Wisconsin’s new state law banning the sale of most vaping products not pre-approved by the FDA has led to significant business challenges, a federal lawsuit, and allegations of “big tobacco” influence. The law, which requires retailers to clear their shelves of unapproved products by September 1st, has vape shop owners fearing for their survival.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported the idea of a complete ban on all electronic smoking devices, including vapes and heated tobacco systems. This potential prohibition is seen as a significant step in the country’s demographic policy and a decisive move in its ongoing “tobacco wars.”
Read moreThe Cambodian government has issued a new directive to strictly enforce its existing bans on e-cigarettes (vapes) and shisha pipes, aiming to protect public health, maintain social order, and specifically address the widespread use of these products among young people. The country first prohibited the import, sale, and use of shisha and e-cigarettes in 2014, but this new directive signals a renewed crackdown.
Read moreThe European Union is reportedly considering a ban on filter cigarettes and e-cigarettes as part of a significant push to reduce tobacco use across the bloc. A draft resolution, prepared by the Council of the European Union, also weighs a potential ban on cigarette sales in shops, petrol stations, and kiosks.
Read moreViệt Nam is considering a sweeping ban on all investment and business activities related to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products as part of a major revision to its Investment Law. The proposal, aimed at protecting public health and controlling emerging addictive substances, was discussed at a session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Friday.
Read moreA new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of $1,000 per day. While supporters say the law protects consumers, many retailers report a devastating impact on their inventory and sales.
Read moreAustralian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia since March 2023, as organized crime syndicates vie for control of the lucrative black market.
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is advancing towards a total ban on electronic cigarettes and vapes, with a proposal expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon for policy approval. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed the move, emphasizing that it would be implemented carefully and in stages.
Read moreThe Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing the excise duty on vape products tenfold, from 40 sen to RM4 per milliliter, and will re-propose this to the Ministry of Finance.
Read moreMexico’s Chamber of Deputies has begun the legislative process for a comprehensive presidential initiative aimed at reforming the General Health Law, with a central component being the total prohibition of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. The proposal was formally turned over to an internal commission for analysis on Tuesday, September 30th, marking the start of its legislative review.
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