A new bill, House Bill No. 5364, has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives aiming to abolish the tax distinction between different types of vape juices. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., seeks to impose a uniform excise tax rate on all e-liquids, regardless of whether they contain freebase nicotine or nicotine salts.
Read moreA new law in Arkansas, Act 590, is now being enforced as of November 1st, making it illegal for retailers to sell vaping products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This legislation has created a regulated state directory of manufacturers and products that are permitted for sale, significantly limiting the variety of vapes available to consumers.
Read moreThe European Union has circulated a revised, less combative compromise proposal for its unified position at the World Health Organisation’s upcoming Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) conference (COP11). The new text, distributed to delegates on October 27, marks a significant softening from an earlier, more aggressive draft that had alarmed tobacco harm reduction advocates with its calls for sweeping bans on vaping products, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches.
Read moreThe government of Trinidad and Tobago has doubled the excise duties on CARICOM-manufactured cigarettes and tobacco, aligning them with the 100% tax hike on locally manufactured products outlined in the 2026 Budget. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh confirmed the changes, explaining the move creates a level playing field and addresses concerns from local manufacturers about unfair competition from imports.
Read moreA new campaign group, ‘20 Is Plenty‘, has launched in the UK to advocate for balanced and sensible regulation of nicotine pouches. The initiative is urging the government to introduce a 20mg maximum strength cap per pouch, describing it as a practical, evidence-based measure to protect public health without restricting adult access to these smoking and vaping alternatives.
Read moreTobacco and vape shops in Moscow and other major Russian cities are experiencing a significant shortage of disposable e-cigarettes, leading to empty shelves and prices doubling for remaining stock. The crisis, which began developing around two months ago, is attributed to a combination of logistical bottlenecks in Kazakhstan and growing uncertainty over Russia’s future vape regulations.
Read moreThe Thai government is planning to impose stricter controls on e-cigarettes (vapes) following a reported fivefold increase in the number of users over the past three years. Despite a long-standing legal prohibition on vaping in the country, the number of vapers aged 15 and over has allegedly surged from 78,000 in 2021 to over 400,000 in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Office.
Read moreThe Columbia Heights City Council is deliberating a significant ordinance amendment that would ban the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco products, including vapes, and gradually phase out all tobacco licenses in the city through attrition. The proposal, which received a lengthy discussion at a recent council meeting, also includes provisions to prohibit coupons and discounts for tobacco products, set minimum prices and package sizes, and increase penalties for sales violations.
Read moreThe Thai Cabinet has approved proposals from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to implement stricter controls on electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Thailand. The move comes in response to a rapid increase in vape usage, particularly among children and youth, which is leading to severe nicotine addiction and broader public health impacts.
Read moreThe Acting Director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Bret Koplow, has signaled a potential shift in the agency’s approach to tobacco control, expressing support for a “tobacco harm reduction” strategy to lower cigarette smoking rates. Speaking at the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) conference, Koplow stated he “carefully supports” the potential for expanding the range of authorized flavored e-cigarettes.
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