Malaysian Customs officers in Port Klang have intercepted a massive shipment of approximately 300,000 vapes and their components that had arrived from China and are believed to have been destined for Singapore. The discovery on July 30 highlights the sophisticated methods used by smuggling syndicates and underscores Malaysia’s role as a major maritime trafficking hub for illicit goods in Southeast Asia.
Read moreNew Law Prohibits Sale of All Vapes Containing Cannabinoids, Including Legal CBD and Delta-8
A new and significant anti-vape law, Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), has officially taken effect in Texas as of September 1st. The legislation prohibits the sale and marketing of all vaping devices that contain cannabinoids, effectively removing a wide range of popular products from the shelves of retail stores across the state. This includes vapes containing not only THC but also federally legal, non-intoxicating compounds like CBD, as well as hemp-derived psychoactive substances like Delta-8 THC and THCA. The law also includes restrictions on certain nicotine vapes and youth-appealing marketing.
Read moreThe City of Dothan, Alabama, is set to introduce a new tax on vaping products, scheduled to take effect this December. Following recent authorization from the Alabama Legislature, the city will levy a tax of 10 cents per milliliter on vape fluid. The new ordinance will be formally enacted later this month, with the tax implementation beginning 60 days after that date. In addition to the tax, the city has also established a new business license requirement for all vendors selling vape products.
Read moreUkraine has enacted a new law on the prevention and control of industrial pollution that includes provisions to ban so-called “self-mixes” – mixtures used to prepare e-liquids for vapes. This move aims to close a significant loophole in the country’s existing regulations.
Read moreGovernment Aims to Raise Over a Trillion Pesos Annually with New Tax Reform
The Colombian Ministry of Hacienda (Finance) has introduced a bill to Congress that proposes a significant tax increase on cigarettes and vaping products. The reform aims to achieve two primary goals: reduce the consumption of tobacco and its substitutes to improve public health, and secure fresh revenue for the national budget, with projections of raising over one trillion additional pesos (approximately USD 250 million) annually starting in 2026.
Read moreTobacco Excise Jumps Nearly 7% as Experts and Politicians Question Price-Led Strategy
Cigarette prices in Australia, already among the highest in the world, are set to jump by nearly 7% on Monday due to a scheduled rise in the tobacco excise. This increase comes amid escalating criticism that the government’s price-led anti-smoking policy is fueling an explosive black market, which has been linked to a surge in violent crime, including robberies and arson attacks.
Read moreThe canton of Geneva, Switzerland, has banned the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, also known as “Puff Bars,” with the new law taking immediate effect. The Grand Council (cantonal parliament) passed the legislation nearly unanimously on Friday, invoking an emergency clause.
Read moreRevised Structure Replaces Sales Tax with Specific Excise Duties on Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Devices
The government of Bhutan has announced a significant revision to its taxation framework for tobacco and vaping products, which is set to take effect early next year. The new structure replaces the existing sales tax system with a combination of customs duties, goods and services tax (GST), and specific excise taxes.
Harsher Penalties, Including Revocation of Permits and Re-Entry Bans, to Take Effect September 1st
Foreigners caught vaping in Singapore will face significantly harsher sanctions, including the potential revocation of residency permits, deportation, and a ban on re-entry, under a strict new policy effective September 1st. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the crackdown to combat the rampant use of vapes.
Read moreThe government of Macau is exploring a full ban on the possession of e-cigarettes, a move that would significantly tighten its already strict tobacco control laws. While the manufacturing, sale, and import of vapes are already prohibited, the Health Bureau is now studying this further restriction in response to strong public feedback favoring stricter regulations.
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