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New Zealand to Ban Removable Batteries in Vapes

7/24/2025

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New Zealand's coalition government is set to eliminate the requirement for removable batteries in vaping devices starting September 1, a move aimed at resolving a court challenge from Mason Corporation. While the ban on disposable vapes stays intact, worries about the safety of heated tobacco products continue to loom large.

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Story summary

New Zealand's coalition government is set to eliminate the requirement for removable batteries in vaping devices starting September 1, a move aimed at resolving a court challenge from Mason Corporation. While the ban on disposable vapes stays intact, worries about the safety of heated tobacco products continue to loom large.