Against the backdrop of continued strengthening of public health policies in Europe, the Irish government recently announced that it will impose the highest excise tax in the EU on e-cigarette liquids: €0.50 per milliliter, effective November 1st. This policy marks the official entry of Ireland into a new phase of “high taxation and strict regulation” […]
Read moreRecently, the Belarusian Ministry of Finance announced plans to raise the tax on e-cigarette products to 20% and simultaneously reinstate the previously suspended tax on heated tobacco products. This announcement sparked widespread public debate. The government emphasized that the move aims to increase fiscal revenue, curb tobacco consumption, and improve public health; however, industry and […]
Read moreAmid the increasingly stringent tobacco control policies across Southeast Asia, a recent proposal from the Vietnamese government has reignited widespread concern about the future of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. According to Vietnamese media reports, the Ministry of Health has recommended a nationwide ban on investment and operations in e-cigarette and heated tobacco products, while also […]
Read moreRecently, the South Korean government announced that it will formally incorporate synthetic nicotine into the existing tobacco and e-cigarette regulatory system. This policy adjustment marks a new phase in South Korea’s regulation of e-cigarettes and nicotine, and also means that “nicotine-like” products, which previously operated on the fringes of the legal landscape, will face stricter […]
Read moreRecently, a controversy has erupted in the Italian market regarding the authenticity of “smoke-free” product promotions. Philip Morris International Italia has been formally investigated by the Italian Competition and Markets Authority (AGCM) for allegedly using “misleading statements” in its smoke-free product promotions. This news has garnered widespread public attention and has once again brought topics […]
Read moreThe South Korean government recently announced a new smoking control policy, which has attracted widespread public attention. According to a joint announcement by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Education, South Korea will further strengthen smoking control measures around schools, prohibiting the installation and operation of e-cigarette vending machines within a […]
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