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You are subscribed to Global Legal Monitor from Library of Congress. This information has recently been updated. Netherlands: Government Proposes Total Ban on Nicotine Pouches 04/28/2023 12:39 PM EDT On April 21, 2023, the Dutch government agreed on a proposal that would completely ban the sale of nicotine pouches and other nicotine products without tobacco, such as steam stones, by regulating them under the Dutch Tobacco and Smoking Products Act (Tabaks- en rookwarenwet). Nicotine pouches are defined as "nicotine-containing pouches or sachets without tobacco … Continue reading "Netherlands: Government Proposes Total Ban on Nicotine Pouches" Japan: Amended Ministry of Health and Welfare Ordinance Allows Salary Payments via Smartphone Apps 04/28/2023 12:38 PM EDT On April 1, 2023, an amendment to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) ordinance that allows businesses to pay their employees electronically, such as via smartphone apps, entered into effect.Act and Regulation Governing Salary PaymentThe Labor Standards Act (Act No. 49 of 1947, as amended) states that, in principle, "[a]n employer must pay … Continue reading "Japan: Amended Ministry of Health and Welfare Ordinance Allows Salary Payments via Smartphone Apps" Home  |  About  |  Contact Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe | Subscriber Help   This email was sent to sajanram.shrestha@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000