The Indian GST portal has introduced new forms for pan masala and tobacco manufacturers to register their machinery and report monthly input and output to reduce tax evasion.
Ohio Judge Mark Serrott has ruled that the statewide flavor ban is unconstitutional, allowing 21 cities to enforce bans on the sale of flavored tobacco products.
The Morris County Council Health Committee in New Jersey has approved three bills to combat the increasing prevalence of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Vietnam's Prime Minister has issued a directive to strengthen the management of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to combat their negative impacts.
Costa Rica has banned the sale and use of e-cigarette liquids containing synthetic nicotine and cannabis compounds, as well as similar products, due to public health concerns.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has approved new legislation, known as the "Anti-Tobacco Law 2.0," to regulate the use of e-cigarette devices in the country. The law, which came into effect on May 9th, amends the Anti-Tobacco Law No.
Poland's Health Ministry has introduced a new law banning flavored heated tobacco products, aligning with the EU directive.
The Spanish government has decided not to raise cigarette prices in a new national plan for 2024-2027. The plan includes raising taxes, creating smoke-free public spaces, and introducing universal packaging.
The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has instructed all institutions to draft a draft sub-decree to prevent the use and distribution of e-cigarettes.
On May 14, 2024, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) published dossier and seeking comments on Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate under Registry of classification and labelling (CLH).