In New Zealand, attention towards the vaping industry is growing, particularly with regard to protecting young people. Starting June 17, 2025, new rules under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 come into force, introducing significant restrictions on the sale and promotion of vaping products. One of the most notable changes is the complete ban on disposable vaping devices. These products—long scrutinized by health authorities for their environmental impact and strong appeal to minors—will no longer be allowed to be sold or distributed in the country. In addition, all previous advertising exemptions granted to specialist vape retailers will [...]

Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) is an environmental principle recognised by the European Waste Framework Directive, (EU Directive 2018/851) which gives producers financial and/or organisational responsibility for the prevention and management of waste from their end-of-life products. In France, this principle translates into a system where producers must finance or organise the collection, treatment and recycling of the products they place on the market. The system is regulated at national level by the French AGEC (anti-waste) law of 2020. SOGGETTI COINVOLTI: manufacturers online retailers (either directly through their own site or through marketplaces) importers (if the manufacturer is non-European) distributors (in [...]

Starting from January 2025, Israel requires graphic health warnings on vaping products, including e-cigarettes and e-liquids. The new regulation, announced by the Israeli Ministry of Health, follows the example of other countries that have already introduced strong visual warnings on alternatives to traditional tobacco products. According to Israeli health authorities, the use of impactful images can serve as an effective deterrent, particularly for minors, by increasing awareness of the health risks associated with e-cigarette use. The requirement includes shocking images similar to those already found on traditional cigarette packs, accompanied by informative texts about the potential health harms. The [...]