Most Irish retailers will face no new direct administrative obligations under the upcoming e-liquid excise tax, set to take effect on November 1st, according to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The association clarified that, similar to the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax, the legal responsibility for the new excise will primarily fall on manufacturers and suppliers, not the final retailer, unless the retailer is directly importing products from a supplier based outside the state.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new nationwide initiative aimed at compelling hundreds of thousands of retailers to stop selling illegal vaping products. The campaign is designed to combat the youth vaping crisis and increase “voluntary compliance” among businesses like vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations by providing clear information on which products are legal to sell.
Read moreThe grace period for the New South Wales (NSW) government’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme has ended, ushering in a new era of stricter enforcement for retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products, including vapes. As of October 2nd, businesses must hold and display a valid tobacco license to legally sell these products, with significant penalties now in effect for non-compliance.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Perak will stop issuing new licenses and cease renewing existing licenses for the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026. Perak Health Committee Chairman A. Sivanesan announced that the state executive council has agreed to this move to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreThe sale of tobacco products and vaping devices from vending machines or any self-service outlets has become illegal across Ireland, effective Monday, September 29th. This nationwide ban is a key measure under the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023, designed to protect children and prevent underage access to harmful nicotine products.
Read moreThe Russian government has approved a bill that will require a license for the sale of all cigarettes and vaping products, with the new regulations set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The move aims to increase market transparency and reduce consumption among teenagers.
Read moreThe Municipal Chamber of São Luís, Brazil, has approved a new bill that imposes severe penalties on establishments selling electronic cigarettes and similar devices. Under the proposal, introduced by Councilor Marcelo Poeta (PSB), businesses caught selling products such as “vapers,” “vapes,” “pod systems,” and “vaper pens” will have their operating licenses immediately revoked, preventing them from continuing their activities in the municipality.
Read moreThe Newport News City Council has approved new regulations for vape shops, establishing stricter standards for new businesses in the city. The amendment to the zoning ordinance, passed on Tuesday, is aimed at protecting children and families from the proliferation of these establishments.
Read moreThe Aiken County Planning Commission in South Carolina has unanimously recommended amendments to the county’s Code of Ordinances that would significantly restrict where smoke and vape shops can be located. The proposal, which now heads to the County Council for final consideration, is a direct response to concerns raised by local high school principals about the “rampant use” of vaping products by students.
Read moreThe UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to unveil a major shake-up of town planning laws this week, designed to give local communities greater control over their high streets. The new plans will empower residents and local councils to block the opening of new vaping and gambling shops, addressing concerns about the proliferation of these businesses in town centers.
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