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Vape Shop Payment Processing: 7 High-Risk Merchant Essentials
Vape BusinessStandard processors like Stripe and Square routinely shut down vape businesses without warning. Here is the definitive guide to securing stable, scalable, and compliant high-risk payment processing.
Ukraine to Ban Nicotine Pouch Sales to Minors Under New Bill
Vaping News, Nicotine PouchIn response to a growing regulatory vacuum, Ukraine’s parliament has drafted Bill No. 14110-d to ban the sale of snus and nicotine pouches to minors and heavily restrict their advertising.
Swiss Stadium Vaping Bans: FC Basel Sparks League Divide
Vaping NewsFC Basel is implementing a strict smoking and vaping ban in all spectator areas of St. Jakob-Park. This move highlights a deeply fragmented regulatory landscape across the Swiss Super League, where football clubs are torn between total prohibition, designated zones, and relying on fan etiquette.
Latvia Proposes E-Cigarette Deposit System for Recycling
Vaping NewsIn a bid to combat growing environmental and fire hazards, the Latvian parliament has conceptually approved a nationwide deposit system to ensure the safe collection and recycling of electronic smoking devices.
TPD Compliance Country List
Vaping News, Laws and Regulations, Vape BusinessWVA Slams EU Tobacco Report: A Masterclass in Cherry-Picking Science
Vaping NewsAs the European Commission celebrates a 14% drop in smoking, the World Vapers’ Alliance points to Sweden’s 66% decline as proof that harm reduction—not prohibition—is the key to a smoke-free Europe.
Michigan Lawmakers Target Tobacco Retailers, Propose Removing Underage Penalties
Vaping NewsA bipartisan legislative package aims to shift the legal burden of underage tobacco sales from minors to retailers, introducing strict licensing fees and fines up to $10,000.
Hong Kong Implements Two-Tier Penalty for Public Vaping Start April 30
Vaping NewsStarting April 30, Hong Kong will enforce a strict two-tier penalty system for carrying alternative tobacco products in public. Individuals possessing over five vape pods or 100 heat sticks face HK$50,000 fines and six months in jail, while smaller quantities trigger a HK$3,000 fixed penalty ticket.
UK Vape Retailers Face Strict New HMRC Excise Duty Regime
Vaping NewsHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is rolling out a strict new Vaping Products Duty starting October 1, 2026. With a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml on all e-liquids, UK vape businesses must apply for approval by April 2026 or face severe legal penalties.
UK Vaping Duty 2026: HMRC Opens Registration for £2.20/10ml Tax and Stamp Scheme
Vaping News, Vape BusinessEffective April 1, 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially opened registration for the new UK Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme. Manufacturers and importers must apply now to legally trade by October 1, when a flat £2.20 per 10ml excise tax takes effect across all e-liquids.