The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has announced that the final phase of the Digital Stamp Scheme will begin on December 24, 2023.
Russia has banned the circulation of unlabeled e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and disposable e-cigarettes starting from December 01, 2023.
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) leader, Leonid Slutsky, has proposed imposing heavier fines on individuals, public officials, and corporations for selling cigarettes and e-cigarettes to minors.
France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning disposable e-cigarettes, aiming for European Commission approval by summer 2024.
Australia will ban disposable e-cigarette imports from January 1, 2024, and improve access to medical e-cigarettes to help smokers quit.
Sheffield Liberal Democrats are advocating for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK due to environmental and health concerns.
Azerbaijan has increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol products during parliamentary session, imposing higher rates on e-cigarettes, cigars, and spirits.
Northamptonshire County Council has passed a motion to the government to strengthen regulations on e-cigarette control.
Australia's federal parliament has passed strict smoking laws, requiring new graphic warnings on e-cigarettes to deter young people from smoking. The law also prohibits the use of attractive names for e-cigarette products.
The Japanese Parliament has passed a legislative amendment to legalize marijuana-derived drugs for medical use, addressing the existing legal loophole regarding the punishment for recreational use of the drug.