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Weaving thrives India - "Many don't know it's banned"

India's government banned e-cigarettes in 2019 with the aim of eliminating them from the market. Five years later, the reality in the big-smoking country seems to reflect something else - e-cigs are still very much available,...

Bulgaria mulls vejp ban - but disposable models at risk

The big-smoking country of Bulgaria first voted unanimously in its parliament to ban vejp altogether. Then it realised that the move was against EU law and changed its mind. Now it seems that the latest bid...

Famous disposable brand withdrawn - contained too much e-liquid

The Public Health Agency of Sweden withdraws the authorisation for the disposable models Nasty Fix 2.0. The reason for this is that checks have shown that the products contain approximately 1 millilitre more e-liquid than is permitted in a disposable model.

Holiday special: Banning e-cigs in 40 countries

In which countries can you buy and use e-cigarettes? Or perhaps more importantly, in which countries can you NOT do so? An updated list for travelling road warriors.

Want to reduce illegal market for snus - with stricter bans

The Finnish health authority wants to ban all imports of snus. The aim is to curb the black market and achieve a nicotine-free Finland by 2030. "Ridiculous" say users.

Thailand wants to tax e-cigarettes - despite them being illegal

The tax authorities in Thailand will be able to tax e-cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the products have been illegal in the country since 2014. "There are still vejpers everywhere" says the tax authority.

E-cigarettes may become legal in Thailand

The Thai government is opening the door to legalising e-cigarettes. This was announced by Thailand's Minister of Social Affairs. Vaping has been banned since 2014 in the country and is associated with high fines - even for tourists.

Anti-vejp lobby accused of bribing authorities

The Public Health Agency of the Philippines received money to take a harder line on e-cigarettes. Now criticism is growing.

Denmark wants to ban flavours in e-juice. But the EU says no - for now

EU halts Danish flavour ban - temporarily

Denmark's planned ban on flavours in e-liquid could be stopped by the EU. The Commission is calling for better arguments to further restrict e-cigs.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister uses e-cigarette to quit smoking.

Sneaking with the e-cig - threatened with imprisonment

While Malaysia is preparing a total ban on e-cigarettes, the Foreign Minister was caught sneaking vejp in Parliament.

Nicotine can still be imported into e-cigs in Australia.

Nicotine law postponed after massive protests

Counsellors and politicians stopped the ban on importing nicotine in Australia - temporarily

Protests against new flavour ban in the Netherlands

Dutch vejpare will have to settle for the taste of tobacco. The current government decided this week.