e-cigs and prohibition-archive

New draft law: banning the taste of heated tobacco

Heated tobacco, such as in an IQOS, will no longer be allowed to taste like anything but tobacco. This is what the government is now proposing in a draft bill, following pressure from the EU.

E-cigarettes in China - new laws affect the whole world

New e-cig legislation in China raises concerns and hopes

Vape products are to become part of the Chinese tobacco monopoly. Unconfirmed reports of a ban on open systems are now worrying entrepreneurs and users worldwide.

"Sweden's vejpers must speak out against the taste ban"

Swedish retailers are urging e-cigarette users to email Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren to protest against the planned flavor ban.

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

Authority accused of hiding figures on vejpning

The Danish Health Authority is accused of hiding information about e-cigarettes ahead of the decision to ban flavors in e-juice. Criticism is now growing from both politicians and businesses.

Vejpshop. Shop assistant helping customers with e-cigarettes.

Ban on marketing of e-cigarettes criticized

The law makes it harder for smokers to find healthier alternatives. This is according to Niklas Linder, chairman of the Swedish industry organization for electronic cigarettes, BELC.