The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has issued a warning against the use of cannabis oil e-cigarette pods in the Philippines.
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The State Tobacco Monopoly Administration has issued three revised e-cigarette regulations for public feedback on logistics, trading, and investment.
- Canada presented the Federal Budget 2024, which aims to increase the vaping excise duty rates by 12%
Budget 2024 proposes a 12% increase in vaping excise duty rates, equivalent to 12 cents per vape pod in non-participating or 24 cents per pod in participating jurisdictions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has launched a webpage to educate the public about the relative risks of tobacco products.
The United Kingdom introduces the Tobacco and Vapes Bill of 2024 on March 20, 2024, with the goal of creating the first smoke-free generation .
On March 26, 2024, Belgium amends a bill of December 22, 2009, which restricts smoking in specific areas and protects the public from tobacco smoke.
Canada is set to enact a three-year-old flavor ban on vaping, following a review by Health Minister Mark Holland.
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.
The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on FDA oversight, with Director Robert Califf testifying.