Indiana is set to implement a dramatic 201% increase in its cigarette excise tax on July 1st, raising the rate from 99.5 cents to nearly $3 per pack. While lawmakers aim to boost state revenue and curb smoking, experts warn this move will likely trigger a significant unintended consequence: a surge in cigarette smuggling and tax evasion.
Read morePoland’s Ministry of Health is advancing a draft bill (No. UD213) to completely ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, covering both nicotine and nicotine-free versions. The primary goal is to protect youth from nicotine addiction and address environmental concerns related to plastic and lithium-ion battery waste. The proposed regulation also aims to restrict nicotine pouches and other novel nicotine products, potentially moving them under pharmaceutical regulations.
Read moreA new poll commissioned by the campaign group We Vape reveals low public support for the Irish government’s stringent restrictions on nicotine pouches. The survey of 1,038 adults found that fewer than 10% support banning the sale of these products, while over 44% believe they should be regulated rather than prohibited. This comes as Ireland moves to ban disposable vapes and tighten rules on pouch packaging, flavors, and sales to minors.
Read moreA coalition of 25 state attorneys general, led by California’s Rob Bonta, has formally requested Shopify to stop hosting websites that sell illegal vaping products. In a letter sent Monday, officials from states including Illinois and Arizona, alongside authorities from New York and D.C., urged the e-commerce platform to cut ties with merchants lacking necessary licenses or violating U.S. laws.
Read moreThe Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is urging a complete nationwide ban on vape products, citing serious health risks and misleading marketing. The agency criticized advertisements that portray vaping as a safer, nicotine-free alternative to traditional cigarettes, asserting instead that both the vapor and the devices contain harmful chemicals linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and lung illnesses.
Read moreFor the first time, a comprehensive study has shed light on the vaping habits of Argentines, revealing that approximately 5% of the adult population—nearly 2 million people—are exclusive vapers who do not smoke traditional cigarettes. The survey, conducted by Opinaia with a representative sample of 1,500 cases nationwide, provides crucial insights into user profiles, motivations, and the pressing need for a regulated market.
Read moreInternal documents leaked from the COP11 WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) meeting in Geneva have exposed a covert attempt by European Commission officials (DG SANTE) and the Danish EU Council Presidency to impose a sweeping, continent-wide prohibition on all novel nicotine products. This move, described by senior diplomats as a “direct violation of mandate,” reportedly defies the explicit rejection of such bans by EU member state governments just days prior in Brussels.
Read moreThe UK government is set to unveil a series of robust measures to combat the booming trade in illegal vapes, including the introduction of mandatory digital stamps with QR codes. These stamps will allow consumers and enforcement officers to easily verify the authenticity of products. The initiative, expected to be announced in Wednesday’s Budget, aims to disrupt criminal networks and protect the public from unregulated, potentially dangerous e-cigarettes.
Read moreCriminals selling illegal vapes on Britain’s high streets will face significant new penalties, including fines of up to £10,000 and potential prison sentences, under a major crackdown to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in next week’s Budget. The measures aim to disrupt criminal networks, protect the public from unregulated products, and support compliant businesses.
Read moreThe German government has officially confirmed its intention to introduce a statutory ban on disposable e-cigarettes, a move welcomed by the waste management industry as a crucial step for environmental protection and worker safety. The announcement came via a protocol declaration during the Federal Council’s (Bundesrat) deliberation on amendments to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
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