Quebec Vaping Rates Surge, as Smoking Stays Stable

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Disposable Vapes Dominate Market, Surging from 4% to 46% of Vaper Preference Since 2020

Vaping prevalence in Quebec has significantly increased since 2020, with a notable surge among young adults and a dramatic shift towards disposable devices, according to a new report from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ). The findings are based on the 2023 Quebec Survey on Tobacco and Vaping Products, which aims to document the evolution of nicotine consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic and new legislative measures.

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Virginia Roanoke Considers $20,000 Annual Fee for Vape Shops

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The Virginia Roanoke City Council is considering a proposal to impose a $20,000 annual operation fee on specialty vape shops. The measure, introduced by Councilman Phazhon Nash, would apply to businesses that primarily sell vaping products, not to convenience stores or gas stations that also sell them.

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Mississippi to Ban Unauthorized Vape Products in October

A new Mississippi law, House Bill 916, will take full effect on October 1st, restricting the sale of all vape products in the state to only those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This measure aims to align the state’s retail market with federal standards and curb the sale of unregulated products.

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Russia Bans Sale of Vapes and Energy Drinks Under a Single Brand

Russia’s consumer protection agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has banned the sale of vapes and energy drinks under a single brand name. The decision follows an investigation prompted by the Prosecutor General’s Office after public activists raised concerns that promoting energy drinks under the same brand as vapes violates the law against promoting nicotine-containing products.

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USPS Blocks Shipments from Major Illicit Vape Distributor

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has cracked down on a major distributor of unregulated vapes, blocking it from using its services for business shipments in a significant blow to the multi-billion dollar illicit e-cigarette industry. This action, revealed in letters reviewed by Reuters, stands to benefit large tobacco companies like Altria and British American Tobacco (BAT), which have long battled against the flood of unauthorized vapes, mostly from China.

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Juul Labs Files New Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against NJOY and Altria

Juul Labs has escalated its legal battle with competitors NJOY and its parent company, Altria, by filing new patent infringement complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The latest lawsuits allege that the NJOY DAILY vapor product infringes on a patent owned by Juul Labs.

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UK Vape Tax Could Push E-Liquid Prices to £40 a Bottle

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Vapers in the United Kingdom are facing a significant price hike on e-liquids, with a new government-imposed vape duty set to take effect in October 2026. The tax will add a flat rate of 22p for every milliliter of vape liquid, a move that will dramatically increase costs for consumers, particularly those who buy larger, more cost-effective bottles.

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Minnesota: Northfield Postpones Vote on Flavored Vape Ban

The Northfield, Minnesota, City Council has voted to table a proposed ordinance that would have banned the sale of flavored vaping products and implemented other strict tobacco regulations. The decision to postpone the vote was made to allow city staff and advocates more time to conduct research and work with local businesses who fear the ban would be devastating.

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India Researchers Call for Re-evaluation of Vape Ban

Researchers from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have called for the Indian government to re-evaluate its complete ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes. In a commentary published this month in the JCO Global Oncology, oncologists Dr. Abhishek Shankar and Dr. Vaibhav Sahni argue that a total prohibition, as enacted by India’s 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), may be counterproductive and that a regulated, evidence-based approach should be considered.

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Malaysian Health Minister: Vape Ban is No Longer an ‘If’

The Malaysian Health Ministry is committed to a ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes and will present an expert committee’s recommendation to the Cabinet once a comprehensive study is complete, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. “We are committed to this (vape ban); it is no longer a matter of ‘if’,” he stated firmly.

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