A Washington judge has denied a request to halt the state’s new 95% excise tax on nicotine products, dealing a major blow to retailers who argue the levy is destroying small businesses. Attorney Jackson Maynard, representing the vape industry, described the tax as “draconian,” citing one client who accrued an $80,000 tax bill in just the first two weeks of the year on inventory they had already paid taxes on.
Read moreÉctor Jaime Ramírez, a deputy for Mexico’s National Action Party (PAN) and a medical doctor, has publicly backed the use of vaporizers as a smoking cessation tool, directly challenging the country’s recent General Health Law. Following the publication of the ban in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), Ramírez warned that prohibiting the production and sale of these devices will not reduce consumption but will instead hand a lucrative market over to organized crime.
Read moreThe Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has cast significant doubt on the viability of Iowa’s e-cigarette registration law, with one judge characterizing the regulatory burden as potentially “deadly” for manufacturers. The panel reviewed a lower court’s decision to block House File 2677, a law requiring vape companies to prove compliance with federal regulations to sell products within the state. The hearing highlighted a growing judicial skepticism toward state-level attempts to duplicate FDA enforcement powers.
Read moreBrazil initiated a nationwide crackdown on nicotine products this January, shifting from administrative warnings to a rigorous federal mandate. By elevating the previous Anvisa RDC 855 resolution to Federal Law, the government closed legal loopholes and introduced some of the strictest commercial zoning laws in Latin America.
Read moreThe 2026 excise tax adjustment in the Philippines will directly increase the retail prices of all tobacco and nicotine products. Mandated by Republic Acts 11346 and 11467, the specific tax on a pack of cigarettes has risen to ₱69.46, while heated tobacco products and vapor products also face significant hikes, aiming to boost state revenue and curb consumption.
Key Takeaways:
- Cigarette Hike: Tax per pack rises to ₱69.46 from ₱66.15.
- Vape Increase: Nicotine salt and freebase liquids now taxed at ₱60.20 per ml.
- HTP Adjustment: Heated tobacco products see tax climb to ₱37.63 per pack.
- Fiscal Impact: Sin tax collections jumped to ₱106 billion by Sept 2025.
Mexico’s new legislation, effective January 2026, imposes a total ban on the commercialization, import, and sale of all vaping devices, regardless of nicotine content. While personal possession and use remain legal, anyone involved in the supply chain—from manufacturers to retailers—faces severe penalties, including up to eight years in prison.
Key Takeaways:
- Commercial Ban: Manufacture, distribution, and sale are strictly prohibited.
- Prison Sentences: Violators in the supply chain face 8 years in prison.
- Personal Use Exempt: Consumers will not be penalized for possession.
- Black Market Risk: Critics warn the ban may fuel unregulated illicit trade.
Richmond-upon-Thames has achieved the second-lowest smoking rate in England (5.3%) largely through its effective “Swap to Stop” scheme. By providing free vape starter kits and behavioral support to adult smokers, the council has successfully engaged residents, achieving a 58% quit rate among participants. The program emphasizes vaping as a key harm-reduction tool.
Key Takeaways:
- Record Low: Smoking prevalence in Richmond has dropped to just 5.3%.
- High Success Rate: 58% of residents using the service successfully quit smoking.
- Harm Reduction: Vaping is endorsed as a significantly less harmful alternative to cigarettes.
- Financial Savings: Quitting can save residents approximately £3,500 annually.
Alabama lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 9 (SB-9), which aims to ban vaping and e-cigarette use in indoor public spaces. This legislation would expand the existing Clean Indoor Air Act to include electronic devices, renaming it the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act, with potential implementation in October if passed.
Key Takeaways:
- Indoor Ban: SB-9 proposes prohibiting vapes in public indoor areas.
- Legislative Update: Expands the 2003 Alabama Indoor Clean Air Act.
- Health Focus: Driven by data attributing over 6,000 annual deaths in Alabama to smoking.
Denver has begun strict enforcement of its flavored tobacco ban as of January 1, 2026, utilizing both public-facing and undercover inspections. Retailers found selling prohibited products, including menthol, face escalating fines starting at $1,000 and potential license suspension. The city aims to visit each of the estimated 600 retailers multiple times a year to ensure compliance.
Key Takeaways:
- Immediate Enforcement: “Soft enforcement” plans were scrapped; strict compliance checks began Jan 1.
- Hefty Penalties: Fines range from $1,000 to $5,000, with license suspension for repeat offenders.
- Undercover Ops: The city targets 2-4 undercover visits per retailer annually.
- Business Impact: Local vape shops report revenue drops of up to 50% due to the ban.
A new legislative push through House Bills 1618 and 926 aims to eliminate long-standing indoor smoking loopholes in Missouri’s gaming facilities to protect worker and patron health.
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