E-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs and tobacco giant Altria Group have appealed a British Columbia Supreme Court decision certifying a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges the companies deceptively marketed vaping products as safe alternatives to smoking, sparking criticism from health advocates who accuse the firms of delaying accountability.
Read moreThe Brazilian Tobacco Industry Association (Abifumo) reports that potential regulatory decisions on nicotine pouches by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) could lead to a revision of Brazil’s ban on electronic cigarettes. This development comes as illegal vape sales continue to rise nationwide.
Read moreThe South African Parliament has advanced the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to clause-by-clause deliberations. This legislative step, approved by the Portfolio Committee on Health, brings the country closer to enforcing a ban on public vaping and smoking.
Read moreA new poll has revealed that two-thirds of parents with children under 18 want the legal vaping age raised to 21. The survey, conducted by Whitestone Insight, indicates that the public views current government plans to curb youth vaping as inadequate, demanding immediate crackdowns on illegal retailers instead.
Read moreKuwait’s Ministry of Health has established a regulatory framework that bans the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to anyone under the age of 21. Issued by Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi under Ministerial Resolution No. 237 of 2026, the law takes effect on January 1, 2027, to curb youth nicotine consumption.
Read moreUK vape retailers are preparing for operational disruptions as the new Vape Product Duty (VPD) takes effect on October 1, 2026. The tax, which adds £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid, aims to curb youth vaping and increase public revenue but will sharply raise retail prices.
Read moreHealth advocates warn that youth nicotine exposure will rise following the FDA’s approval of new flavored nicotine pouches. Caroline Joyce of Parents Against Vaping stated that flavored options and easy access are driving youth nicotine use, particularly in states with loose retail regulations like Tennessee.
Read morePainesville Township trustees are set to review a proposed zoning resolution that limits where tobacco, vape, and hemp retailers can operate. The township’s zoning commission voted unanimously on August 10 to advance the proposal, which aims to regulate the density and hours of electronic smoking device sales.
Read moreThe UK government will ban all vending machines selling tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, and vaping or nicotine products starting October 29, 2026. Under the new regulations, premises managers commit an offense if they allow customers to purchase or receive these products directly from a vending machine.
Read moreKazakhstan authorities are penalizing residents who smoke in apartment building entryways, corridors, and elevators with fines starting at 64,875 tenge. Under Article 441 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, the ban applies to traditional cigarettes, vapes, hookahs, and heated tobacco systems.
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