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Govt's e-cigarette ban faces first legal challenge in Kolkata court

The government banned the sale, import and manufacture of e-cigarettes this month and warned of an "epidemic" among young people

Govt bans import of e-cigarettes, refill pods; fine up to Rs 100,000

The storage of e-cigarettes shall now be punishable with imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 50,000 or both

Injurious to health: How American doctors uncovered the vaping crisis

Health authorities and physicians suspect the illness is an inflammation or injury caused by chemical exposure to the lungs

Now, sales of illicit cannabis-vaping products find home online

Tech firms say they have policies against any illegal or inappropriate sales and do remove offenders from sites

Has the time come to quit vaping forever?

Health officials have recommended that people refrain from using e-cigarettes as they investigate a severe lung illness. Here are some things to consider

Ban on e-cigarettes unlikely to hinder ITC's prospects; stock falls 1.2%

Down-trading by customers and overall slowdown are near-term challenges for the cigarettes leader

FM versus Biocon chief on Twitter over e-cigarettes settles amicably

Shaw, head of Biocon, had earlier wondered why the finance minister, and not the health minister, addressed the press conference

Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes; jail term, fine for violations

First time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh

From components to working: All you need to know about e-cigarettes

Hundreds of varieties of vape juice (with and without nicotine) and e-cigarettes are there in the market, mostly imported from China

Cabinet decides to ban sale, production of e-cigarettes; ordinance soon

The move is a setback for Juul, the American e-cigarette maker that controlled 75 per cent of the US market at the end of 2018 and had seen online sales rising in India

Govt bans e-cigarettes amid global concern over health risks

Cabinet decided to ban e-cigarettes as they pose health risk to people, especially the youth

Cabinet likely to consider ordinance to ban electronic cigarettes today

The Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance, 2019, has been examined by a Group of Ministers (GoM) following directions from the Prime Minister's Office

Bharatiya Kisan Union seeks ban on e-cigarettes and vaping devices

The ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes, has been pushed by the health ministry since 2018

Govt's move to bring in ordinance for e-cigarette ban confuses traders

The move has also divided tobacco growers, some of whom have supported the ban on these devices, while others claim e-cigarettes will ultimately lead to better realisations for farmers

E-cigarette maker Juul eyes Indian, Asian smokers after crackdown in US

Going into Asia won't be easy. It means navigating a maze of different smoking cultures, socioeconomic levels and regulatory regimes across a slew of countries at various stages of development

Govt proposes ban on e-cigarettes, jail terms for offenders: Report

Health ministry's plan would deal a blow to U.S.-based Juul Labs Inc, which is hoping to launch its e-cigarette in India.

E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products do not help reduce cancer: WHO

The seventh "WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic" said blocking the industry's interference was critical to cutting the harm from tobacco use

E-cigarettes on verge of being banned: Is end of choice the start of safe?

Electronic nicotine delivery system products may be banned across the country. Is this move warranted?

Godfrey Philips moves Bombay HC over e-cigarette seizure by Maharashtra FDA

The bench directed the authorities to file their affidavits, and posted the petition for further hearing on July 30

E-cigarettes set to face ban in India; firms question govt's rationale

E-cigarettes sold today are unlicensed products and largely organised with brands made across the world and have made their way into India