Ban on disposable vapes will not reduce consumption, says Dutch e-cigarette association
9 months ago

Ban on disposable vapes will not reduce consumption, says Dutch e-cigarette association

NL Times  

The announced sales ban on disposable vapes in Belgium, just like the flavor ban in the Netherlands, will not help young people use fewer e-cigarettes, said Emil 't Hart, chairman of the Dutch Industry Association of Electronic Cigarette Sellers. With the ban from January 1 next year, Belgium wants to ensure that young people, in particular, use fewer products containing the harmful and addictive substance nicotine. People in the Netherlands are circumventing the flavor ban by buying flavored vapes in Belgium and elsewhere, the chairman said a few days before the Dutch ban came into force in January. Young people, 't Hart said, are not as affected by the ban because they too often buy disposable vapes online in China.

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Supreme Court wrestles with FDA’s attempt to curb access to flavored vapes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court wrestles with FDA’s attempt to curb access to flavored vapes

CNN  

CNN — The Supreme Court on Monday pressed the Food and Drug Administration on whether it followed the law in its effort to keep flavored e-cigarettes off shelves, weighing a lawsuit from a multibillion-dollar industry that has come under scrutiny because its products are popular with school-aged children. At issue were a series of denials during the first year of …

Court rules that the state was allowed to ban flavored e-cigarettes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court rules that the state was allowed to ban flavored e-cigarettes

NL Times  

A court in The Hague has ruled that the Dutch state was allowed to introduce a ban on flavors in e-cigarettes to protect public health. The harmfulness of e-cigarettes and the "attractive effect" of sweet flavors on young people have been sufficiently established, the court stated. The State also saw indications that the sweet-tasting e-cigarette will eventually encourage people to …

Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking regulations as ban on disposables looms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking regulations as ban on disposables looms

The Independent  

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Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

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Health minister warns retailers still selling illegal vapes could soon face prosecution, months after ban took force
3 months ago

Health minister warns retailers still selling illegal vapes could soon face prosecution, months after ban took force

ABC  

Tobacconists and convenience stores still selling illegal vapes almost three months after a nationwide ban came into force could soon face prosecution, as Health Minister Mark Butler signalled the need for a "far more assertive approach". The federal government has so far tried to encourage retailers to surrender their vape stocks to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Mr Butler said, including …

Government waters down vaping ban to win support of Greens
6 months ago

Government waters down vaping ban to win support of Greens

ABC  

In short: Australia will restrict the sale of vapes to pharmacies from next week, as the Greens agree to pass a proposed ban. In a statement, Health Minister Mark Butler said the government's "world-leading laws" would return vapes to their original purpose: "as therapeutic products to help hardened smokers kick the habit". "These laws protect young Australians and the broader …

UK Proposes Legislation to Gradually Eliminate Smoking Tobacco and Vaping
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK Proposes Legislation to Gradually Eliminate Smoking Tobacco and Vaping

Live Law  

The British government's plan for a landmark ban on smoking and vaping, spearheaded by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has achieved a significant milestone as it passed its inaugural test in Parliament. Despite encountering significant resistance, notably from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's own Conservative Party, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared its first hurdle. 2043 Target The 2043 target outlined …

EU bans harmful artificial smoke flavourings for food
7 months, 4 weeks ago

EU bans harmful artificial smoke flavourings for food

Dutch News  

The European Union has decided to ban certain smoke flavourings used by the food industry, based on the recommendations of European food safety watchdog EFSA, Dutch media reported. The EFSA did not investigate how much of the flavourings would have to be consumed to cause cancer but said a blanket ban would prevent “worst case scenarios”. The flavourings will not …

The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s government will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in the U.K., but officials say that youth vaping has tripled in the past three years, and that cheap, …

Britain plans to ban disposable vapes, curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain plans to ban disposable vapes, curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids

LA Times  

The British government says it will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors in an effort to prevent children becoming addicted to nicotine. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in Britain, but officials say that youth vaping has tripled in the past three years and that cheap, colorful …

Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the ports in Southern California and beyond
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the ports in Southern California and beyond

LA Times  

Disposable flavored e-cigarettes are displayed at a store in Florida. “FDA whacks one product and then the manufacturers get around it and the kids get around it,” said Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a Stanford University psychologist who develops anti-vaping educational materials. “Those committing illegal acts don’t advertise their crimes, and those trying to import illegal tobacco products into the United States are …

A national crackdown on disposable vapes begins January 1. How will it work?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A national crackdown on disposable vapes begins January 1. How will it work?

ABC  

The first stage of a national crackdown on vaping begins on January 1 with a ban on the importation of single-use vapes in what health experts say will help address growing rates of nicotine dependency among young people. It's actually been illegal for anyone to purchase or import nicotine vapes without a doctor's prescription since mid-2021, and yet vaping rates …

Disposable vapes are a headrush. Of course they should be banned!
1 year ago

Disposable vapes are a headrush. Of course they should be banned!

The Independent  

The first time I tried a cigarette, I was disgusted. No wonder that an estimated five million single-use vapes are thrown away in the UK every week – which is a four-fold increase on last year’s sales. According to a stark report by The Tab, more than a quarter of London’s university students are addicted to Elf Bars, the joint-strongest …

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors
1 year ago

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s National Assembly unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes, in an attempt to protect young people drawn to their flavors and mitigate the environmental impacts of the disposable products known as “puffs.” Lawmakers adopted the bill in a late-night vote on Monday by 104 in favor, zero against. Disposable e-cigarettes — which cost about …

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products
1 year ago

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products

The Telegraph  

Britain’s largest tobacco and vaping company is calling for e-cigarettes to be more closely regulated as it urges ministers not to ban disposable vapes. The company - which says “healthier alternatives” to smoking account for half of its revenue - said it backed the Government’s ambitions to make Britain “smoke free”. One in five children aged 11 to 17 has …

Rishi Sunak is poised for a total ban on disposable vapes amid fears they risk hooking a new generation of youngsters on nicotine
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak is poised for a total ban on disposable vapes amid fears they risk hooking a new generation of youngsters on nicotine

Daily Mail  

Disposable vapes could be banned within months under plans published today. A new crackdown on youth smoking will include proposals for a total ban on the throwaway devices, amid fears they risk hooking a new generation of youngsters on nicotine. Whitehall sources said the plan, unveiled by the Prime Minister at the Tory Party Conference last week, is likely to …

Ban on disposable vapes to stop children becoming addicted
1 year, 3 months ago

Ban on disposable vapes to stop children becoming addicted

The Telegraph  

Disposable vapes will be banned to stop children becoming addicted to the devices under government proposals to be unveiled as early as next week. Prof Sir Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer, has said: “If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape, and marketing to children is utterly unacceptable.” A call to evidence was issued …

France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says
1 year, 3 months ago

France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Sunday that disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan. She said the government would soon unveil its new plan to combat smoking, which she said is the cause of 75,000 deaths a year in the country. It will include a ban on disposable …

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
1 year, 5 months ago

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s when the FDA effectively banned all flavors except …

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
1 year, 5 months ago

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes from China, according to tightly controlled sales data obtained by The Associated Press. The FDA’s tobacco director, Brian King, said the agency is “unwavering” in its commitment against illegal …

Disposables vapes must be banned to protect children – commissioner
1 year, 6 months ago

Disposables vapes must be banned to protect children – commissioner

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disposable vapes must be banned and others sold in plain …

Free vapes for children to be banned
1 year, 6 months ago

Free vapes for children to be banned

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak has announced a ban on rogue firms who target children with colourful free samples of vapes. “I am deeply concerned about the sharp rise in kids vaping and shocked by reports of illicit vapes containing lead getting into the hands of school children,” he said. “We should continue to encourage smokers to swap to vaping as the lesser …

Vaping ban violations: Centre issues public notice for stricter implementation of Act
1 year, 7 months ago

Vaping ban violations: Centre issues public notice for stricter implementation of Act

The Hindu  

May 22, 2023 07:44 pm | Updated 07:44 pm IST - New Delhi With e-cigarettes easily available online and at tobacco shops despite a ban, the Union Health Ministry has issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Act which prohibits manufacture, sale and The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act came into force in 2019. In the notice issued …

Australia to ban recreational vaping in ‘Big Tobacco’ crackdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia to ban recreational vaping in ‘Big Tobacco’ crackdown

Al Jazeera  

Australia will ban single-use disposable vapes, halt imports of non-prescription versions, and restrict how much nicotine e-cigarettes may contain. Australia has announced a sweeping crackdown on vaping, accusing tobacco companies of hooking the next “generation of nicotine addicts” by deliberately targeting teenagers. Billed as the country’s largest anti-smoking reforms in a decade, Australia announced on Tuesday it will ban single-use …

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown

ABC  

Vapes will be heavily regulated and the importation of all e-cigarettes will be strictly controlled under a federal government crackdown on the smoking alternative. Key points: Imports of non-prescription vapes will be blocked, and flavoured, scented or high nicotine cartridges will be restricted The health minister says vapes have been used to create a new generation of nicotine addicts The …

Dutch ban on flavored e-cigarettes to begin on October 1; Only tobacco flavor allowed
2 years ago

Dutch ban on flavored e-cigarettes to begin on October 1; Only tobacco flavor allowed

NL Times  

The Netherlands will ban all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco on October 1 next year, according to an amendment the government published in the Staatscourant. The government announced in 2020 that it planned to ban flavored e-cigarettes and vapes because they see it as a stepping stone for teenagers toward actual cigarettes. Vape liquids and e-cigarettes may no longer be sold …

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has not got to grips with EU legislation banning forms of single use plastic, according to a report by environmental campaigners. Although the ruling came into force on January 1 2022, the report says that some countries are ‘laggards’ in introducing local legislation, others are ‘unambitious’ and some have ‘adopted damaging measures or exemptions.’ Red mark The report …

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has not got to grips with EU legislation banning forms of single use plastic, according to a report by environmental campaigners. Although the ruling came into force on January 1 2022, the report says that some countries are ‘laggards’ in introducing local legislation, others are ‘unambitious’ and some have ‘adopted damaging measures or exemptions.’ Red mark The report …

FDA, Juul: why the ban is bad news for public health.
54 years, 11 months ago

FDA, Juul: why the ban is bad news for public health.

Slate  

It started with a plan to curb deaths from tobacco. Combined with a broad failure to authorize other brands of e-cigarettes—the agency has authorized only a handful, and none in flavors other than tobacco—these decisions reveal an agency that is eager to simply ever further restrict tobacco and nicotine products, rather than allow smokers and vapers to choose from the …

Dutch government outlaws supermarket cigarette sales from 2024
4 years, 1 month ago

Dutch government outlaws supermarket cigarette sales from 2024

NL Times  

From 2024, supermarkets in the Netherlands will no longer be allowed to sell cigarettes and other related products, the Dutch government confirmed on Friday. Tobacco products will no longer be sold in vending machines starting in 2022, and online tobacco sales will be forbidden the year after. After 6,400 supermarkets halt tobacco sales, only six thousand retailers will sell the …

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