Chinese electronic cigarette brand Elf Bar, owned by Iqiyi, faces further controversy after its Lost Mary disposable e-cigarette was found to exceed the maximum permissible nicotine limit by 80%. Tests were conducted after the Daily Mail previously found that Elf Bar’s 600 series products exceeded the legal nicotine limit by over 50%, leading to them being withdrawn from supermarkets. Last year, more than half of 11-17-year-olds attempting to use e-cigarettes reportedly used Elf Bar, despite their illegal sale to under-18s. ASH called for compliance checks for e-cigarette manufacturers and tests for the devices after finding particular concern that users were unaware of their ingredients.
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In a move to discourage tobacco use, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced during his Budget 2023 speech that the Singapore government will increase the excise duty on all tobacco products by 15% starting from Tuesday, February 14. The excise duty, which is levied on goods manufactured in or imported into Singapore, was last raised in 2018 when it went up by 10% on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Read moreThe German Customs has notified the local electronic cigarette association and economic operators that tobacco alternatives products, also known as e-cigarettes, which have been listed before July 1, 2022, should be re-taxed, and that all e-cigarettes held within the taxation area with invalid tax numbers, will be taxed according to the e-cigarette additional tax rate from February 13, 2023 onwards. Product owners must act quickly to comply, return used goods to a tax warehouse, have tax stamps affixed (by manufacturers, importers, or purchasers for commercial purposes), and fulfill retrospective taxation obligations. E-cigarette traders are advised to improve their retail packaging and use approved tax stamps for subsequent taxation while the tax warehouse owners must already have tax numbers to undertake all tax after-tax obligations.
Read moreThe Dutch government has recently announced a ban on flavoured e-cigarettes, making it one of several EU agencies to take this step. In this article, we will explore the reasoning behind this decision, its potential impact on the vaping industry, and what it means for manufacturers and consumers.
Read moreUK trade standard officials have seized illegal e-cigarettes, including those sold to children, and found that they lack mandatory health warnings, and contain nicotine far above the official limit. In response, 1.4 tons of these illegal products were sent for destruction. The Trade Standards Association is concerned about the increasing number of non-compliant e-cigarettes being sold and the issue of selling them to children, as this has attracted widespread public attention. While e-cigarettes could be useful to smokers looking to quit, consumers are reminded to be cautious and choose reputable e-cigarette stores.
Read moreIn a significant move towards addressing the growing use of alternative nicotine delivery systems, Senator Gustavo Moreno Hurtado has filed Bill No. 263 of 2022 before the General Secretariat of the Senate of the Republic in Colombia. The bill, titled “Regulation of Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Administration Products,” aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the production and commercialization of these products while prioritizing the protection of minors and non-consumers.
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E-cigarette manufacturer Juul has announced its plan to layoff around 400 employees, reduce its budget by 30% to 40%, and receive cash injections from early investors to stop bankruptcy preparation. The investment and restructure plan are designed to move the company forward, strengthen its financial base, and continue with the product development and scientific research while adhering to discussions with the US Food and Drug Administration. Recently, Juul has faced a plummet in valuation, dropping from $38 billion to $450 million as a result of disputes with the government regarding the sales of e-cigarettes. This decline in valuation was further exacerbated when an outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung disease occurred in the United States.
Read moreJuul, a leading US electronic cigarette manufacturer, could file for bankruptcy as it struggles with the effects of strict regulation. While the company has been expanding its overseas markets in recent years, the majority of its revenue still comes from the US market. However, since the FDA ordered the removal of all Juul products from the US market in June, the company has struggled financially. Sources claim that if the ban cannot be lifted entirely, Juul is expected to discuss financing issues with its lenders this week and enter a potential process of bankruptcy protection.
Read moreThe Panama City Beach City Council has taken the first step towards banning cigarette smoking and vaping in certain areas of the beach. On Thursday(2022/10/13), the council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit these activities in city parks, public beach accesses, and along the sandy beach within 400 feet of the Russell-Fields Pier.
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