January 9, 2025
San Diego State University researchers released a new study that shows the magnitude of tobacco product waste on the streets of San Diego County – and the results are disturbing.
January 3, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, Vietnam bans the possession, sale, and use of all vape products for residents, tourists, importers, and producers. This move adds them to the list of existing countries that ban vapes and restrict travelers from bringing them into their country, including Australia, Turkey, Singapore, Mexico, India, Brazil, the Maldives, and Thailand.
December 29, 2024
Effective January 1, 2025, Belgium bans disposable vapes due to the hazardous effects of electronic tobacco product waste on the environment.
November 20, 2024
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners votes to restrict tobacco retailers from being located within 5,000 feet from schools, recognizing that the traditional 1,000-foot requirement is not a sufficient buffer for youth access to commercial tobacco products.
November 12, 2024
New National Policy Update! The President of the Navajo Nation signs Legislation 0145-24 into law to include e-cigarettes and nicotine products in the existing Tobacco Products Tax. This new law is an important step toward reducing the use of commercial tobacco products by Navajo youth and harmful effects of these products on the environment!
November 7, 2024
Officials in New York City take a legal stand against distributors of commercial tobacco products to protect the health of children from nicotine addiction. Historically, litigation against the commercial tobacco industry has been an effective strategy for reducing tobacco use.
