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Russia to Allow Regional Vape Bans and Mandate Licensing by October 2026
Vaping NewsThe Russian State Duma has passed a sweeping bill in its second and third readings to mandate licensing for all tobacco and nicotine products starting October 1, 2026. This legislative shift occurs amid a massive national crackdown on illicit tobacco, directly empowering regional governments to impose total bans on local vape sales.
Why Governor Dunleavy Must Veto Alaska’s Overreaching 75% Nicotine Tax
Vape Lounge, Nicotine PouchPublic health advocates are calling on Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy to veto Senate Bill 24, warning that a last-minute 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches will undermine tobacco harm reduction. This controversial legislation threatens to drive former smokers back to deadly cigarettes by making smoke-free alternatives financially punitive.
Costa Rica’s Proposed Nicotine Ban: A Win for Cartels, Blow to Public Health
Vaping News, Vape LoungeCosta Rican health authorities have proposed a sweeping ban on oral nicotine products, a controversial measure that critics warn will inadvertently drive smokers back to combustible cigarettes and empower local drug cartels. This regulatory push occurs amid a broader national security crisis, threatening to make Costa Rica the first nation in the Americas to completely […]
How Many Vape Shops Are in New Zealand? Authorities Admit Data Gap
Vape Business, Vaping NewsThe Ministry of Health has acknowledged a significant discrepancy in New Zealand’s vape retailer database, revealing that authorities cannot provide a precise, real-time count of active vendors nationwide. This regulatory blind spot persists despite years of political promises to cap store numbers and growing public health concerns over the ubiquity of nicotine products near schools. […]
Can You Bring Your Vape on a Flight Out of Atlanta Airport?
Vaping GuidesAs summer travel peaks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers carrying e-cigarettes, vapes, or nicotine pouches face a complex web of domestic and international regulations. While the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits these items through domestic checkpoints, arriving at an international destination with them can lead to confiscation, heavy fines, or legal trouble.
Nicotine Pouches Lead Tobacco Category Growth Amid Vape Slowdown
Nicotine Pouch, Vaping NewsConvenience store retailers across the United States are rapidly restructuring their backbars as modern oral nicotine pouches experience double-digit growth, capitalizing on a significant slowdown in the vape segment. This massive market shift comes as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tightens enforcement on illicit disposables while slowly opening doors for age-gated alternatives.
Indonesia Enforces Plain Packaging for Cigarettes and Vapes
Vaping NewsThe Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) is drafting a landmark regulation to enforce standardized plain packaging for all tobacco and electronic cigarette products. This regulatory push, acting as a follow-up to Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2024, aims to strip nicotine products of their visual appeal to protect children and teenagers from addiction.
EU Parliament Committee Demands Lower Taxes on Vapes and Tobacco
Vaping NewsThe Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament has adopted key recommendations regarding the revision of European tobacco and nicotine taxation. In a vote of 32 in favor, 21 against, and 2 abstentions, parliamentarians signaled a preference for more moderate excise duty increases and longer transition periods than those originally put […]
South Carolina Enacts New Vape Tax While Slashing Heated Tobacco Rates
Vaping News, Heated TobaccoSouth Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed a law establishing a new tax on vapor products starting October 1, directing the revenue to the state’s Medicaid program. This legislative shift addresses a massive funding gap caused by declining cigarette sales, while controversially cutting taxes in half for upcoming “heat-not-burn” electronic tobacco devices.
Where is Vaping and Smoking Banned in Ukraine? 2026 Rules and Fines Explained
Vaping News, Vaping GuidesUkrainian law enforcement and consumer protection agencies are actively enforcing the nation’s comprehensive anti-tobacco laws in 2026, targeting individuals who smoke or vape in restricted public spaces. This regulatory push aligns with Ukraine’s European integration commitments to protect citizens from the documented dangers of secondhand smoke and vapor.