The Malaysian Ministry of Health is considering a total ban on the sale and use of vapes and electronic cigarettes, according to Health Minister Dzukelfy Ahmad. Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, he stated that any such move would require careful planning, coordination with key agencies, and a thorough study of its potential impacts.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government is set to introduce some of the nation’s toughest laws to combat Sydney’s booming illicit cigarette and vape trade. The new legislation, to be introduced when parliament resumes next month, will include potential prison terms of up to seven years and massive fines for illegal tobacco sellers.
Read moreSouth Korea’s National Assembly has passed an amendment to the “Education Environment Protection Act,” effectively banning the installation and operation of liquid e-cigarette vending machines in designated school protection zones. The bill was proposed by Assemblywoman Kang Kyung-sook of the Rebuilding Korea Party.
Read moreThe Indonesian E-liquid Producers Association (PPEI) is calling on the government, specifically the Directorate General of Customs and Excise and the Fiscal Policy Agency (BKF), to re-evaluate and lower the current excise tariff structure for e-cigarettes. While commending the government for not increasing excise rates this year, the association warns that previous hikes have had a devastating impact on the industry.
PPEI Chairman Daniel Boy stated that his organization continues to push for regulations that favor vape industry entrepreneurs. However, the economic pressure from past policies has been severe. Agung Subroto, Deputy Chairman of PPEI, revealed that two consecutive multi-year excise tax increases of 19.5% per year have forced nearly half of their members out of business. “This has reduced our membership from over 300 producers to just 170. This means that almost half of our members are unable to purchase excise stamps to produce e-liquid,” Subroto explained.
He dismissed the notion that the industry’s decline was due to negative health narratives, attributing it instead to a lack of education and the heavy tax burden. Subroto pointed to research from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) which showed that many toxic substances found in conventional cigarettes, such as carbon monoxide, benzene, and 1,3-butadiene, were not detected in e-cigarette vapor, supporting the argument that vapes are a lower-risk alternative. PPEI hopes for further tax relaxation in the future to allow the legal industry to survive and provide these alternatives to adult smokers.
July 2025 has proven to be a pivotal month in the global fight against the illicit e-cigarette trade. Law enforcement and customs agencies from Asia to Europe and the Americas have launched significant operations, resulting in the seizure of millions of dollars’ worth of illegal vaping products. This roundup details the key enforcement actions from around the world, painting a clear picture of a shadow industry under increasing pressure from regulators who are tackling everything from large-scale smuggling to local retail violations.
Read moreCalifornia has achieved the lowest rate of youth vaping among all U.S. states, according to a new study by the American Lung Association. The research, which analyzed data collected between 2019 and 2023, also shows California with the lowest percentage of high schoolers who smoke traditional cigarettes or use tobacco products in general.
Read moreThe New Zealand government is revoking a regulation that would have required all vaping devices and heated tobacco products to have removable batteries. The decision, announced by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, is a direct response to a court challenge from Mason Corporation, the owner of the Shosha vape retail chain. The change will take effect from September 1st.
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law introducing criminal liability for the creation, sale, or use of counterfeit excise and special stamps for tobacco and alcohol products. The amendments to the Criminal Code also expand existing laws against the illegal trafficking of unstamped goods to explicitly include nicotine-containing products, such as vapes, in addition to traditional tobacco.
Read moreThe Melaka state health department is preparing a proposal to ban the manufacturing and sale of e-cigarettes (vapes) within the state. According to State Health, Human Resources, and Unity Committee Chairman Ngwe Hee Sem, the proposal will be presented to the state executive council for a final decision later this year.
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