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November 17, 2025 by praguedaily.news

New Czech regulations from December aim to protect young people by banning e-cigarettes with sugar flavors and cannabinoids to reduce addiction potential. Manufacturers must sell off existing stock in seven months. A study by the State Health Institute shows a rise in e-cigarette use, especially among those aged 15-24. Regulations will now require clearer indication of nicotine content on packaging. Additionally, products must have warnings if nicotine-free and cannot contain oils, fats, cannabinoids, or sugar flavors. Information, including a Ministry of Health registration number, must be printed on products directly. The Ministry hopes these measures will deter children from using e-cigarettes.

November 17, 2025 by praguedaily.news

New Czech regulations from December aim to protect young people by banning e-cigarettes with sugar flavors and cannabinoids to reduce addiction potential. Manufacturers must sell off existing stock in seven months. A study by the State Health Institute shows a rise in e-cigarette use, especially among those aged 15-24. Regulations will now require clearer indication of nicotine content on packaging. Additionally, products must have warnings if nicotine-free and cannot contain oils, fats, cannabinoids, or sugar flavors. Information, including a Ministry of Health registration number, must be printed on products directly. The Ministry hopes these measures will deter children from using e-cigarettes.

November 17, 2025 by praguedaily.news

New Czech regulations from December aim to protect young people by banning e-cigarettes with sugar flavors and cannabinoids to reduce addiction potential. Manufacturers must sell off existing stock in seven months. A study by the State Health Institute shows a rise in e-cigarette use, especially among those aged 15-24. Regulations will now require clearer indication of nicotine content on packaging. Additionally, products must have warnings if nicotine-free and cannot contain oils, fats, cannabinoids, or sugar flavors. Information, including a Ministry of Health registration number, must be printed on products directly. The Ministry hopes these measures will deter children from using e-cigarettes.

November 17, 2025 by praguedaily.news

New Czech regulations from December aim to protect young people by banning e-cigarettes with sugar flavors and cannabinoids to reduce addiction potential. Manufacturers must sell off existing stock in seven months. A study by the State Health Institute shows a rise in e-cigarette use, especially among those aged 15-24. Regulations will now require clearer indication of nicotine content on packaging. Additionally, products must have warnings if nicotine-free and cannot contain oils, fats, cannabinoids, or sugar flavors. Information, including a Ministry of Health registration number, must be printed on products directly. The Ministry hopes these measures will deter children from using e-cigarettes.

November 17, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Danish youth smoking rates hit record lows, with only 2.7% smoking daily, down from 15.4% in 2014, as per Aarhus University's survey. While cigarette use decreases, alternative nicotine product use rises, with a shift towards vapes and nicotine pouches as less harmful choices. These trends align with broader Nordic patterns, where e-cigarette and oral nicotine product use increases among youth. Denmark faces the challenge of regulating these products to curb youth access while acknowledging harm reduction benefits for adult smokers transitioning to non-combustible options. The data suggests a societal shift towards less harmful nicotine consumption among Danish youth.

November 12, 2025 by thesun.co.uk

Police find illegal cigarettes hidden under shelves during a search, leading to an ongoing issue costing the UK government £2.2 billion yearly. A recent operation in Blackburn seized £200,000 worth of illicit tobacco. The underground trade is associated with organized crime and counterfeit products, posing health risks due to non-compliance with UK regulations. The National Crime Agency crackdown reveals the alarming scale of illicit trade, involving small businesses and migrant networks. Experts warn of low risks and high profits driving criminals to this market. The public's demand for cheaper cigarettes fuels the illegal trade, with weak penalties failing to deter offenders. Recommendations include tougher measures to combat the growing illicit tobacco market linked to serious organized crime.

November 12, 2025 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has moved to the Grand Committee stage in the House of Lords – and voices of reason are few and far between. Lord Murray of Blidworth introduced a long list of amendments and, in doing so, took aim at the government and Action On Smoking and Health for ignoring the inevitable consequences of implementing bans.

November 12, 2025 by theguardian.com

Colorful nicotine pouches are the tobacco industry's latest product, marketed as "tobacco-free" but filled with nicotine for a discreet buzz. Despite potential benefits for smokers trying to quit, concerns about addiction and health risks persist. Sales are rising, appealing to younger age groups with revamped marketing. Growing awareness among youth highlights accessibility and potential health issues, with worries about transitioning to more harmful products. The high nicotine content, addictive nature, and unknown long-term effects raise red flags, especially for developing brains. Regulations aim to curb underage use and limit flavors, acknowledging reduced harm compared to smoking but emphasizing the need for caution in preventing non-smokers from starting.

November 11, 2025 by springer.com

Cigarette smoking remains a major health issue despite tobacco control efforts. Harm reduction strategies like using safer nicotine alternatives are crucial. Current tobacco control methods have limitations, leading to slow decline in smoking rates globally. Successful implementation of MPOWER measures has not significantly reduced smoking prevalence. Policy reform, accepting harm reduction, can accelerate reduction in smoking-related harm. Clinicians should support patients in using less harmful alternatives to combat smoking. Policymakers should focus on reducing smoking rather than banning safer alternatives. Adopting harm reduction in tobacco control strategies is vital for the next phase of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to achieve faster declines in smoking-related diseases and deaths.

November 10, 2025 by spectator.co.uk

The text discusses the Generational Tobacco and Vapes Bill in the House of Lords and questions the need for the proposed ban on smoking among young people. Data shows a significant decline in smoking rates among the youth due to factors such as increased prices of tobacco and the popularity of vape products. The ban is deemed unnecessary as smoking rates are already decreasing, and the shift towards harm reduction products like vapes is increasing. Enforcing the ban would be costly and potentially ineffective, as evidenced by rising black market activity. Overall, the ban is criticized as unnecessary and costly, given the existing decline in smoking rates.