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South African Smokers and Vapers Face Steep Excise Duty Hikes in 2025 Budget
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingIn the 2025 South African Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a series of proposed excise duty increases on tobacco products and electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as “vaping” devices. These hikes, which exceed the anticipated inflation rate for the 2025/26 financial year, are set to significantly impact smokers and vapers […]
Vaping Epidemic Sweeps South African High School Students
Vaping NewsIn recent years, a new trend has emerged among South African youth: the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. What was once marketed as a tool to help adults quit smoking has now become a widespread phenomenon among teenagers, raising serious concerns about nicotine addiction and the long-term health effects on this vulnerable population.
North Dakota House Rejects Proposal to Raise Taxes on Cigarettes and Vaping Products
Vaping NewsThe North Dakota House has once again voted down a bill that aimed to increase taxes on cigarettes and vaping products. Senate Bill 2281, which proposed a 25-cent tax hike on cigarettes and additional taxes on vaping products, was rejected by House lawmakers.
Malaysia to Ban Open Display of Tobacco Products from April 1
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingAs of April 1, 2025, several Malaysian states will prohibit the open display of tobacco products in shops, in compliance with the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852). Retailers in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Selangor will be required to keep cigarettes and other smoking products hidden from view in closed cabinets.
Netherlands Set to Raise Smoking and Vaping Age to 21
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingThe Dutch government is taking decisive action to address the growing problem of youth smoking and vaping by proposing a series of stringent measures aimed at curbing nicotine addiction among young people. At the heart of the new proposal from the Ministry of Health is a plan to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes […]
A Comprehensive Overview of U.S. State E-Cigarette Policies in 2025
Vape Lounge, Vape BusinessAs we enter the year 2025, the e-cigarette market in the United States has undergone significant changes in terms of regulations, taxes, and sales policies. Each state has adopted its own unique approach to managing e-cigarettes, ranging from strict prohibitions to relatively lenient oversight. These varying policies have had a profound impact on the development […]
Adult E-Cigarette Use Surges 20.3% as Cigarette Smoking Declines 5.2% from 2017 to 2023, CDC Study Reveals
Vaping NewsA recent CDC study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report uncovers a significant shift in adult tobacco use trends from 2017 to 2023. The prevalence of exclusive cigarette smoking declined by 5.2% (from 10.8% to 7.9%), while exclusive e-cigarette use surged by 20.3% (from 1.2% to 4.1%) during this period. These changes translate […]
North Dakota Senate Considers Raising Tobacco and Vape Taxes
Vaping NewsThe North Dakota Senate is currently considering a bill that would increase taxes on cigarettes and cigars by $0.25 and equalize the tax rate on vaping products to match other tobacco products. The additional revenue generated would be allocated to local health units and suicide prevention services. Supporters of the bill, such as Sen. Kathy […]
FDA Updates Import Alert 98-06 for 2025: Reinforcing Restrictions on Unauthorized Tobacco Products
Vaping News, Nicotine PouchThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated Import Alert 98-06 for the year 2025. This update emphasizes that all new tobacco products, particularly snus and nicotine pouches, that have not undergone the required premarket review process may be detained without physical examination upon entry into the United States.
Puerto Rico Bill Proposes Vape Sales Ban Near Schools
Vaping NewsRepresentative Edgar Robles has introduced a bill in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives that would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes in establishments located within 500 meters of schools. The proposed legislation, House Bill 385, aims to address growing concerns about the increasing use of e-cigarettes among young people.