1. French PM condemned by MPs for vaping in parliament
During a debate in the National Assembly on Wednesday, November 29, MP Caroline Fiat condemned Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne for using a vape in the parliament hall. Fiat said: “Honestly, we make the law here, but we are not above the law, and vaping in this hall is contempt of the law. Furthermore, it is harmful to health.”
On Tuesday, the French Minister of Health announced in his National Tobacco Control Plan (PNLT) speech that France will ban the sale of disposable vapes by 2025. And France has just announced laws banning smoking (including vaping) on beaches and near public buildings.
2. Russia plans to criminalize illegal e-cigarette oil trafficking
Recently, a proposal by the Russian Federation’s Economic Policy Council would criminalize illegal e-cigarette oil trafficking. If this proposal officially becomes law, illegal e-cigarette oil smugglers may face three to seven years in prison.
3. Australia to ban the import of disposable vapes from 2024
On November 28, the Australian government stated that it would ban the import of disposable vapes from January 1, 2024, to prevent more minors from becoming addicted to nicotine. Health Minister Mark Butler said the ban on disposable vapes was aimed at curbing the growing trend of underage vaping.
4. British American Tobacco calls for tighter regulation of vapes
British American Tobacco recently called for “tighter” regulation of vapes, giving vape sellers similar licenses to alcohol and cigarettes. The company also wants to ban flavors “specifically” aimed at children, if sellers are found to be selling to minors. People selling vapes should have their licenses confiscated.
The UK government is already considering new vape regulations, with a public consultation set to end on December 6, and England, Scotland, and Wales are expected to legislate soon after the public consultation.
5. In Inner Mongolia, China, a huge illegal production and operation case of fake and inferior vape was uncovered
Recently, the Public Security Bureau of Ulanhot City, Xing’an League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in conjunction with the local tobacco department, successfully cracked a large case of illegal operation of fake and shoddy vape products. They arrested 27 suspects, seized 31 units of fake and shoddy vape equipment, and seized 5 fake and shoddy vape products and cartridges. More than 10,000 sets worth more than 5.7 million yuan. After investigation, it was found that the counterfeit vape products produced by this group have been sold to 15 provinces in China, with a total amount of more than 50 million yuan involved.
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