Author: Bill Tarling

“The UK E-Cigarette Research Forum (UKECRF) is an initiative developed by Cancer Research UK in partnership with Public Health England (PHE) and the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS). Among other things, it brings together genuine experts to look at research related to vaping and tobacco harm reduction.”

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UKECRF Research Roundup

“”Smokefree” areas in Christchurch could also become “vapefree”. The Christchurch City Council adopted a Smokefree Public Places Policy in 2009, but with the growth in popularity of vaping products and recent legislative changes, the council wanted to amend its policy to include vaping. It also comes after the Government passed the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (vaping) Amendment Act 2020. The council’s draft Smokefree and Vapefree Public Places Policy would cover publicly owned areas which included neighbourhood parks, gardens and heritage parks, reserves, sports parks, playgrounds, bus passenger shelters, primary entrances and exits of council buildings and facilities (including libraries and recreation and support centres), licensed footpaths for outdoor dining use, and council events.”

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Christchurch council mulls ‘vapefree’ public spaces in line with smokefree policy

“Missoula City Councilor Mirtha Becerra says under the amended proposal self-service displays of flavored tobacco products would be prohibited and flavored vaping products would be banned altogether. “If you want to vape something that tastes like tobacco then you can still purchase that in Missoula.” Traditional flavored tobacco products could still be sold to adults by store clerks under the proposal. Missoula’s proposed flavored e-cigarette product ban gets its final hearing before the full council November 23.“

BILL TARLING – To aid in their deceptive anti-vaping agenda; look how the media wording under the e-cig image is worded (using illegal THC Canabis versions which caused health issues, but inferring it’s caused by the completely unrelated nic based e-cig and vape products in the article): “Health officials nationwide are investigating up to 450 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to e-cigarettes. The Associated Press reports up to six people have died.”

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Missoula Council Members Amend Proposed Ban On Flavored Tobacco And Vapes

“The government will be freezing the issuance of import licence for cigarettes and impose an excise duty on electronic, non-electronic cigarette devices and vape liquids beginning January 2021. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz also said the government will tighten the licence renewal for importing cigarettes by revising the licence terms including introducing an import quota. “The government will also impose excise duty at a rate of 10 per cent ad valorem on all types of electronic and non-electronic cigarette devices including vape effective January 1, 2021. “E-cigarette liquids will also be subjected to excise duty at the rate of RM0.40 per ml,” he said in his speech.”

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Budget 2021: New excise duty for e-cigs, vapes; tobacco import licence frozen from Jan

““The Malaysia E-Vaporisers and Tobacco Alternative Association (MEVTA) and the Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) are glad to see the government impose taxes and restrictions on the sale and purchase of e-cigarettes and vaping products. The groups said the move will help regulate the industry which has seen so much illegal sales and distribution over the past few years resulting in Malaysia becoming the number one country in the world for sales of illegal cigarettes.”

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Vape and e-cigarette advocate groups happy with new legislation, say will curb spread of illegal sales

“Japan Tobacco International Berhad (JTI Malaysia) said today it welcomes the announcement made by the government in Budget 2021 to tackle the illicit cigarette trade. “We are particularly pleased with the announcement that cigarette trans-shipment activities will be limited to certain ports only. We have called for a ban on trans-shipment of tobacco products time and again, as this loophole has been exploited for years.” O’Rourke also voice his approval that the government had decided not to increase excise tax for cigarettes given that the illegal cigarette industry accounts for 64.5 per cent of the total market consumption. “An increase would have resulted in driving more consumers to illegal cigarettes and illegal vaping”

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JTI Malaysia lauds Budget 2021 announcement, especially on tobacco trans-shipment ban

“British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BAT Malaysia) welcomes the government’s announcement in Budget 2021 today on measures to stop the tobacco black market. BAT Malaysia, in a statement, also highlighted that the “government’s move is both timely and necessary as Malaysia is currently the No. 1 in the world for illegal cigarettes, which take up 65 per cent of the total market.””

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BAT Malaysia sees Budget 2021 announcement as first step to tackle tobacco black market

“U.K. Member of Parliament Mark Pawsey, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vaping, has called for vape stores to remain open during the Covid-19 lockdown to safeguard public health. “Given its vital role in smoking cessation, even when compared to NRT [nicotine replacement therapy], the case for vaping’s essential status is growing ever stronger,” said Pawsey. “Vape retailers do not just provide the tools for harm-reduction, but also the expert advice and support which empowers consumers to make a positive change. Now, more than ever, we should be safeguarding the country’s public health; vaping is an important part of that. Let’s support this sector, and all those who rely on it, by keeping vape stores open.””

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Member of Parliament Backs Special Status Vape Stores

“Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States.”

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Tackling Tobacco: October 2020 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

“Oregon nicotine users will face steeper costs for their products of choice starting Jan. 1, after Oregonians voted Tuesday to set higher cigarette, vape and cigar taxes. Vaping products will, for the first time, have a tax of their own — 65% of the wholesale price. Oregon voters overwhelmingly favored the new taxes, which were heavily promoted in TV ads and elsewhere. Partial returns as of 11 p.m. Tuesday show a 66.8% yes vote.”

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Oregon voters enact big hike in cigarette, vape taxes

“The Stroke Association has updated its position statement on the use of electronic cigarettes. It still supports vaping as an alternative to smoking based on the latest evidence from the National Health Service and Public Health England. The Stroke Association’s latest position statement says: “Current evidence shows that the risk to health posed by e-cigarettes in the short-term is likely to be considerably less compared to conventional smoking. We support the view of Public Health England and other UK public health organisations that smokers should strongly consider the use of e-cigarettes alongside other methods to stop smoking.”

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The Stroke Association

“San Francisco could soon become the largest city in the country to ban smoking inside most multi-unit residential buildings, including inside units. The measure is expected to be considered by the board’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee at a meeting on November 12. The proposal by Board of Supervisors President Norman Yee would ban smoking and vaping inside housing complexes with three or more units, regardless if they are rented or owner-occupied. San Francisco has already prohibited smoking in enclosed common areas of multi-unit housing such as stairways and mailrooms, and in unenclosed areas within 15 feet from entryways or doors. If approved, San Francisco would join more than 60 jurisdictions in California that have a 100% smoking ban in multi-unit housing.”

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San Francisco Considers Smoking Ban In Most Multi-Unit Housing

“Coloradans voted to approve a tax increase on tobacco products and a new tax on vaping products such as e-cigarettes on Tuesday. Taxes on other tobacco products will also increase to 22% of the manufacturer’s list price by the same year, while nicotine products will increase by 62% of the list price by 2027. As of 11:01 p.m., more than 1.8 million (68.4%) votes were in favor of the measure and 877,219 votes (31.6%) were opposed. About 83% of votes were counted.”

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Colorado Proposition EE results: Higher tobacco, nicotine tax approved