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May 26, 2026 by tobaccoharmreduction.net

Panama’s constitutional ruling on vaping adds to growing international debate over prohibition, consumer rights, and tobacco harm reduction policy. The decision raises questions about whether outright bans on lower-risk nicotine products are compatible with evidence-based public health objectives, particularly when combustible cigarettes remain legally available. Harm reduction advocates argue that regulated access to non-combustible alternatives may offer a more proportionate approach for adult smokers seeking to reduce their health risks. The case highlights wider tensions between restrictive nicotine regulation, constitutional principles, and strategies aimed at reducing smoking-related disease and mortality.

May 26, 2026 by tobaccoharmreduction.net

Panama’s constitutional ruling on vaping adds to growing international debate over prohibition, consumer rights, and tobacco harm reduction policy. The decision raises questions about whether outright bans on lower-risk nicotine products are compatible with evidence-based public health objectives, particularly when combustible cigarettes remain legally available. Harm reduction advocates argue that regulated access to non-combustible alternatives may offer a more proportionate approach for adult smokers seeking to reduce their health risks. The case highlights wider tensions between restrictive nicotine regulation, constitutional principles, and strategies aimed at reducing smoking-related disease and mortality.

August 15, 2025 by ecigator.com

Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) has announced that new, comprehensive regulations governing the use, sale, and promotion of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices are now in effect. The rules apply to all electronic and non-electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS and ENNDS) and are designed to protect public health, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding children and adolescents from the documented risks of these products.

February 20, 2024 by gfn.tv

THR advocates and researchers continue to analyse the fallout from #COP10FCTC, and its implications for millions of users of safer products around the globe. In this special episode of GFN News, Brent Stafford of Regulator Watch asked leading THR experts at the Good COP / Bad COP event in Panama for their response to the events of #COP10FCTC.

February 13, 2024 by healthpolicy-watch.news

The Tenth Conference of Parties (COP10) of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) did not reach a decision on regulating e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, despite increasing industry pressure. However, the conference did adopt a milestone decision on strengthening language around Article 18, which focuses on the protection of the environment in relation to tobacco cultivation and manufacture. The parties also agreed to strengthen Article 19, which holds the tobacco industry accountable for its impact on health and the environment.

February 13, 2024 by who.int

The Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) recently took place in Panama City. Important decisions were made, including the establishment of expert groups to focus on tobacco control measures and liability, the extension of the Global Strategy to Accelerate Tobacco Control, and improvements to the reporting system for the WHO FCTC. There was also a historic decision on Article 18, urging Parties to consider the environmental impacts of tobacco. The Panama Declaration emphasized the conflict between the tobacco industry and public health policy.

February 13, 2024 by regulatorwatch.com

Day 5 of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s “Good Cop / Bad Cop” counter-conference to COP10 the World Health Organization’s Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control happening Feb 5 to Feb 10 in Panama City, Panama. Guests: Dr. Riccardo Polosa (Italy), Maria Papaioannoy (Canada) and David Williams, Martin Cullip (TPA)

February 09, 2024 by manilastandard.net

Experts in harm reduction have called on the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to provide complete and accurate information about smoke-free alternatives. The call comes as delegates from 183 countries gathered for the COP 10 conference in Panama, where the future of new and emerging tobacco products was discussed. Experts criticised the WHO FCTC for its refusal to allow consumers to participate in the event and accused the organisation of disregarding scientific evidence to redefine "smoke".

February 09, 2024 by vaping360.com

The 10th biennial meeting of the member nations of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is being held in Panama City. The FCTC is an international treaty sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its decisions are binding on its member countries. This year's meeting, known as COP 10, was initially scheduled for 2023 but was postponed due to political unrest and violence. COP 10 will address several topics that could impact users of vaping and other non-combustible nicotine products.

February 08, 2024 by regulatorwatch.com

Day 3 of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s “Good Cop / Bad Cop” counter-conference to COP10 the World Health Organization’s Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control happening Feb 5 to Feb 10 in Panama City, Panama. Guests: Jeannie Cameron (Uk), Roberto Sussman (Mexico) and David Williams, Martin Cullip (TPA)