Colombia’s Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, has announced that the government’s new tax reform bill will include a special chapter to impose new taxes on tobacco, vapes, and other nicotine products. The proposal, part of a broader financing law, aims to address the “negative externalities” associated with these items and is expected to be presented to Congress in the coming days.
Read moreThe Brazilian federal government has issued a notice to major digital platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and e-commerce site Mercado Livre, demanding the removal of all content and offers related to electronic cigarettes (vapes) within 48 hours. The commercialization of these products is prohibited in Brazil.
Read moreThe campaign to repeal Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco products has raised nearly half a million dollars, with proponents out-fundraising the anti-tobacco side by more than a two-to-one margin. Campaign filings show the repeal effort, organized as “Citizen Power!”, has amassed approximately $328,000.
Read moreThe Texas Senate has once again approved a bill that would ban most hemp-derived THC products in the state, setting up a potential clash with Governor Greg Abbott and the House of Representatives. In a 22-8 vote, the Senate passed legislation from Senator Charles Perry (R) that would recriminalize the market for intoxicating cannabinoids.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco (BAT) France has acknowledged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), welcoming the inclusion of tobacco-free nicotine pouches within the scope of European taxation for the first time. The company views this as a crucial institutional recognition of these products as alternatives for adult smokers seeking to move away from combustible tobacco.
Read moreIndonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has officially expanded its supervisory authority to include addictive substances like vaping products or e-cigarettes, through the issuance of BPOM Regulation (PerBPOM) Number 19 of 2025. This new rule, which amends previous regulations, was promulgated by the Ministry of Law on July 3, 2025.
Read moreThe Gibraltar government is advancing with draft legislation that would prohibit anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products, including vapes. Following a public consultation period that drew around 30 responses, the proposal will now be taken to the Cabinet for a final decision on whether to proceed with the bill.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization to 20 of Philip Morris International’s (PMI) ZYN brand nicotine pouch products, a landmark decision that solidifies the brand’s position as the leader in the rapidly growing smokeless nicotine market. The authorization, which covers various flavors including Wintergreen and the unflavored “Chill” in both 3 mg and 6 mg strengths, was met with a surge in PMI’s stock price as investors reacted to the regulatory green light.
Read moreNew excise tax regulations that took effect in Poland on August 1st have introduced what experts are calling an absurd “double taxation” on vaping products, a move they warn is already fueling a significant expansion of the illicit market. The legislation extends excise duty not only to e-liquids but also to reusable vaping devices and their replaceable cartridges – a policy unprecedented within the European Union.
Read moreA new law banning the sale of certain disposable vapes is set to take effect in Texas on September 1st, leaving many local business owners concerned about their future. Texas Senate Bill 2024 enacts a sweeping prohibition on a wide range of vape products, primarily targeting those manufactured in or marketed from China, as well as any e-cigarette containing intoxicating substances other than nicotine, such as hemp-derived cannabinoids.
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