The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to align taxes on vape products and traditional cigarettes this year to increase revenue collection, according to BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. During the BIR Region 7B Tax Campaign Kickoff, Lumagui told reporters, “I think it will happen this year. There will be an improvement, and the drag down of excise taxes on tobacco and vape will not be that big.”
Read moreSouth Carolina lawmakers have introduced a bill that would regulate vape products sold within the state, requiring all items to be registered in a state-approved directory. The proposed legislation aims to enhance consumer safety by ensuring that only FDA-authorized products meeting specific labeling and packaging standards, and avoiding banned substances, are available for purchase.
Read moreProposed Bill Aims to End Lawsuit, Increase Enforcement, Fund Anti-Vaping Efforts
The fate of Utah’s flavored vape ban, which was signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024 but blocked from taking effect by a district court judge, now hinges on the passage of HB432. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt MacPherson, the bill would repeal the ban while implementing stricter enforcement measures to combat youth vaping.
Read moreA new bill in the Iowa Senate that would impose a state tax on vapor cartridges for electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches is set to be considered by a Senate Committee. The proposed legislation has sparked a debate between those who believe vaping products should be taxed similarly to cigarettes and those who argue that these alternatives are less harmful and should not face the same level of taxation.
Read moreHouse Committee Narrowly Passes HB 1203, but Passage Unlikely This Year
The Washington State House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business has advanced House Bill 1203 (HB 1203) by a narrow 8-7 vote, setting the stage for further debate on a proposed statewide ban on flavored tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. However, the bill’s main sponsor, Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), acknowledged that the legislation needs more work and is unlikely to pass this year.
Read moreNew York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for their role in fueling the youth vaping epidemic. The companies, including popular brands such as Puff Bar and Elf Bar, are accused of illegally marketing and selling flavored disposable vapes to minors.
Read moreManufacturers and Sellers to Have 9 Months to Prepare for New Regulations
The Polish Sejm is expected to pass a law introducing a ban on the sale of flavored heated tobacco products in the near future. The Sejm’s health committee supported this solution on Wednesday, February 19.
Read moreIn January 2024, Chile implemented Law 21.642, which introduced stricter regulations on the sale and use of tobacco products, including a ban on selling e-cigarettes to minors. The Ministry of Health has been conducting inspections throughout the country to enforce these new rules.
Read moreThe Colombian House of Representatives has approved in a second debate a bill that seeks to impose a 30% tax on the consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in the country. The proposed “health tax,” as it is referred to in the legislation, aims to decrease the use of these electronic smoking devices in Colombia.
Read moreIn 2020, Massachusetts became the first US state to implement a comprehensive ban on all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes. A recent case involving a vape shop owner has brought to light the serious criminal consequences of violating this ban, as predicted by criminal justice reform advocates.
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