The European Union is preparing a sweeping revision of its tobacco taxation policies that could see the price of a pack of cigarettes in countries like Italy increase by as much as €3. The proposed overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, significantly raise minimum excise rates on traditional tobacco, and, for the first time, apply these principles to new-generation products like e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches.
Read moreAs the United Kingdom’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill works its way through Parliament, the convenience retailers who stand on the frontline of its implementation are raising their voices. They are calling for smarter, more practical nicotine policies that target the real problem – the booming illicit market – rather than penalizing compliant, tax-paying businesses. While there is broad support in principle for a national licensing scheme to sell tobacco and vape products, retailers are warning that unless it is fair, practical, and properly enforced, the new regulations could misfire, punishing the law-abiding while allowing criminal offenders to slip through the cracks. When it comes to the proposed generational smoking ban, however, the sentiment shifts from cautious optimism to deep-seated skepticism and disbelief.
Read moreDenver voters have decisively approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products within the city, retaining a controversial ordinance passed by the City Council. With 72% of votes tallied in favor of Referendum 310 on Tuesday, the ban is set to move forward, marking a significant public health decision for the city.
Read moreThe number of adults smoking cigarettes in Scotland has fallen to a record low of 12%, a significant decrease from 23.4% in 2011, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite this progress, Scotland’s smoking rate remains slightly above the UK average of 9.1%. This decline aligns with the Scottish Government’s policy goal of reducing smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2034.
Read moreStatewide bans on flavored e-cigarettes may have an unintended and concerning consequence: pushing young adults back to smoking traditional cigarettes. A new study analyzing data from various sources, including the National Youth Tobacco Survey, found that while these flavor bans did not significantly affect e-cigarette use among teens or young adults, they did lead to an increase in conventional cigarette smoking for users aged 18 to 24.
Read moreFor the first time on record, more people in Britain now vape than smoke traditional cigarettes, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The 2024 figures show that one in ten people aged 16 and over (10%) use e-cigarettes regularly, compared with 9.1% who smoke cigarettes. This translates to approximately 5.4 million vapers versus 4.9 million smokers across the nation.
Read moreAs the United Kingdom Parliament’s House of Lords scrutinizes the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-25, esteemed legal academic Dr. Matthew Rimmer from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has endorsed the legislation in a new report. He frames the bill as a justified and proportionate measure aimed at creating “smokefree generations” and enhancing fundamental human rights, including the right to life and health.
Read moreThe Bhutanese Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking proactive steps to curb the growing threat of e-cigarettes, particularly among youth, by introducing significant new tax measures and strengthening regulations. This move follows rising health concerns and two recorded cases of vaping-related lung collapse at Lungtenphu Hospital last year.
Read moreImperial Brands is calling on retailers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to respond to a crucial Government call for evidence that will help design a new retail licensing scheme for all tobacco and vape products. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched the consultation, titled “Tobacco and Vapes: evidence to support legislation,” which will close on December 3, 2025.
Read moreAustralia’s illicit tobacco cartel, allegedly run by a deported underworld kingpin, has reportedly joined forces with a mysterious Chinese crime gang to infiltrate and control the local illegal vape market. The syndicate’s brand of choice, “Alibarbar,” is being aggressively pushed into hundreds of shops across Australia in a market takeover driven by threats and extortion, revealing a new and dangerous front in the battle against organized crime and illicit nicotine products.
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