Tighter rules on vapes imposed in Africa
The African nations of Namibia and South Africa have moved to impose tighter restrictions on vaping and other nicotine alternatives.
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6 EU countries with tough vape restrictions
Member countries of the European Union (EU) have been subject to rules on vaping since May 2016, but member countries are free to set their own rules on their sale and use. In the last few years, new regulations on vapes in individual countries have been moving at pace.
UK politician proposes smoking ban be extended to vapes
A Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK has quietly put forward an amendment to the new smoking ban to include vapes.
Ireland raises smoking age limit to 21 - but holds vaping at 18.
Ireland aims to become the first country in the European Union to ban smoking among under-21s.
La prohibición de los sabores propuesta por España: ¿qué pasa después?
Ahora que está cerrada la consulta sobre la prohibición de los sabores en España, se podría perdonar a los activistas por pensar que poco más pueden hacer para cambiar las cosas. Eso no es cierto.
Spain’s proposed flavour ban: what happens next?
With the consultation on a flavour ban in Spain now closed, activists might be forgiven for thinking that there’s little more they can do to change things. That’s not true.
How to respond to UK government’s vape tax consultation
A new tax on vapes is due to come into effect in the UK from October 2026. Here's what to do about it...
UK agrees world’s toughest smoking ban
MPs in the UK have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from ever buying cigarettes, effectively ensuring it will become law.
Have your say in the Australian Senate Vaping Inquiry
Vapers are being urged to send a submission to the Senate Vaping Inquiry in Australia to oppose a new national vape ban.
España propondrá la prohibición de los sabores
El Gobierno español ha anunciado una consulta sobre la nueva legislación que prohibirá los cigarrillos electrónicos con sabores en toda España.
Spain to propose flavour ban
The Spanish Government has announced a consultation on new legislation that will ban flavoured e-cigarettes across Spain.
Cross-party group on vaping launched to ensure new UK laws are “fair and balanced”
A cross-party group on vaping has been launched in the UK in a bid to combat harmful misinformation and ensure any new legislation is “fair and balanced.”