The Vietnamese Ministry of Justice has recently issued Assessment Report No. 68 (68/BCTĐ-BTP) regarding the Draft Decree amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 117/2020/NĐ-CP, which stipulates administrative sanctions in the health sector. The Ministry has requested clarification on two key points related to the regulation of electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products.
Read moreAs of March 24, 2025, nearly all flavored vape products are now banned in Utah following a federal judge’s ruling in an ongoing lawsuit against the state’s new e-cigarette law. The ban, which was initially set to go into effect at the beginning of 2025 but was temporarily halted by a restraining order in December 2024, has now been given the green light by Federal Judge David Barlow.
Read moreMississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed HB 916 into law, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to pass a tobacco industry-sponsored PMTA registry law. The law will restrict the sale of most disposable vapes, bottled e-liquids, and refillable vape devices, creating a significant market advantage for products made by major tobacco companies like Altria Group (NJOY vapes) and R.J. Reynolds (Vuse).
Read moreIn a letter sent on March 19, 2025, three U.S. representatives called on the Trump administration to take decisive action against the sale of illegal Chinese-made vape products in the United States. The letter, signed by Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota), John Moolenaar (R-Michigan), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), was addressed to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner Sara Brenner.
Read moreThe Netherlands, backed by 11 other EU nations, is calling on the European Commission to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. Ministers argue that current tobacco laws are outdated and fail to address the rise of new nicotine products, which are increasingly popular among young consumers.
Read moreMississippi, once a trailblazer in the fight against Big Tobacco, now finds itself in a peculiar position as a new law threatens to hand the vaping market to the very companies the state once sued. The recently passed HB 916, which quietly made its way to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk last week, is set to drastically change the landscape of the vaping industry in the state, leaving many small businesses fearing for their future.
Read moreThe Russian State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading that would allow the blocking of websites featuring cigarette and vape advertisements without the need for court proceedings.
Read moreA recent study co-authored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed a remarkable decline in e-cigarette use among American youth, with the number of middle and high school students currently using e-cigarettes falling to its lowest level in a decade. The study, published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal “American Journal of Preventive Medicine,” found that the FDA’s youth e-cigarette prevention campaign, “The Real Cost,” played a significant role in this reduction.
Read moreWith just over two months until the disposable vapes ban takes effect on June 1, a recent survey by Better Retailing’s publisher Newtrade Media reveals that more than half of independent convenience store owners in the UK have already started preparing by cutting down their ranges. However, many other crucial steps to prepare for the ban have yet to be addressed.
Read moreGovernor Phil Murphy has unveiled a new tax proposal that would significantly increase the cost of cigarettes and vaping products in New Jersey. The tax hikes, part of the state’s budget plan, are expected to generate $51 million in annual revenue.
Key Tax Increases Under the Proposal
- Cigarette Tax Hike: The per-pack tax would rise from $2.70 to $3.00, bringing in an estimated $41 million annually.
- Vape Liquid Tax Increase: The tax on nicotine-containing e-liquids would triple from $0.10 to $0.30 per milliliter.
- E-Liquid Container Tax: The state would also triple the container tax from 10% to 30%, adding $10 million in projected revenue.
Murphy’s administration justifies the tax hikes as a way to boost public health while also increasing state revenue. However, critics argue that the move disproportionately affects lower-income residents and could drive more consumers to cross-border or black-market purchases.
While some lawmakers support the tax increases as a discouragement strategy for nicotine use, opponents warn that excessive taxation may push consumers toward unregulated alternatives.
As New Jersey’s budget discussions continue, the debate over these tobacco and vape tax hikes is expected to intensify.
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