After the UK’s tough stance on vaping, Mexico is jumping on the bandwagon with its own bold move to ban e-cigarettes. The country’s Congress has just passed a major reform that would stop the production, sale, and distribution of vapes—part of the global crackdown on vaping that’s been gaining momentum due to health concerns.
The bill was passed by the Senate with strong backing after already being approved by the lower house. But before it becomes law, the reform still needs approval from all 32 states in Mexico.
This new law doesn’t just target e-cigarettes, including disposable vapes, but also aims to tackle the illegal use of fentanyl, a drug causing chaos in the U.S. While the government says this is a win for public health, critics warn it might just push vaping into the black market. With almost two million people vaping in Mexico, banning it could lead to more underground sales.
It’s not Mexico’s first attempt to regulate vapes. Back in 2020, former president Lopez Obrador’s government banned e-cigarettes, but the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional the next year. Meanwhile, countries like India, Singapore, and Hong Kong are already going all-in on bans, while the UK and France are looking at banning disposable vapes. So, this crackdown on vapes is just the beginning—what does it mean for you? It’s time to stay informed and aware of these global changes.