A new analytical study from Kazakhstan’s “Strategy” Public Fund has concluded that the country’s increasingly strict, prohibition-focused anti-tobacco measures have failed to significantly reduce the number of smokers. The research, which analyzed regulatory changes and smoking prevalence from recent years, argues that a “zero-tolerance” approach that equates all nicotine products has pushed the market into the shadows, cost the state budget, and stalled public health progress. Instead, the fund advocates for adopting a risk-differentiated, harm reduction strategy, citing positive results in countries like the UK, New Zealand, Sweden, and Japan.
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A bill proposing a complete ban on the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai, Russia, by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. If approved, the ban is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026, and will include significant fines for violators.
Read moreThe Chamber of Deputies in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, has granted initial approval (“media sanción”) to a bill that seeks to update provincial anti-smoking legislation by incorporating regulations for vaping and e-cigarettes. The initiative, presented by Deputy Sonia Martorano, aims to address the rapid expansion of these new consumption habits, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Read moreThe recent dismantling of a major illegal online vape network in Chiang Mai, known as “VAPEHAUS,” serves as a stark reminder of Thailand’s uncompromising stance on electronic cigarettes. In an operation that saw police seize over 36,000 illicit e-cigarette products worth more than 6.6 million baht, authorities exposed a sophisticated smuggling ring with an annual cash flow of 30 million baht. While the raid itself is significant, it underscores a more critical message for travelers and residents alike: Thailand enforces one of the world’s strictest and most comprehensive bans on all vaping products, and the consequences for violating it are severe.
Read moreThe Thai government is planning to impose stricter controls on e-cigarettes (vapes) following a reported fivefold increase in the number of users over the past three years. Despite a long-standing legal prohibition on vaping in the country, the number of vapers aged 15 and over has allegedly surged from 78,000 in 2021 to over 400,000 in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Office.
Read moreThe Thai Cabinet has approved proposals from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to implement stricter controls on electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Thailand. The move comes in response to a rapid increase in vape usage, particularly among children and youth, which is leading to severe nicotine addiction and broader public health impacts.
Read moreWisconsin’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.
Read moreRussian 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.
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