Following the significant disruption caused by the UK’s disposable vape ban, the vaping sector is now being urged to prepare for the next major regulatory shift: the introduction of a vape duty in October 2026. Tom Power, senior national account manager at Phoenix 2 Retail, suggests this new tax could spur sales of smaller vaping devices and duty-exempt nicotine pouches as consumers look to manage costs.
Read moreA new Virginia law restricting the sale of vape products is already impacting local businesses, with the House of Vape in Annandale expected to close by year’s end. The legislation, approved in April 2024 and fully effective December 31, 2025, prohibits the sale of any liquid nicotine or vapor product not included in a state directory established by the Attorney General.
Read moreVape shops across Mississippi are scrambling to sell off inventory of non-FDA approved vaping products and cigarettes ahead of a statewide ban taking effect on December 1st. Passed earlier this year as House Bill 916, the legislation mandates that only FDA-authorized products—limited to tobacco and menthol flavors—can be legally sold.
Read moreSouth Australia is intensifying its fight against the illicit tobacco and vape trade, announcing that 100 stores across the state have now been hit with 28-day closure orders since new ministerial powers came into effect on June 5th. This aggressive crackdown, led by the Malinauskas Labor Government’s dedicated $16 million illicit tobacco taskforce, aims to disrupt the business model of organized crime groups linked to the illegal trade.
Read moreThe UK nicotine and tobacco market is in a state of profound transition. Decades of public health policy have successfully driven down smoking rates, yet the landscape is being continually reshaped by evolving consumer preferences, significant regulatory changes like the recent ban on disposable vapes, and the rapid rise of next-generation nicotine products. For convenience retailers, where tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping products account for over 20% of category sales according to the 2024 ACS Local Shop Report, understanding these shifts is critical for survival and growth. This article explores the key trends in combustibles, vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco, and examines the looming challenges of the illicit trade and the proposed generational ban.
Read moreAll businesses in Kentucky that sell tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products will be required to have a state-issued license by January 1, 2026. This new mandate stems from Senate Bill 100, signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear, which aims to strengthen enforcement and regulate the sale of these products across the commonwealth.
Read moreThe United Kingdom’s approach to regulating nicotine products is undergoing a significant shift, marked by the upcoming implementation of a new excise duty on vaping liquids. Effective from October 1, 2026, the Vaping Products Duty will impose a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid. When combined with the standard 20% VAT, this translates to a retail price increase of approximately £2.64 per 10ml bottle. This new tax is poised to reshape the market, impacting everything from shop pricing and supply chains to consumer behavior and the broader public health strategy surrounding smoking cessation and youth nicotine use.
Read moreHampton City Council has unanimously voted to instruct city staff to develop proposals for regulating the placement of new vape shops. This initiative aims to protect the general health and welfare of residents and implement “good zoning practice” to prevent clustering of these businesses.
Read moreThe Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 94-2025, providing supplemental policies and documentary requirements for businesses claiming an excise tax refund or credit for unused internal revenue stamps on cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vape products. The circular, issued on September 24, 2025, aims to clarify the process for manufacturers and importers to recover taxes paid on stamps that were not ultimately used.
Read moreThe National City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive tobacco retail licensing ordinance aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. The decision follows over a year of debate, prompted by what city officials described as a “serious problem with vaping among young people” in local schools.
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