The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new nationwide initiative aimed at compelling hundreds of thousands of retailers to stop selling illegal vaping products. The campaign is designed to combat the youth vaping crisis and increase “voluntary compliance” among businesses like vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations by providing clear information on which products are legal to sell.
Read moreThe grace period for the New South Wales (NSW) government’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme has ended, ushering in a new era of stricter enforcement for retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products, including vapes. As of October 2nd, businesses must hold and display a valid tobacco license to legally sell these products, with significant penalties now in effect for non-compliance.
Read moreSingapore has launched an intensified enforcement blitz against vaping on its public transport network, resulting in more than 60 individuals being caught for possessing or using e-vaporizers in the past six weeks. The initiative, which began in August 2025, is part of a broader nationwide crackdown on vaping, which Prime Minister Wong recently stated would be treated as a drug issue.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Perak will stop issuing new licenses and cease renewing existing licenses for the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026. Perak Health Committee Chairman A. Sivanesan announced that the state executive council has agreed to this move to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreThe Mobile City Council has passed an ordinance to locally collect a new statewide tax on vaping products. This decision follows the passage of a state bill that imposes a 10-cent-per-milliliter charge on these items. Municipalities across Alabama were given the option to either collect this tax themselves or allow the state to collect and then disburse the funds.
Read moreThe Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved a new local tax on vaping products, a move city leaders say will ensure more revenue stays within the capital city. However, some local vape shop owners are concerned it will hurt their businesses by driving up prices for customers.
Read moreLawmakers in Guam’s 38th Legislature have voiced strong support for a new measure that would impose a tax on vaping products, with the generated revenue intended to fund the island’s Cancer Trust Fund. The proposal, discussed during a regular session on September 29, 2025, aims to address a shortfall in health program funding linked to the shift from traditional cigarettes to vaping.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), in a coordinated effort with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced the seizure of more than 2.1 million illicit, unauthorized flavored e-cigarettes, or vapes, in a recent nationwide sweep. This massive enforcement action targeted five distributors and six retailers across seven different states, signaling a significant escalation in the federal government’s crackdown on the illegal vaping product market. The raids are part of a broader strategy to address public health concerns, particularly the appeal of these products to youth, and to tackle what officials are framing as a national security issue.
Read moreThe Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that proposes to increase excise taxes on tobacco products starting in 2026. According to the draft law, the tax on cigarettes is set to rise by 11.3%, while the tax on other tobacco products (including pipe, smoking, chewing, sucking, snuff, and hookah tobacco) could increase by 7%.
Read moreJuul Labs UK has announced a significant expansion of its flavor portfolio for the JUUL2 system, introducing new Mango, Apple, Watermelon, and Lychee flavored pods. The new single-fruit flavors are set to roll out across the UK starting October 3rd, available through major retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, and the company’s website.
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