e-cigarettes

China has banned tiletamine, a veterinary anesthetic, after its recreational inhalation by young people increased. The substance is now classified as a controlled drug, regulated as strictly as fentanyl, and is often vaporized in e-cigarettes for recreational use.

Shopify has agreed to ban the sale of all vaping products and e-cigarettes on its platform following pressure from a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general, including Hawaii Attorney General Lopez, in an effort to reduce youth access to addictive products.

The FDA has authorized fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults aiming to quit smoking, sparking concerns about potential increases in youth vaping. Nearly 1.63 million middle and high school students in the U.S. reported using e-cigarettes in 2024, with most opting for flavored products. Health experts warn of risks like nicotine addiction and respiratory issues, urging parents to educate children about vaping dangers.

The FDA has authorized some flavored e-cigarettes, prompting discussions on how parents should address vaping with their children. Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape.

The FDA authorized fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults to quit smoking, but experts warn this could increase teen vaping rates. Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2024, with 90% preferring flavored products. Doctors highlight health risks like respiratory issues and nicotine addiction, urging parents to educate children about vaping dangers.

Hong Kong's Labour Department advises contractors to implement measures like CCTV cameras and cigarette storage points to comply with a new smoking ban on construction sites. The guidance also prohibits e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, following a deadly Tai Po fire suspected to be caused by workers smoking.

Britain's disposable vape ban was declared a failure by experts, who noted that millions of e-cigarettes continue to overwhelm the waste system one year after the prohibition. The ban failed to eliminate the environmental impact of disposable vapes.

37% of Israeli smokers cite war stress as their reason for smoking. Among youth, 24% use e-cigarettes, 93% are exposed to secondhand smoke, and public anti-smoking campaigns and disturbing graphics have not effectively deterred smoking.

E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, including elementary school children, according to a recent study. Health experts have expressed alarm over this trend.

Hong Kong authorities will implement stricter controls on flavoured tobacco, described by Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau as a 'poisoned chalice' targeting younger people. Flavoured tobacco, primarily delivered through e-cigarettes, uses additives like menthol to mask tobacco's bitterness and attract youth.

The U.S. adult cigarette smoking rate dropped to 9% in 2025, a new all-time low, according to CDC survey data. The decline is attributed to taxes, smoking bans, and public health campaigns, though e-cigarette use among adults has remained steady at 7%. Advocacy groups cite cuts to CDC's anti-smoking initiatives under President Donald Trump's administration as a setback.

RFK Jr. spokesman Richard Danker resigned due to concerns over fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, citing that vape authorization undermines recent guidance on youth risks of flavored nicotine. The resignation is related to the department's efforts to address the risks associated with flavored nicotine products. The move highlights the ongoing debate around e-cigarette regulation.