Maine is set to implement a significant increase in taxes on all tobacco products, including cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches, starting in January. Governor Janet Mills signed the budget bill into law in June, marking the state’s first cigarette tax hike in two decades.
Read moreThe Russian government has announced a pilot project for the mandatory labeling of reusable electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, set to begin on July 14, 2025. According to Government Resolution No. 1015, the experiment will cover devices corresponding to customs code 8543 40 000 0 and will run until February 28, 2026.
Participation in the pilot will be voluntary for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, who will receive labeling codes free of charge. The project’s goal is to test a product tracking system to increase market transparency and reduce the share of counterfeit products. The Ministry of Industry and Trade will establish rules for applying and registering in the “Chestny ZNAK” tracking system by August 31, 2025. The results of this voluntary experiment will determine whether the labeling becomes mandatory for all market participants in the future.
The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously voted to establish a minimum price of $25 for e-cigarettes, a move aimed at deterring young people from buying these products and helping current users quit. The ordinance also prevents new tobacco shops from opening within 300 feet of K-12 schools.
Read morePublic schools across Alabama are set to implement a new, state-approved system to prevent student vaping in the upcoming academic year. This initiative is mandated by House Bill 8 (HB8), sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), which requires the Alabama State Board of Education to create a model anti-vaping policy for all local school boards to adopt by November.
Read moreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago have seized a significant shipment of illicit vaping products, totaling 43,200 pieces, for violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. The shipment, which originated from China, was destined for an address in Mississippi.
Read moreThe Czech Ministry of Health is moving to ban candy-like flavors in e-cigarettes in an effort to make vaping less appealing to children and teenagers. The planned amendment to existing regulations will prohibit sweet flavors such as cotton candy, marshmallow, and donut from being sold. However, the ban will not be comprehensive, as flavors like tobacco, coffee, tea, mint, and fruit (including strawberry and banana) will still be permitted.
Read moreTwo new laws have taken effect in Alabama this summer, significantly regulating the sale of both flavored nicotine vapes and smokable hemp-derived products. The legislation aims to curtail youth access to these items.
Read moreOver 135 Smokers Quit Through Free Vape Kit and Support Initiative
The City of Wolverhampton Council has extended its successful “Swap to Stop” smoking cessation program for another 12 months after helping over 135 local smokers quit in its first year. The initiative provides free vaping starter kits and dedicated behavioral support to residents looking to stop smoking.
Read moreThe Lahore High Court (LHC) has provided significant relief to vape and e-cigarette businesses in Pakistan, ordering authorities to cease all punitive actions against them until a proper legal framework is enacted to regulate the industry. Justice Anwaar Hussain delivered the ruling in response to over 100 petitions filed by vape dealers and mall owners across Punjab.
Read moreA new state law has taken effect in Wisconsin as of July 1st, effectively banning the sale of most popular vaping products that have not received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The law prohibits retailers from ordering new, unapproved vaping products and sets a deadline of September 1st for them to clear existing inventory from their shelves, after which they could face fines of $1,000 per unlisted item sold.
Read moreAbout Ecigator
About Us
Business
- Authentication Check
- Press Release
- Store Location
- Stag Bar Vape