Cross-party group on vaping re-launched ahead of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The APPG (All-Party Parliamentary Group) for Responsible Vaping was initially established in July, but was put on hold while the general election took place.
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Ireland’s new vape tax puts smokers’ lives at risk, warns global health group
Ireland’s new tax on vapes puts smokers’ lives at risk and is a “setback in the fight against tobacco”, according to international health experts.
Ireland: Vapes hit with major new tax in Budget
Until now, there has been no excise duty on vapes in the country. Now, there will be a vape tax of 50 cents per millilitre (ml) of e-liquid. The hike is due to come into force from the middle of 2025.
Voices of Harm Reduction Pt 2: Lindsey Stroud
Lindsey Stroud started her journey as a political staffer and found her passion for tobacco harm reduction when she joined the Heartland Institute in 2016, diving into the world of vaping advocacy.
Czech Republic to ban flavoured vapes and hike tax
The Czech Republic is set to ban all flavoured vapes - and add a tax to make them more expensive.
Finland plans to raise tax on tobacco products but not vapes
Finland plans to raise taxes on tobacco products but not vapes and e-liquids.
Smoking rates in Sweden plummet to under six per cent, new report shows
Smoking rates in Sweden have plummeted from 16.5 per cent to under six per cent in less than a decade, a new report reveals.
Maldives proposes higher taxes on vapes
A government-funded health agency in the Maldives has proposed hiking the tax on vapes alongside cigarettes.
Ireland to introduce vape tax in October's budget
A tax on vapes in Ireland will be announced in October’s budget, the country’s finance minister has revealed.
Canary Islands to hike tax on vapes in 2025 budget
The Canary Islands is to increase tax on vapes and vaping products in its 2025 budget.
Sweden reduces price of snus by 20 per cent
The Swedish Parliament has agreed to lower the tax on snus by 20 percent. Meanwhile, the tax on cigarettes, cigarillos, smoking tobacco, and other tobacco will rise by nine percent.
Lithuania accused of “hidden ban” on vapes through 1460% tax rise
Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed a staggering 1,460 per cent tax rise on e-liquids by 2027. Vaping advocates argue that the price increase amounts to a “hidden ban” on vapes, as it will make them unaffordable.