Representative Edgar Robles has introduced a bill in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives that would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes in establishments located within 500 meters of schools. The proposed legislation, House Bill 385, aims to address growing concerns about the increasing use of e-cigarettes among young people.
Read moreKentucky is on the verge of introducing new regulations for businesses selling tobacco, nicotine, and vape products, as Senate Bill 100 is expected to emerge from the House Committee this week. The proposed legislation aims to implement a licensing requirement for retailers and enforce harsher penalties for those caught selling these products to individuals under the age of 21.
Read moreOn Mar 10, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant settlement with e-cigarette company Juul Labs Inc. The company has agreed to pay $79 million to resolve allegations that it improperly targeted minors in its marketing efforts.
Read moreThe Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has announced a new set of rules and requirements aimed at combating the illegal trade of vape products, ensuring consumer safety, and streamlining import procedures. The agency is seeking public and stakeholder input on the draft Department Administrative Order (DAO), which amends the documentary requirements for obtaining a Statement of Confirmation (SOC) for product importers.
Read moreA Canadian court has approved a plan to settle long-running tobacco lawsuits in the country. As part of the settlement, the Canadian units of three major tobacco companies – Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco – will pay a staggering C$32.5 billion (approximately $22.67 billion USD) to resolve the legal disputes that have plagued them for years.
Read moreThailand is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing problem of illegal e-cigarette sales, with the government considering the establishment of a special committee to lead the charge. As reported by the Bangkok Post on March 8, 2025, more than 9,000 e-cigarette sales websites have been blocked so far, and the crackdown is set to intensify in the near future.
Read moreSenate Bill 702, which seeks to ban the sale of flavored nicotine and tobacco products in Oregon, has recently been heard by the Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. While proponents of the bill, such as District 15 Representative Janeen Sollman, argue that the ban is necessary to protect youth from becoming addicted to harmful tobacco products, local shop owners like Bobby Painter of Sky High Smoke Shop disagree, asserting that the real problem lies in the availability of these products rather than their flavors.
Read moreThe Indonesian Personal Vaporizer Association (APVI) has reported a remarkable 50% increase in electronic cigarette tax stamp purchases, reaching an impressive Rp2.8 trillion in 2024. This substantial growth is a testament to the rapid expansion of the electronic cigarette industry, driven by strong demand from both domestic and international markets.
Read moreSales of unauthorized, flavored disposable vapes in the United States amounted to approximately $2.4 billion in 2024, representing 35% of the e-cigarette market in outlets such as convenience stores and supermarkets, according to private retail sales data reviewed by Reuters. The data, provided by an industry source outside of the market research firm Circana, shows a decline from $3.2 billion in 2023 and $2.8 billion in 2022.
Read moreSouth Carolina senators are once again attempting to tackle the issue of children’s access to illegal vapes by proposing a bill that would create a registry of vapes and e-cigarettes approved for sale in the state. The bill, which was sent to the Senate floor on Thursday, would base the registry on products that have received approval or are pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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