Heated tobacco
No new licensing will be granted for any e-cigarette or heated tobacco production project
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The Minister of Finance affirmed that he will not issue new licenses to any e-cigarette or heated tobacco production project.
Delegates are concerned about banning domestic use but still producing e-cigarettes for export
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National Assembly delegate Nguyen Anh Tri said he felt very ashamed when the regulation banned domestic use but still produced e-cigarettes for export.
WHO recommends Vietnam to absolutely ban e-cigarette and heated tobacco trading
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WHO representative recommended that Vietnam include the trading of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in the list of prohibited industries of the amended Investment Law.
The US continues to pave the way for smoke-free products
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In the context of the whole world looking for solutions to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco, the US is gradually shaping policies to support smoke-free products as part of a public health strategy. From the federal to state levels, many policy moves are showing a trend of encouraging less harmful alternatives, while aiming to reduce the burden of medical costs and improve quality of life.
Handling the behavior of advertising and selling e-cigarettes in the form of e-commerce
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The Ministry of Science and Technology will strengthen inspection and handling of advertising and sales of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in the form of e-commerce.
Strict policies for new cigarettes: Still ineffective in many countries
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Smuggling of electronic cigarettes (ETC) and heated tobacco products (TTNN) is on the rise globally, even in countries that ban or strictly control. Lack of legal supply, consumers, although aware of legal risks, still accept violations to access products if needed.
Many countries prioritize strategies to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco
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Reducing the harmful effects is being seen by many countries, such as Russia and Japan, as a strategy in tobacco control. Instead of focusing on completely quitting - which is a challenging goal for many smokers - this approach opens up more humane options, supporting sustainable behavior change, significantly reducing the rate of cigarette use.
New hybrid cigarettes: Work like e-cigarettes but contain tobacco ingredients
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New hybrid cigarettes are attracting attention when the issue of defining new tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (ETC), heated tobacco products (TLNN), and "other new generation tobacco products (TLTHM)" is included in the draft amendment to Decree No. 117/2020/ND-CP.
New types of cigarettes need to be separated to complete the legal basis
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The seminar "Improving the legal system to control new cigarettes - From policy to practice" organized by Dai Doan Ket Newspaper on June 3rd, many delegates commented that the implementation of Resolution 173/2024/QH15 still faces many difficulties due to the lack of scientific and legal basis to distinguish new types of cigarettes. Therefore, to synchronize the legal framework as a basis for fair management of tobacco products, it is necessary to amend the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm Prevention (PCTHTL) and related laws.
Distinguishing new types of cigarettes for effective law enforcement
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In the framework of the seminar "Control tobacco smuggling: Many challenges set out" on April 2, the delegates said that the authorities are currently facing difficulties in the implementation of the ban on electronic cigarettes (TLDT), heated cigarettes (TLNN) under Resolution 173/2024/QH5. Currently, the Ministry of Justice has reported the appraisal report to the drafting agency and the Government.
Proposal to fine up to 5 million VND for using e-cigarettes
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The Ministry of Health proposes a fine of VND3 million to VND5 million for the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
Enterprises respond to changing global trends
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On the one hand, creating historic disruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic in some ways is a "test" for businesses in any field. Accordingly, not only do businesses need to make decisions to minimize economic difficulties, they also need to have sustainable development strategies including the task of solving common social problems globally.
How to manage heated tobacco to prevent young people from accessing
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According to the definition of the Law on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control 2012, heated tobacco is a "other form" of tobacco, so this product needs to be managed under the law. However, management must be effective in preventing young people from accessing products, in addition to issues related to the economic interests of the country and reducing the management burden for authorities.
What should countries do to prevent young people from accessing smoke-free cigarettes?
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In the policy of managing smoke-free tobacco products in many countries such as the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, ... efforts to prevent adolescents from accessing these products are always given top priority.
Comprehensive tobacco control: Many problems need to be resolved
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In response to the Government's request to soon put non-smoked cigarettes under management to prevent the increasing illegal trade, there are many opinions surrounding the issue of affecting young people and how to manage these products.
