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Alabama Bans Indoor Vaping in Public Places Starting Oct. 1
Vaping NewsAlabama will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices in indoor public spaces starting October 1. Passed as Senate Bill 9 during the 2026 legislative session, the updated statute incorporates electronic nicotine delivery systems directly into the state’s existing smoking regulations.
Korea Customs Cracks Down on E-Cigarette Liquid Tax Evasion
Vaping NewsThe Korea Customs Service has launched an enforcement campaign to prevent importers from disguising taxable vaping liquids as tax-exempt products. This regulatory tightening follows statutory amendments to South Korea’s Tobacco Business Act, which officially brought synthetic nicotine under standard tobacco taxation rules.
Iowa Enforces Vape Product Registry as Court Lifts Stay
Vaping NewsIowa is proceeding with the implementation of its state vapor product directory following an appeals court decision that lifted a stay on House File 2677. The legislation requires all nicotine and vape products sold across the state to hold FDA authorization and appear on an official registry. Under the active legal framework, any vapor product […]
Turkey Considers Health Tax on Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Vaping NewsTurkish authorities are reviewing a proposal to introduce a targeted health tax on tobacco products, heated tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. This measure aims to offset public healthcare spending associated with smoking-related illnesses by channeling sector-specific tax revenue directly into the national health budget.
German Customs Busts €33M Chinese Vape Smuggling Ring
Vaping NewsGerman customs investigators in Essen, operating under the Central and Contact Point for the Prosecution of Organized Crime in North Rhine-Westphalia (ZeOS NRW), have dismantled an international smuggling ring. The syndicate systematically imported and distributed over 7.6 million illicit disposable nicotine vapes from China between January 2024 and March 2025, evading approximately €33.3 million in […]
EU Considers New Vape Taxes to Fund 2028-2034 Budget
Vaping NewsEuropean Council President António Costa has confirmed that the European Union is exploring new taxes on electronic cigarettes to fund its 2028–2034 multi-annual budget. This strategy seeks to generate direct EU revenue while avoiding higher financial contributions from member states.
Vietnam Proposes Complete Ban on E-Cigarettes and Tightens Retail Rules
Vaping NewsVietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed a complete ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and related components during a National Assembly Standing Committee meeting on September 21. The proposal amends the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm to outlaw all production, commercial trade, storage, and personal use of novel nicotine devices. Expanding the Scope […]
FDA Embraces Harm Reduction with Authorizations for Vapes Products
Vape LoungeThe US Food and Drug Administration has formally integrated harm reduction into federal tobacco regulation, issuing marketing authorizations for select vaping products and modern nicotine pouches. This strategy provides adult smokers with lower-risk alternatives to combustible cigarettes while maintaining strict age barriers to prevent youth access.
Indonesia Rejects Halal Label for Cigarettes and Vapes
Vaping NewsIndonesian public health advocates and Islamic organizations have mobilized to prevent tobacco products and e-cigarettes from receiving halal certification. The debate intensified during a public forum in Jakarta as the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) prepares to implement mandatory halal regulations on October 18, 2026. Although BPJPH’s official mandatory list focuses on food, beverages, […]
Latvia Survey: 31% Use Nicotine as Bans Drive Illicit Trade
Vaping NewsA survey conducted by the SKDS research center and released by the Smokeless Industry Association shows that 31% of Latvian residents aged 20 to 75 consume tobacco or nicotine products. Traditional combustible cigarettes remain the primary choice, used by 20% of the total population—representing 64.5% of all active nicotine consumers. Alternative nicotine products account for […]