Costa Rica
Costa Rica to Ban E-cigarette Liquid with Synthetic Nicotine
Costa Rica bans e-cigarette liquid containing synthetic nicotine and cannabis compounds to protect public health, effective immediately.
Regulations
May.15
First Confirmed Case of Underage E-cigarette Related Lung Disease in Costa Rica
Costa Rica reports its first confirmed case of a minor with e-cigarette related lung disease, raising concerns over its safety.
News
Nov.17
E-cigarette Concept Stock Lenda's H1 Report: Decreased Revenue, Reduced Loss.
Listed company Lingda Corporation, a concept stock of e-cigarettes, released its semi-annual report for 2023, showing a 27.16% YoY decrease in revenue and a reduced net loss of 3.24 million yuan.
Aug.28
Costa Rica Allows Agriculture Group to Grow and Process Cannabis
Costa Rica authorized cannabis cultivation and processing for the first time, with plans for a 150-acre factory.
Dec.08
Stoptober: UK Initiative Encourages Smoking Cessation with NRT and E-Cigarettes
Stoptober encourages smokers to quit in October through NHS-supported nicotine replacement therapy and advice.
Oct.22
Addressing menthol cigarette usage, vaping, highlights policy inequities
The gap is apparent – 85% of Black and African American cigarette smokers use menthol cigarettes compared to 29% of white cigarette smokers.
Regulations
Jul.27