Vape Laws and Regulations Weekly Report - July 8, 2024

Highlights

Maryland Enacts New Law: Complete Ban on Indoor Vaping in Public Spaces
North Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Establish Vape Registry
Australia Appoints New Vape Commissioner to Strengthen Border Enforcement
Norway's New Vaping Regulations Ban Flavor Additives Starting July
Poland Proposes Legislation to Ban Minors from Using E-cigarettes, Including Nicotine-free Products
Russia to Increase E-liquid Tax Rate to $0.5 per Milliliter by 2025
Singapore Seizes Over 350,000 Vape Products in June, Worth Over $4 Million
Malaysian Health Minister: New Vape Regulations Expected to be Implemented in August
Philippines Introduces Online Sales Regulations for E-cigarettes
Brazilian Police Seize 1,500 Smuggled E-cigarettes, Including LOST MARY and ELFBAR Brands

Maryland Enacts New Law: Complete Ban on Indoor Vaping in Public Spaces

A new law has come into effect in Maryland, prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in all indoor public spaces. This measure aims to protect public health by reducing exposure to secondhand vapor.

North Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Establish Vape Registry

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North Carolina's governor has signed a bill to create a vape product registry, aiming to regulate and monitor the sale of e-cigarettes more effectively.

Australia Appoints New Vape Commissioner to Strengthen Border Enforcement

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Australia has appointed a new e-cigarette commissioner to enhance the enforcement against illegal vape products at the border. This move is part of the country's effort to crack down on illicit tobacco and e-cigarette trade.

Norway's New Vaping Regulations Ban Flavor Additives Starting July

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Norway has implemented new regulations that ban the addition of flavors to e-cigarettes, effective from July. This means that only tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes will be available in stores, and the rule applies to both nicotine and nicotine-free flavor containers.

Poland Proposes Legislation to Ban Minors from Using E-cigarettes, Including Nicotine-free Products

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Poland is drafting legislation to prohibit minors from using e-cigarettes, extending the ban to include products containing nicotine-free e-liquids.

Russia to Increase E-liquid Tax Rate to $0.5 per Milliliter by 2025

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Russia plans to raise the tax rate on e-liquids to 44 rubles ($0.5) per milliliter by 2025, with further increases to 46 rubles ($0.52) in 2026 and 48 rubles ($0.54) in 2027.

Singapore Seizes Over 350,000 Vape Products in June, Worth Over $4 Million

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Singapore authorities confiscated more than 350,000 vape products in June, with a total value exceeding $4 million, as part of a crackdown on illegal vaping.

Malaysian Health Minister: New Vape Regulations Expected to be Implemented in August

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Malaysia's Health Minister announced that new, stricter vape regulations are expected to come into force in August, aimed at better controlling the sale and use of e-cigarettes.

Philippines Introduces Online Sales Regulations for E-cigarettes

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The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry has proposed regulations to control online sales of e-cigarettes. Platforms must comply with the Internet Trading Act (ITA), ensuring sellers have the necessary licenses and registrations and enforce restrictions such as banning sales to minors.

Brazilian Police Seize 1,500 Smuggled E-cigarettes, Including LOST MARY and ELFBAR Brands

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Brazilian authorities confiscated 1,500 smuggled e-cigarettes from brands like LOST MARY and ELFBAR during a recent operation.

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