Personal possession and use of nicotine vapes, pouches, and heated tobacco products are now criminal offenses in Bangladesh, punishable by fines and up to six months in jail. This total prohibition, enacted by the interim government, also bans sales, production, importation, and advertising, marking a severe escalation in the country’s tobacco control policy.
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Singapore’s zero-tolerance policy against vaping escalated significantly in late 2025, resulting in 3,534 fines and a targeted crackdown on drug-laced “Kpods.” A joint enforcement operation by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) between September and December distinguished between standard offenders and those abusing etomidate. While most offenders faced fines, authorities forced 268 individuals—primarily Kpod users—into mandatory rehabilitation programs, signaling a shift from monetary penalties to health-based intervention for high-risk cases.
Read moreVietnam has escalated its crackdown on youth vaping by holding school administrators directly liable for student behavior. Under Decree 371, effective December 31, 2025, school principals face fines of up to VND 10 million (approx. US$400) if students are caught using e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products on campus. This marks the first time Vietnamese law has explicitly assigned legal responsibility to educators for student vaping.
Read moreArizona lawmakers have launched a bipartisan offensive against the illicit vape market, targeting “illegal Chinese products” and devices disguised as school supplies. State Senator Shawnna Bolick (R-Phoenix) introduced legislation mandating strict origin documentation for all vape wholesalers. Under the proposed law, retailers failing to prove the manufacturing origin of their products face immediate inventory seizure and business closure.
Read moreTravelers heading to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean must immediately remove all electronic cigarettes from their luggage. Effective January 16, 2026, Mexico has closed the “grey area” on vaping devices with a sweeping reform to the General Health Law. Federal authorities have launched a strict enforcement campaign at airports, replacing random checks with high-tech scanners designed to detect lithium batteries. Bringing a vape into the country is no longer a gamble—it is a guaranteed way to face confiscation and heavy fines.
Read moreAzerbaijan has enacted a comprehensive ban on the electronic cigarette industry, effective April 1, 2026. President Ilham Aliyev approved amendments to the law “On Tobacco and Tobacco Products,” which strictly prohibit the import, export, production, storage, and sale of all vaping devices and their components. This measure classifies nicotine-containing e-cigarettes as tobacco products while simultaneously outlawing their circulation entirely.
Read moreIndiana lawmakers are advancing aggressive legislation to ban all foreign-made vaping products, specifically targeting the Chinese manufacturing sector that supplies over 90% of the global market. Senate Bill 185, introduced by State Senator Ron Alting, would restrict Indiana vape shops to selling only American-made products. The bill passed unanimously through the Senate Committee on Public Policy on January 14, signaling strong bipartisan support for a “domestic-only” mandate.
Read moreTajikistan is moving toward a complete prohibition of electronic cigarettes, with the Upper House of Parliament drafting legislation to ban the circulation and use of all vaping devices. Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the Upper House, ordered the initiative to prioritize public health protection. As news of the impending law spreads, local vendors report a sharp decline in sales, signaling an immediate market shift before the law even passes.
Read moreMexico City is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a strict warning for international visitors: leave your vapes at home. Head of Government Clara Brugada announced a preemptive information campaign to ensure tourists understand the total prohibition on electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. With the General Health Law modification effective as of January 16, authorities aim to prevent legal friction with fans while continuing aggressive raids against the black market.
Read moreThe Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has issued a strict enforcement notice regarding the nation’s smoking laws, confirming a blanket ban on smoking and vaping in all public spaces. Under the Smoking (Designated Areas) Act, 2023 and the Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis) Act, 2023, lighting up outside of a licensed zone is now a punishable offense.
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