HB 900 Restricts Sales to State-Approved Directory, Banning Popular Brands like Elf Bar
Read moreThe Patan High Court in Nepal has ordered the government to lift its restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes), paving the way for vape businesses to resume operations. A Division Bench of Justices Kabi Prasad Neupane and Hemant Rawal issued the verdict in response to a writ petition filed by Vape Mandu Traders against several government bodies, including the Ministries of Finance and Health, and the Customs Department.
Read moreNew data has revealed a sharp increase in both smoking and vaping among young Australians, casting serious doubt on the effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s sweeping anti-vape legislation. The figures, released by Roy Morgan, suggest the crackdown may have had minimal impact on curbing overall nicotine use and could even be pushing young people towards more harmful traditional tobacco products.
Read moreThe Paraguayan Senate has approved a bill to regulate the importation, production, distribution, and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes), including both nicotine-containing (ENDS) and nicotine-free (ENNDS) systems. The legislation, which now heads to the Executive Branch for promulgation or rejection, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework but has drawn some criticism for its low tax rate.
Read moreTotally Wicked, one of the UK’s oldest and largest family-owned vape retailers, has been acquired by Wittyace UK Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and ultimately owned by Hong Kong-based Wittyace Hk Holding Limited. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but filings with the UK’s Companies House confirm that Wittyace now holds at least a 75% controlling stake in the Lancashire-based company.
Read moreThe rates of Indiana teens smoking and vaping are on the decline, with high school tobacco use hitting its lowest level in two decades, according to new 2024 data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS) revealed that e-cigarette use among high school students dropped to 5%, the lowest level recorded since data collection began in 2012.
Read morePennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has voiced his support for House Bill 1425, a measure that recently advanced through the PA House. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Jeanne McNeill, would establish a state directory for electronic nicotine devices, or vapes, similar to the existing system for cigarettes.
The bill would require vapor product manufacturers to certify annually that they have received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be legally sold in the state. AG Sunday praised the bill, highlighting the threat posed by “unregulated devices reaching the Commonwealth from overseas… flavored and packaged to entice young people,” often with no disclosures about potential dangers.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives has approved House Bill 385, a measure aimed at significantly strengthening restrictions on the sale of electronic cigarettes and prohibiting vaping in and around school environments. The bill, introduced and championed by Representative Edgar Robles Rivera, seeks to create a healthier environment for students by limiting their exposure to these products.
Read moreA new state law is significantly altering the vaping market in North Carolina, with thousands of products, particularly popular flavored disposable vapes, vanishing from store shelves. The legislation, which was passed in 2024 and signed by then-Governor Roy Cooper, is now taking effect, leading to a surge in sales as consumers stock up before the restrictions are fully enforced.
Read moreIndiana residents who smoke or vape will see higher prices starting July 1st, as a new law doubling the tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products takes effect. This marks the state’s first tax hike on these products in nearly 20 years. The tax on a pack of cigarettes will increase by $2, bringing the total state tax to $3 per pack.
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