Activists and leaders of vaping associations have sent a formal request to Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies, urging them to halt a proposed constitutional ban on e-cigarettes. The initiative, which has already been approved by the lower house and sent to the Senate for debate, is now expected to undergo changes and be returned for a potential vote in an extraordinary session, according to Jucopo president Ricardo Monreal.
Read moreAustralia is now waging a “de facto war on nicotine” that risks the same failures as previous prohibition-style drug policies, according to some academic experts. They argue that the country’s strategy, characterized by the world’s most expensive legal cigarettes and an effective ban on retail e-cigarette sales, is directly responsible for an explosion in the black market for both products.
Read moreIllinois is set to implement significant tax increases on vaping products and most other tobacco items (excluding traditional cigarettes) starting July 1st. The state tax on vaping products will triple, rising from 15% to 45% of the wholesale price. Similarly, most other tobacco products, including cigars and chewing tobacco, will see their wholesale tax increase from 36% to 45%. Non-tobacco nicotine products like Zyn nicotine pouches and nicotine-containing lozenges and gum are also subject to this higher 45% tax.
Read moreThe Oregon House of Representatives has passed House Bill 3940, which would create a new tax on oral nicotine products like nicotine pouches. The bill, which passed in a 37-8 vote on Monday, now moves to the Senate for consideration before the legislative session adjourns on June 29.
Read moreLiquor traders in South Africa are raising concerns about the significant business impact of the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill currently being processed by the Department of Health. The bill proposes a complete ban on all indoor smoking and vaping, and also restricts use in certain outdoor areas, a move that traders say will be costly and difficult to implement.
Read moreRussia’s State Duma is set to consider a new legislative initiative that would completely ban both the wholesale and retail sale of all vapes and electronic cigarettes. The bill, proposed by deputies Sergey Mironov and Yana Lantratova, aims to address the widespread use of these devices, particularly among teenagers.
Read moreThe Perak state government is targeting October to enforce a statewide ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vapes. A. Sivanesan, chairman of the state’s human resources and health committee, announced that a working paper on the matter is currently being drafted by the state health department.
Read moreIn a significant decision impacting the vaping industry, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 20 in FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. that challenges to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing denial orders (MDOs) for new tobacco products can be brought not only by manufacturers but also by retailers. This expansion of standing is expected to lead to a surge in legal challenges, particularly in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a venue where litigants have historically found more success against federal agencies.
Read moreLaw Effective July 1, 2025, Toughens Carding, Adds Tax, and Imposes Severe Penalties for Underage Sales
Read moreBelgium is urging European Union member states to support a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes across the entire EU. Speaking at a Health Council meeting in Luxembourg, Belgian Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke declared his government’s intent to combat the appeal of these products, particularly to young people.
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