- Turkey has the highest smoking rate in the world, and many Turkish cigarette smokers try to quit smoking by using vapes. In recent years, Turkey has banned the import and sale of any type of vapes. However, vapescan still flow into the market. The scale ofvapes seized in Turkey has repeatedly set new highs, and well-known vape brands “ELFBAR” and “VOZOL” have been frequently seized.
- On August 11, the official website of the China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration released a policy interpretation of the “VapeLogistics Management Rules” and a notice on the revision and issuance of the VapeLogistics Management Rules.
- Several American companies that develop vape-like devices to relieve medical conditions such as migraines and respiratory diseases continue to face suspicion from health authorities and the public.
- The Bulgarian Parliament will review and pass a bill before the summer vacation that intends to ban minors from using vapes. The bill will also prohibit minors from purchasing and using non-tobacco and nicotine products that are burned or heated.
- A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center shows that 62% of Russian vapeusers want to quit smoking. Vapes are popular among users because they have no tobacco smell and relatively low health risks. Currently, the proportion of vape users in Russia is about 9%.
- Costa Rican health authorities have implemented a strict ban on vapesin accordance with new regulations, prohibiting their use in multiple public places. The new regulations also require clear signs in areas where vapes are prohibited.
- The use of vapesby adults in the UK has reached an all-time high. The latest data shows that 11% of British adults use vapes, equivalent to 5.6 million people. A spokesperson for the UK Department of Health and Social Security said that although vapes can be an effective tool for quitting smoking, health advice clearly states that non-smoking children and adults should never use vapes.