The Mexico City Congress has approved a new law to prohibit the use, production, distribution, and sale of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the capital. The initiative, which passed with 46 votes in favor and 3 against, amends both the local constitution and Mexico City’s Health Law to strengthen public health protections, particularly for young people.
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With Smoking Rates Rising and an Uncontrolled Black Market, Prohibition is Failing Public Health
Read moreA 19-year-old Australian tourist has been arrested and charged with making a false declaration after attempting to smuggle 41 vape devices into the Cook Islands, where they are a banned product. This marks the first case of its kind to lead to prosecution since the country’s ban on the sale and importation of imitation tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, took effect on August 1, 2024.
Read moreAnti-tobacco advocates and even vape industry groups in Malaysia are calling for a well-coordinated, multi-agency effort to effectively crack down on the open online sale of vapes and e-liquids. This unified demand comes as these products continue to be easily accessible online, despite prohibitions under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852).
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is committed to a ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes and will present an expert committee’s recommendation to the Cabinet once a comprehensive study is complete, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. “We are committed to this (vape ban); it is no longer a matter of ‘if’,” he stated firmly.
Read moreBusiness premises owners in Penang, Malaysia, have been given until September 30th to comply with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) before full enforcement begins. State Youth, Sports, and Health Executive Councilor, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, stated that monitoring and inspections have revealed that many premises have not yet met the new requirements.
Read moreThe Negeri Sembilan state government fully supports a ban on the sale and use of vapes but is awaiting clear and firm federal regulations before enforcing it, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He emphasized that without specific laws, any prohibition would be ineffective, as sales and usage could continue unchecked.
Read moreThe Bahraini Parliament is set to discuss a draft law that would ban the sale and circulation of electronic shisha and e-cigarettes (vapes) throughout the Kingdom. MP Jalal Kazem Al-Mahfoudh announced that the proposal will be addressed in the upcoming parliamentary session, aiming to protect young people from the growing health risks associated with vaping.
Read moreA recent announcement under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to potentially expand pro-health taxes to include vape products has sparked confusion and concern among anti-smoking advocates. They are now demanding clarity from the government on whether its ultimate goal is to regulate and tax vapes or to implement a complete ban on their sale and use.
Read moreA local lawmaker in Mexico City is pushing for the approval of an initiative to ban the use of vapes and electronic cigarettes, aiming to align the capital’s legislation with existing federal prohibitions. Deputy Alberto Vanegas Arenas, representing the Morena party, stated that the Mexico City Congress will soon approve his proposal.
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