Legislation

Bashkortostan Republic parliament passes fines for e-cigarette and hookah use in public places, equating them to traditional tobacco products.

Tasmania government submits 2024 public health amendment bill to crack down on e-cigarette use, aiming for a healthier community.

Philippine BIR prohibits selling e-cigarettes, cigarettes and heated tobacco below set minimum price, violators to face criminal charges.

New Zealand Health Ministry fines two retailers for illegal tobacco and e-cigarette sales, marking the first in a series of prosecutions.

Italian Parliament's Finance Committee will investigate tobacco retail taxation and franchise systems on September 18.Various associations including Uit, Assotabaccai, and Fit will participate.

European Union urges member states to ban smoking and e-cigarette use in outdoor areas to protect public health.

Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly seeks to ban disposable e-cigarettes in Ireland, gaining support from Senator Pat Casey.

Indonesian government regulation PP No. 28/2024 may threaten small businesses in alternative tobacco industry.