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The UK passes the Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Act to create a 'smoke-free generation'
The British Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which implements a phased ban on cigarette sales for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively creating a smoke-free generation. The legislation also grants ministers new powers to regulate tobacco, e-cigarettes, and nicotine products, including control over taste, packaging, and marketing. that
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Anticipating a nationwide ban, hundreds of retailers in Russia have voluntarily banned the sale of electronic cigarettes
In Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, about 550 retailers have voluntarily taken down electronic cigarettes and their e-liquids. The background of this move is Russia's broader crackdown on this category, and it is widely expected that a nationwide ban will be implemented in the future. The local government stated that this measure stems from an industry self-regulation plan launched in 2025, which aims to
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Illegal e-cigarette brands attempt to evade FDA regulation by disguising themselves as' Made in America '
A Reuters survey report shows that as the United States intensifies its regulation of unlicensed products, especially those associated with Chinese manufacturers, more and more e-cigarette brands are beginning to label themselves as Made in the United States. According to the survey, at least eight new brands claiming to be made in the United States have emerged in the market since October last year. However, none of these brands have obtained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration
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Jordan's new smoking ban regulations: the water tobacco market will usher in a huge change
According to the Jordanian income tax and sales tax department, Jordan will ban the sale of bulk hookah tobacco from April 1st, and all products must be sold in officially approved packaging containers. This move is part of Jordan's plan to introduce new regulations for the licensing and operation of hookah tobacco factories in 2025, aimed at strengthening supervision of production and distribution, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. The authorities stated that this move
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Japan's heated non-burning cigarette prices are about to rise
Philip Morris International (PMI) announced that starting from April 1, 2026, the prices of its TEREA and SENTIA heated tobacco products will increase to tie in with tobacco tax increases. The retail price of TEREA products will increase from 580 yen to 620 yen, and the retail price of SENTIA products will increase from 530 yen to 570 yen. Miix series of products specifically designed for lil Hybrid devices,
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Mexico implements comprehensive e-cigarette ban
Starting today (January 16), Mexico has completely banned the sales, import and marketing of e-cigarettes and atomizing equipment. The ban stems from the amendment to the Public Health Law published in the Official Gazette of the Mexican Federation. The new regulations implement absolute requirements for all e-cigarette equipment, including disposable e-cigarettes, rechargeable e-cigarettes and nicotine-free e-cigarettes, as well as related accessories and substances.
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Illegal e-cigarette sales in Scotland exceed £ 2.8 billion
Scottish convenience store retailers are calling for more enforcement to crack down on what they say is the growing black market in illegal e-cigarettes, Convenience Store magazine reports. They warned that poor supervision could exacerbate the problem. The Scottish Grocers 'Federation (SGF) said illegal e-cigarette sales cost public finances millions of pounds in tax revenue and undermined compliance with local stores.
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Turkey seeks to strengthen tobacco control measures
Turkey plans to further tighten its already strict tobacco control system. Health Minister Kemal Memoglu said that legislative work to expand the scope of indoor smoking bans is nearing completion and is expected to be submitted to Parliament for review soon. Memisoglu pointed out that these measures aim to strengthen smoke-free environments and expand the regulations of smoking cessation clinics and mobile smoking cessation service teams nationwide.
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Pakistan bill proposes to treat e-cigarettes equally with cigarettes
Pakistan's Senate National Health Services Standing Committee approved the Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (Regulation) Bill, paving the way for its submission to the Senate for consideration. The authorities 'move is aimed at curbing the growing prevalence of e-cigarette smoking among teenagers, especially in Islamabad. The bill will impose strict controls on the import, sale, marketing and use of e-cigarettes, including a ban on school attendance.