Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not ‘effective’ and the illegal market is high. Source link
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Draft policy bans breeding of cold climate dogs, places restrictions on ‘in-breeding’
The draft Tamil Nadu Dog Breeding Policy has strictly prohibited the breeding of at least nine cold climate dog breeds, which it says cannot withstand the weather in the country. It has said that female dogs âshall not be mated after the age of eightâ. Though it allows âout-breeding and line-breedingâ, the policy restricts âin-breedingâ. … Read more
Telangana Govt bans hookah parlours with immediate effect
Fancy hookahs on display. File | Photo Credit: KAMAL NARANG Telangana Government has prohibited the operation of Hookah parlours in the State with immediate effect. The legislative assembly has unanimously passed “The Cigarettes and other tobacco products (prohibition of advertisement and regulation of trade and commerce, production, supply and distribution) (Telangana Amendment) Bill 2024” unanimously … Read more
Botox: Under-18s come to Wales after England bans practice
Seven declined the booking, two said they were unsure and would call back and one said, if a parent came along, they would carry out the treatment.Pharmacist prescriber Sophie Riddell works at clinics in south Wales and said under-18s contacted her for treatment but she would not book anyone under 21. Source link
Transport for London bans ‘unhealthy’ artisan cheese advert
The cheese featured in the advert doesn’t comply with advertising standards, TfL says. Source link
Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’
“When somebody writes these words, with the mindset of trying to eliminate abortion, it starts to impact our ability to potentially do IVF in a safe manner,” she says. “If you say life begins at fertilisation, then how can I grow an embryo in a lab, or biopsy it for genetic testing, or freeze it … Read more
Department of School Education and Literacy bans plastic in schools in Karnataka
The Department of School Education and Literacy has banned the use of plastic items in educational institutions in the State. Despite the ban on single-use plastic coming into effect in 2016, such items continue to be used in schools and educational institutions. In addition, schools and educational institutions were also found using bouquets and books … Read more
US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies
“These are people who love their unborn baby, and who, through no fault of their own, have been challenged in ways that they never expected,” she said. But because her state bans all abortions except in life-threatening circumstances, “now, the answer is, ‘We can’t help you, good luck.’” Source link
Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group – ET HealthWorld
San Francisco: Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children’s Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights. “Facebook is acting here as a surrogate … Read more
Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company
Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul’s e-cigarettes meet health standards. Source link