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Ukraine Postpones Digital e-Excise Rollout to July 2027
Vaping NewsThe Ukrainian parliament has voted to postpone the national rollout of its digital excise tax tracking system, e-Excise, to July 1, 2027. Lawmakers approved Bill No. 15532 on October 13, marking the second official delay for the program as businesses navigate energy grid instability and communication failures caused by ongoing wartime conditions.
Italy Raises Prices on Rolling Tobacco, Heated Sticks, and Cigars
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingItaly’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) enacted price revisions across 28 tobacco products on October 14. Requested directly by manufacturers and importers between September 16 and September 30, the decree excludes traditional combustible cigarettes while raising costs for fine-cut rolling tobacco, heated tobacco sticks, and select cigars.
German Committee Approves Tobacco Tax Hike, Raising Cigarette Prices by €4 by 2030
Vaping News, Tobacco SmokingThe German Bundestag’s Finance Committee has approved a tobacco tax reform that will steadily increase the price of cigarettes, fine-cut tobacco, and e-cigarette liquids between 2027 and 2030. The measure targets federal budget consolidation and youth health protection, raising cigarette pack prices by nearly four euros over four years.
New Jersey Advances Vape EPR Bill to Force Producer Recycling
Vaping NewsThe New Jersey Legislature has moved Senate Bill 681 past the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, sending the measure to the budget committee. The legislation requires e-cigarette producers to establish and finance statewide recycling programs for vaporizers and their batteries.
South Dakota Sets Licensing Rules for Alternative Nicotine Products
Vaping NewsThe South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee has cleared the Department of Revenue to enforce state licensing rules and $500 violation fines on alternative nicotine products. This administrative sign-off establishes regulatory oversight over previously unlicensed nicotine items and chemical analogs across the state.
Alabama: Gulf Shores Levies Local Vape Tax and $150 Annual Retailer Fee
Vaping News, Vape BusinessThe city of Gulf Shores has begun collecting an independent tax of 10 cents per milliliter on vapor products alongside an annual $150 municipal licensing fee. Local collections started October 1, following a decision by city officials to bypass the state distribution model to maximize local revenue.
Malaysia RM5,000 Public Smoking & Vaping Fine Explained
Vaping NewsThe Malaysian government has expanded enforcement under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, penalizing individuals caught smoking or vaping in designated public zones with fines up to RM5,000. These measures restrict nicotine use in communal areas and impose direct legal obligations on commercial premises owners.
New Mexico Sues Vape Retailers as Lawmakers Weigh Strict Rules
Vaping NewsNew Mexico state officials are advancing legal action against vape retailers, using consumer protection statutes to address nicotine addiction among youth. During an interim legislative hearing in Albuquerque, lawmakers supported the state’s courtroom approach while reviewing proposals to adjust tobacco taxes and restrict flavored products.
US CDC Narrows Vape Warning to Focus on Illicit THC Products
Vaping NewsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has formally narrowed its public health guidance on vaping, retreating from an earlier recommendation that consumers avoid all e-cigarettes. The revised advisory now focuses specifically on products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis.
Armenia Reports 25.5% Daily Smoking Rate as Youth Vaping Surges
Vaping NewsArmenian Ministry of Health official Mariam Mnatsakanyan announced during National Anti-Smoking Day that 25.5% of the country’s adult population smokes daily. While national tobacco use decreased by roughly 8% over the past decade, health authorities face emerging challenges with early youth uptake and expanding e-cigarette usage.