Malaysia: The health minister said yesterday (16th May) that the regulations implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 will be
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US - Federal: The White House has released a statement on what it refers to as “China’s unfair trade practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property,
Vietnam: Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Official Dispatch 47/CD-TTg requesting several ministries to strengthen the control of electronic cigarettes and heated
6th May 2024 - Asia, United Arab Emirates |
United Arab Emirates: The Federal Tax Authority reported that in 2023 its control efforts resulted in the seizure and confiscation of nearly 21.29m units
Vietnam: In a meeting organised by the Social Committee of the National Assembly, the Ministry of Industry and Trade insisted on the creation of
2nd May 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: House of Representatives member Ray Reyes, of the minority Anakalusugan Party List, urged legislators to review the Vape Law to transfer the
Pakistan: Muzammil Aslam, finance adviser to the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported to the press that the province is considering increasing the
Bahrain: The minister of industry and commerce has issued decision 34/2024, authorising the Ministry of Health to monitor the implementation of the Electronic
Vietnam: Yesterday (23rd April) at a meeting in the National Assembly, organised by the Social Affairs Committee, the Ministry of Health reiterated the
18th April 2024 - Asia, Uzbekistan |
Uzbekistan: The Association of Tobacco Industry Enterprises of Uzbekistan (Tamakisoz) has disagreed with the Ministry of Health’s recent proposal to ban e-cigarettes, e-liquids,
15th April 2024 - Asia, Uzbekistan |
Uzbekistan: The Ministry of Health has published a bill for public consultation that would ban devices for tobacco heating, heated tobacco consumables, e-cigarettes and e-liquids
28th March 2024 - Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan: Tobacco product manufacturers and importers are required to submit a product report to the Ministry of Health by 31st March, as shown
Israel: Yesterday (26th March), the Knesset (parliament) approved a bill amending the Law on the Prohibition of Advertising and Restriction of Marketing of Tobacco and
Vietnam: The Ministry of Health has said it will propose a ban on heated tobacco and e-cigarettes to the government, even as the
Armenia: The State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition has held a discussion with entities operating in the tobacco industry, media reports. Issues of
Turkey: The Ministry of Trade has released its annual activity report for 2023, which revealed that in collaboration with the customs enforcement team,
Israel: The Economic Committee has approved the second and third readings of a bill amending the Law on the Prohibition of Advertising and
Vietnam: In a workshop about new-generation cigarettes organised by the Vietnam Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) – the only company allowed to import e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
20th March 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released the new tax stamp design for heated tobacco products, which will be lavender (for
20th March 2024 - Asia, Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan: The Mazhilis (the lower chamber of parliament) has agreed with the senators’ additions to the bill banning the sale, distribution, and import
15th March 2024 - Asia, Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan: Zharkynbek Amantai, a member of the Mazhilis (lower chamber of parliament), has called for action against sellers of nasvay, which is prohibited in
Malaysia: Deputy minister of health Lukanisman Awang Sauni has said today in the parliament that plain packaging and flavour restrictions are being considered
Malaysia: Deputy minister of health Lukanisman Awang Sauni has said today that the vaping and tobacco industry had successfully influenced the government to
Israel: In its plenary session, the Knesset (parliament) approved the final reading of the 2024 budget bill presented by the Ministry of Finance.
Malaysia: The minister of health is submitting the developing regulations of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which created
6th March 2024 - Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan: President Sadyr Japarov has reportedly signed a law that provides a sanction regime for violating the requirements of the Tobacco Act, adjusting the current
Iran: Jafar Jandaghi, head of the Environment and Occupational Health Centre of the Ministry of Health, told local press that the ban on heated
Israel: Yesterday (3rd March), the tax authority announced an increase in the excise duty on heated tobacco, with new rates set at 270%
20th February 2024 - Asia |
Southeast Asia: Today, director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region Saima Wazed called on countries to intensify efforts to control
Malaysia: Wan Saiful Wan Jan, member of parliament (MP) for the opposition party Perikatan Nasional (PN), has reportedly urged the government to issue the
Turkey: First Lady Emine Erdoğan has tweeted against the use of heated tobacco and e-cigarettes, saying that these products are hazardous not only to
12th February 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: A bill to regulate the manufacture and export of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco was filed in the House of Representatives by Joey Salceda, of
Iraq: The Nineveh health directorate of the Ministry of Health issued an order prohibiting the entry of heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes onto
Israel: Tomorrow (6th February), the Knesset Economic Committee will meet to discuss a bill that would place further advertising and packaging restrictions on
30th January 2024 - Asia, Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Health Council, a Ministry of Health-affiliated institution, has issued a warning on social media against using tobacco products due to
Vietnam: The state-owned corporation Vietnam Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) – which has a monopoly on commercial tobacco and cigarette imports and is the only company
30th January 2024 - Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan: The Ministry of Health intends to amend the sanctions regime for tobacco and vaping products, including for violations of public use requirements,
Lebanon: Nassif Seklaoui, general manager of the Lebanese Tobacco and Tombacs Authority (RLTT), spoke during a conference against raising the taxation on tobacco
8th January 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: As of 4th January 2024, vaping and heated tobacco products are now included in the list of consumer goods subjected to mandatory certification to
8th January 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: As of 1st January 2024, the tax on heated tobacco consumables has increased by 5% to PHP35 ($0.63) per pack of 20.
Oman: The Consumer Protection Authority has issued decree 756/2023, raising administrative fines for using or distributing heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The minimum
Indonesia: As recorded in our compliance calendar, the applicable tax on tobacco products and nicotine pouches has increased. As of 1st January 2024,
Global: Several EU and international markets will see a rise in heated tobacco taxes on 1st January 2024, including Indonesia, Bulgaria, Russia and
Lebanon: The Tobacco Authority has published an updated list of heated tobacco product prices as stipulated in the provisions of decree 151/1959, which establishes
Malaysia: In late November, Parliament passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023, which creates a regulatory framework for e-cigarettes
13th December 2023 - Asia, Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan: Several members of the Mazhilis (lower chamber of the Parliament) have proposed an amendment prohibiting tobacco companies in Kazakhstan from engaging in
Bahrain: The National Bureau of Revenue has announced the imminent implementation of the final phase of the distinctive mark system (digital stamp). Under decision 3/2023, from 24th December
Kuwait: Deputy prime minister Essa Al-Kandari’s letter requesting the urgent ratification of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Unilateral Tax Agreement was not discussed during