Following a 2024 House of Representatives vote, the Swiss Senate has approved a ban on the sale of disposable vapes. Concerns regarding the products’ high nicotine content, appealing designs targeting youth, and environmental impact fueled the ban. Despite initial government opposition citing potential trade barriers and a lack of EU-wide action, the ban passed, with the Health Minister ultimately accepting the decision. Several European countries and Swiss cantons have already implemented similar measures.
Read More
This article is protected by copyright of Fortune Media IP Limited. Use of this site is governed by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The FORTUNE trademark is registered in the U.S. and other countries. The site may contain affiliate links, and offers are subject to change.
Read More
The Supreme Court’s consideration of the FDA’s ban on kid-friendly flavored vapes raises a lot of complex questions. The core issue, as many see it, isn’t the flavors themselves, but rather the ease of access for underage users. A common sentiment is that restricting flavors punishes adult vapers who use them to quit smoking, while doing little to address the actual problem: the illegal sale of vaping products to minors.
Many argue that the current approach is misguided. The focus should be on enforcing existing laws against selling nicotine products to children, not on banning flavors enjoyed by adults. The comparison to alcohol is frequently made; alcoholic beverages come in countless flavors, yet the focus isn’t on banning those flavors but rather on preventing underage access.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood