New vaping reforms announced by the Australian government have caused concern among vapers in the country. The planned restrictions, which will include a ban on importing nicotine and non-nicotine vaping products except for pharmacies, have raised questions about what exactly will be affected. Here’s what we do know, and what is yet to be decided.
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In an unprecedented move, the Australian government has announced a ban on the importation of non-prescription vaping products, including those without nicotine. This monumental decision comes as part of the most significant tobacco and vaping control measures in the country in the past decade. But why is this happening now, and what does it mean for the future of vaping in Australia? In this article, we explore the reasons behind these sweeping reforms and examine the impact they may have on public health.
Read moreThe Ministry of Health of Argentina has issued a resolution that bans the import, sale, distribution, and advertising of electronic cigarettes and their accessories, citing the potential harm these products can cause to public health. The resolution signed by Health Minister Carla Vizzotti prohibits the use of electronic devices intended for inhaling tobacco vapors or aerosols, including “Heated Tobacco Products” (HTPs), which consist of a tobacco stick and a battery-powered tobacco heating device.
Read moreThe debate over disposable vapes in the UK is multifaceted, with concerns around youth vaping, environmental impact, and public health all playing a role. Despite their popularity, there are growing calls for a ban on disposable vapes, with concerns around their impact on the environment and the potential for youth addiction.
Read moreVaping has come a long way in the last decade. In the early days, vaping was a fringe activity, with most people associating it with smoking traditional cigarettes. But now, it’s become a mainstream activity, with millions of people around the world actively vaping.
Read moreThe Panama City Beach City Council has taken the first step towards banning cigarette smoking and vaping in certain areas of the beach. On Thursday(2022/10/13), the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit these activities in city parks, public beach accesses, and along the sandy beach within 400 feet of the Russell-Fields Pier.
Read moreOn June 30, 2022, Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo signed into law a bill that prohibits the use, import, and commercialization of electronic nicotine delivery systems, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, tobacco heaters, and other similar devices, with or without nicotine, in Panama. The law, known as Law 315, was initially approved by the National Assembly on March 19, 2020, but was vetoed by the President.
Read moreThe President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed a decree on May 31, 2022 – World No Tobacco Day – prohibiting the circulation and marketing of all electronic cigarettes in Mexico. This action aimed to strengthen existing restrictions, including an October 2021 ban on import and export, which authorities claimed were being bypassed via e-commerce.
Read moreAs of April 30, 2022, Hong Kong has enacted a sweeping ban on alternative smoking products (ASPs), prohibiting the import, promotion, manufacture, sale, and possession of these items for commercial purposes. The ban, introduced through the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, aims to curb the use of electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products, and herbal cigarettes in the city.
Read moreNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that prohibits the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The ban, which will take effect in April, comes amid growing concerns over the increasing number of young people using these products and a nationwide outbreak of mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.
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