans on filter cigarettes and e-cigarettes, which are being discussed at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) five-day summit (COP11) in Geneva. Delegates from 180 member states are deliberating new measures to combat tobacco consumption, with a focus on industry lobbying and the dangers of novel nicotine products like vapes and snus for youth.
Read moreThe Sarawak state government in Malaysia has agreed to implement a gradual ban on vape products as an urgent measure to combat the escalating trend of e-cigarette use, particularly among adolescents. The decision, endorsed by the Sarawak Cabinet, was announced by Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the state’s Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.
Read moreMexico stands at a critical crossroads that will define its public health and economic future regarding vaping. Following a constitutional reform to ban e-cigarettes, the nation’s lawmakers are now tasked with drafting the secondary laws that will determine the practical reality: a complete prohibition that fuels an illicit market, or a regulated framework that embraces harm reduction. This decision pits a hardline prohibitionist stance against evidence-based arguments for regulation from public health experts and international organizations.
Read moreThe Brazilian city of Ponta Grossa has sanctioned a new law (n°15.681/2025) that will prohibit the sale, commercialization, and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes). The legislation, based on a bill by author Julio Küller (MDB) and signed by Mayor Elizabeth Schmidt on Wednesday (Nov 12), will take effect 90 days after its official publication.
Read moreKazakhstan’s government is officially discussing a potential reversal of its ban on smoking hookahs (shisha) in public establishments like cafes and restaurants. The news was confirmed on November 13, 2025, by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Sanzhar Adilov, following widespread social media speculation.
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