Public Health Wales has called for stricter tobacco-style regulations on e-cigarettes in response to rising smoking rates among children and adolescents.
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Spain's Ministry of Health is considering reintroducing strict anti-smoking measures, including banning smoking on terraces and beaches.
Russia's Customs and Tariffs Regulations Committee supports raising the import tax on e-cigarettes from 0% to 5%, according to the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. The proposal will be submitted to the Eurasian Economic Commission.
Portugal's Parliament has approved a new tobacco law, which will equate electronic cigarettes to conventional tobacco for sales, advertising, product presentation, and consumption rules.
The bill aims to license retail sales of tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products, establish and maintain a license register, address related offenses, amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002, and amend other enactments and statutory…
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.
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.