In a shift from the initial intentions of a complete ban on vapes in Bulgaria, which was adopted at first reading in parliament, discussions are now focused on limiting the ban to single-use devices (disposable vape). The proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Act were examined during a round table discussion in the National Assembly before being considered in the plenary hall.
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Proposed Bill Aims to End Lawsuit, Increase Enforcement, Fund Anti-Vaping Efforts
The fate of Utah’s flavored vape ban, which was signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024 but blocked from taking effect by a district court judge, now hinges on the passage of HB432. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt MacPherson, the bill would repeal the ban while implementing stricter enforcement measures to combat youth vaping.
Read moreCalifornia state legislators have introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of new or refurbished disposable electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, starting January 1, 2026. The proposed legislation, AB 762, is part of a broader effort to curb plastic pollution in the state and follows similar laws banning single-use plastic bottles, Styrofoam food containers, and plastic carryout bags.
Read moreThe State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, may consider a bill banning vapes during its spring session, according to Artem Metelev, head of the Duma Committee on Youth Policy. Metelev shared this information in a statement to TASS, a Russian news agency.
Read moreA growing coalition of vaping advocates has launched a formal petition to the European Parliament opposing Bulgaria’s sweeping prohibition on e-cigarettes. The group, operating under the Discord Vape banner, argues the ban unlawfully restricts adult access to harm-reduction tools while failing to address youth access issues effectively. With 8,000 members linked to Discord’s global 150-million-user platform, the coalition has already gathered 300 signatures within 24 hours of launching its campaign.
Read moreThe French parliament has voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, also known as disposable vapes or “puffs,” making France the second European Union country after Belgium to introduce such a ban. The bill, which received final approval in the Senate upper house on Thursday, is part of a broader government campaign to reduce smoking and protect public health, particularly among young people.
Read moreNew Resources Provide Detailed Instructions on Compliance, Product Legitimacy, Age Verification, and Recycling Requirements
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a comprehensive guide and accompanying poster to assist retailers in preparing for the upcoming ban on disposable vaping products in the UK. The ban, set to take effect on June 1, 2025, will make it illegal for retailers to sell, offer for sale, or possess for sale any disposable vaping devices.
Read moreFrance’s Parliament will finalize a ban on disposable e-cigarettes (“vapes”) this week, closing a two-year legislative process delayed by EU notifications and political shifts. The move targets colorful, low-cost vapes accused of addicting youth through sugary flavors and plastic waste. Health advocates warn, however, that nicotine pouches and candy-like nicotine pearls now dominate the market, demanding urgent regulatory action.
Read moreThe Maldives Ministry of Health has enacted stringent tobacco control measures granting police authority to seize and destroy vaping devices found in public or private possession. The updated Tobacco Control General Regulations, gazetted this week, close enforcement loopholes in the nation’s December 2024 vape import and usage ban.
Read moreCanada has temporarily halted its proposed ban on flavored vaping products, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks confirmed in January 2025. The decision follows intense lobbying by tobacco harm reduction advocates and new evidence highlighting flavors’ role in helping adults quit smoking. However, activists warn the reprieve may end after the next federal election.
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