Regulation.

Indonesian e-cigarette association promotes tobacco alternatives to reduce smoking rates, backed by UK study on their efficacy.

At the end of 2023, media outlets including Reuters and The New York Times published multiple stories on the new tobacco industry; shortly thereafter, there was a visible surge in attention from the U.S. political sphere towards e-cigarette regulation. The concept of "illegal e-cigarettes from China" has been repeatedly raised in public forums. Publicly available information shows that in compliance inspections of online and offline tobacco product retailers in the United States, the vast majori

South Korea plans to revise laws to regulate synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes amid concerns over environmental impact and health.

Brazil's Ponta Grossa city government cracked down on tobacco and e-cigarette sales violations, resulting in arrests and fines.

Spain's National Committee for Tobacco Prevention calls for plain packaging on e-cigarettes and nicotine products, citing health concerns.

Lee County School District in Florida plans to install e-cigarette detectors in five schools, part of a new initiative.

AMTI Chairman Budhyman expressed concerns at a Jakarta meeting about Indonesia's tobacco ecosystem being threatened by restrictive regulations.

Brazilian health department in Cascavel city, Parana state, launches anti-e-cigarette campaign "Pod, Não Pode," enforcing nationwide ban on e-cigarette.