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FRANCE: APPROVES BAN ON DISPOSABLE E-CIGARETTES
The French Parliament has recently voted unanimously to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. The decision, passed with 104 votes in favor and none against, highlights France's commitment to reducing environmental harm and protecting public health. Disposable devices have gained popularity among young people thanks to their sweet flavors and low price, but they have also sparked public debate due to their high usage rates among minors and their environmental impact. As single-use products, they generate significant amounts of electronic and plastic waste, which are difficult to recycle properly. [...]
BULGARIA: TOTAL VAPE BAN
On February 12, 2025, the Bulgarian Parliament approved in the first reading a law that provides for a total ban on the sale, distribution, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, both disposable and rechargeable, as well as related accessories, including those without nicotine. The proposal received unanimous support, with 197 votes in favor and none against. The decision was driven by growing concerns over the widespread use of electronic cigarettes among young people and the associated health risks. Bulgaria, which has one of the highest rates of adult smokers in [...]
RUSSIA: MOVES TOWARDS A COMPLETE BAN ON ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
Russia is preparing to completely ban electronic cigarettes, both with and without nicotine. The proposal, supported by the Ministry of Health, aims to counter the rise of vaping among young people and protect public health. Since 2023, Russia has progressively tightened restrictions on the use and sale of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. As of June 1, 2023, online sales of e-cigarettes have been prohibited, along with their display in physical retail outlets. Furthermore, starting from March 2024, the production, storage, import, and export of vaping products, whether they [...]
VIETNAM: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES AND HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCTS BANNED
The government of Vietnam has announced a total ban on electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. This decision was made to protect public health, with a particular focus on young people, and comes in response to growing concerns about the rise of vaping among minors. Despite the lack of specific regulations until now, the Ministry of Health has pushed for decisive action, highlighting the risks associated with the uncontrolled spread of these products. The ban also aims to prevent social issues linked to illicit and unsupervised use. With this [...]
UK CONSIDERS INTRODUCING VAPE TAX
The UK government plans to impose a tax on vaping products and more details of the law are expected in March. . With this law it’s expected an increase of the prices of vaping products by 25% at least. The government has said it wants to encourage traditional smokers to switch to vaping, meanwhile discouraging non smokers, especially young people and children, to start vape. Currently the traditional smoke is 3 times more expensive than electronic smoke, a research estimates that the average smoker could save over 600£ on [...]
PORTUGAL: NEW TOBACCO LAW APPROVED
Portugal has issued the parliamentary decree that transposes the EU directive on the revocation of certain exemptions for heated tobacco products. The new law provides for the equalisation of electronic cigarettes to traditional tobacco. It would prohibit the sell and consume of tobacco in zones near the school, the gas station, and in partially covered places.