On March 3, 2024, Israel's Ministry of Finance announced an increase in taxes on several smoking products within framework of the balancing plan for the 2024.
The key changes include:
E-cigarettes
On March 4, 2024, the Ministry of Health in Greece offers some insight into the the tobacco product landscape . The list of notified electronic cigarette items is updated.
On March 6, 2024, a bill aimed at regulating the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in Colombia was approved. E-cigarettes were included in the requirements of Law 1335, often known as the "Anti-Tobacco Law" of 2009.
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 8, 2024, the Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and the Environment provided an update on the negative list of e-cigarette product alerts. The negative list includes products that are prohibited for sale in Belgium.
The Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and the Environment has provided a complete list of electronic cigarette items that will be included on Belgium's positive list of products as of March 8, 2024.
As of March 1, 2024, manufacturers and importers of e-cigarettes and refill containers in Sweden are required to submit product notifications and annual reports.
On March 12, 2024, the Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) of Brazil holds a meeting to regulate the manufacturing, commercialization, inspection, and advertising of electronic cigarettes.
On March 6, 2024, Slovenia's National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) considers a proposal to change the Act on the Restriction of Tobacco Use and Related Products (ZOUTPI).