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WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids

A WHO report has shown the prevalence of vaping among adolescents to be nine times higher than among adults.
A WHO report has shown the prevalence of vaping among adolescents to be nine times higher than among adults.

Abuse of ‘zombie cigarettes’ containing etomidate on rise in Japan’s Okinawa

By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.
By the end of September, 10 people had been arrested in Okinawa Prefecture for possessing etomidate.

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

Forum: Take proactive approach to removing smoking corners at coffee shops

Australia battles surging illegal tobacco market as organised crime takes over trade

Australian police detain the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate accused of supplying Melbourne with more than seven tonnes of illicit tobacco: PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE/FACEBOOK
Australian police detain the alleged ringleader of a criminal syndicate accused of supplying Melbourne with more than seven tonnes of illicit tobacco: PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE/FACEBOOK

Maldives begins ‘generational ban’ on smoking

From Nov 1, 2025, individuals born on or after Jan 1, 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives.
From Nov 1, 2025, individuals born on or after Jan 1, 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives.

Forum: Ban smoking while walking in public spaces

Johor seizes 450 vape and e-cigaratte products in statewide operation

State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said some traders brazenly sell vapes despite the ban in Johor.
State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said some traders brazenly sell vapes despite the ban in Johor.

Johor to step up efforts to weed out vape traders

State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said some traders brazenly sell vapes despite the ban in Johor.
State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said some traders brazenly sell vapes despite the ban in Johor.

WHO estimates at least 15 million teenagers use e-cigarettes worldwide

In its first global estimate of e-cigarette use, the WHO said more than 100 million people worldwide are now vaping.
In its first global estimate of e-cigarette use, the WHO said more than 100 million people worldwide are now vaping.

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