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Mexico’s Vape Prohibition Is Already Biting

Amandate to ban nicotine vapes was enshrined in Mexico’s constitution in early 2025—a step described as “essential” by President Claudia Sheinbaum. About a year later, on January 16, newly published amendments to the General Health Law took effect, banning the manufacture, importation, distribution and advertising of vapes, though this doesn’t formally extend to possession. The effects are already being felt—including by prospective international […]

A Virgin Australia plane has made an urgent landing at Melbourne Airport after a vape sparked a small fire inside the cabin. 

The incident unfolded onboard VA328 from Brisbane to Melbourne on Sunday. A spokesperson for the airline said a vape activated in the cabin as the plane was descending into Melbourne. The pilots were forced to make a PAN call indicating that it may need assistance. The plane landed safely and was able to taxi to […]

Mexico bans vape sales and warns tourists to leave e-cigarettes at home

Tourists are therefore advised against travelling with vaping devices, as they risk fines of around €400 and possible detention. Separately, vaping and smoking in public spaces have been banned since 2023, as have tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. This carries a fine of up to 3,000 Mexican pesos (approximately €150). In a statement, Mexico’s current […]

Mexico bans vape sales and warns tourists to leave e-cigarettes at home

Mexico has begun enforcing a sweeping law prohibiting vaping devices, banning the importation, distribution and sale of e-cigarettes as of 16 January. A decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) reforms the General Health Law, eliminating the legal vape market entirely. Tourists are now being warned not to bring e-cigarettes into the […]