177 people arriving at Changi Airport found with vapes in multi-day operation

HSA and ICA will be conducting operations at land and sea checkpoints in the coming months. “Besides passengers arriving in Singapore with e-vaporisers, ICA will continue to conduct security checks and work with relevant authorities to detect and deter smuggling attempts to keep Singapore safe,” they said. Enforcement against possession and use of e-vaporisers has … Read more

US Seizes Illegal E-Cigarettes, as Thousands of New Ones Are Launching

WASHINGTON —  Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, but thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China, according to government and industry data reviewed by The Associated Press. The figures underscore the chaotic state of the nation’s $7 billion vaping market and raise questions … Read more

Commentary: It’s a pity Malaysia backed down from its bold generational smoking ban

NO BOLD STEP FOR PUBLIC HEALTH The new standalone tobacco law is necessary but stops short of being bold for the sake of public health. Having been publicly contemplated for more than a year, the smoking endgame policy is now sorely lacking in the approved Bill. Malaysia’s vision is to be a smoke-free country by … Read more