According to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, state governments in Malaysia have the authority to ban the sale of vape or e-cigarettes through local councils. He explained that states are empowered by local regulations to control the sale of such devices within their jurisdictions.
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A year has passed since Kazakhstan enacted a sweeping ban on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices on April 19, 2024. The legislation, which carries penalties ranging from fines and arrests to imprisonment and property confiscation for large-scale trafficking, aimed to curb the growing popularity of vaping, particularly among minors. However, as a “Kursiv” correspondent discovered, the ban has given rise to a thriving black market that operates under principles akin to drug trafficking, making it relatively easy to purchase these prohibited products.
Read moreThe Russian government has once again declined to support a bill that would prohibit the sale of vapes and e-liquids in the country. The proposed legislation aimed to introduce a nationwide ban on the wholesale and retail trade of nicotine or its derivatives, including nicotine salts, as well as specialized e-liquids and devices for their consumption.
Read moreMexico’s recent ban on vapes and electronic cigarettes faces significant public disapproval. A study from El Colegio de México reveals that an overwhelming nine out of ten people believe the prohibition is failing. Data supports this sentiment, showing the ban correlates with increased illegal vape sales and rising nicotine consumption, particularly among young people.
Read morePoland’s President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the country’s Tobacco Act on April 01/2025, prohibiting the sale of flavored heated tobacco products. The new regulations will come into force this April, giving manufacturers and retailers nine months to adapt to the changes.
Read moreAs several bills aimed at significantly complicating the sale of electronic cigarettes in Russia are being discussed in the federal government and the State Duma (SD), industry experts warn that overly restrictive measures could drive the market underground, leading to illegal sales via messaging apps, the internet, or even from cardboard boxes on the street.
Read moreIn a bid to curb the rising trend of vaping, particularly among youth, the Thai government has introduced a new tip-off app and cash rewards for reporting e-cigarette use and sales violations. As of March 26th, informants can receive 3,000 baht (approximately $88 USD) if a violator is fined, with penalties for vaping in public set at 5,000 baht (around $147 USD).
Read moreBulgaria, as a member of the European Union, has been regulating vapes under the European Directive since March 2025. The legal framework sets limits on nicotine concentration in e-liquids, tank and bottle volumes, and requires leak-proof protection and safe filling mechanisms. Packaging must also include a mandatory warning about nicotine’s addictive nature, occupying at least 30% of the label surface.
Read moreThailand has ramped up its crackdown on electronic cigarettes, blocking thousands of online platforms and imposing severe penalties on violators. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan announced that the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is actively shutting down e-cigarette sales across social media and websites. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s directive to strictly enforce the country’s e-cigarette ban.
Read moreAs the Russian State Duma prepares to consider a bill that would completely ban electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), business representatives and industry experts are voicing their opposition. They argue that a total ban would not effectively address the issues at hand and would instead create new risks and threats to the market.
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