The State Tobacco Monopoly Administration has issued three revised e-cigarette regulations for public feedback on logistics, trading, and investment.
Asia Pacific other than ASEAN
Vietnam's Health Ministry has called for a ban on e-cigarettes, citing a lack of legal regulations for new tobacco products.
Four major Russian political parties, have proposed legislation to ban the sale of e-cigarettes in Russia.
Russian authorities have implemented new regulations imposing penalties on those involved in the unauthorized production and sale of tobacco products without a license.
Kyrgyzstan has expanded the list of forbidden venues for smoking tobacco and nicotine, including the use of water pipes, heating tobacco systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), according to Law No.
On March 6, 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines encourages the proposal to ban disposable vapes.
On March 11, 2024, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance reiterated its intention to levy a 50% import tax on e-cigarettes and related products.
On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Health will seek Cabinet approval for proposed legislation under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 in Malaysia. It seeks to reduce youth smoking and vaping.
The Philippines' Negros Oriental province trade department has issued a warning to merchants about selling e-cigarettes to minors, citing serious penalties.
The Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (Article 17 and 22) outlines Class I Specified Chemical Substances that require authorization for manufacturing or import.