Guernsey’s top political body, the Policy & Resources Committee (P&R), is considering the introduction of a tax on vape liquids as part of its 2026 budget. This move follows the UK’s announcement of a similar levy set to be introduced in October 2026, which will be charged at a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid.
Read moreThe city of Richmond, Virginia, has implemented new zoning restrictions that limit where new tobacco and vape shops can open. The ordinance, approved by the Richmond City Council on Monday, July 28, is part of a broader effort to reduce the number of these businesses, particularly in areas frequented by children.
Read moreNew regulations for vape products are taking effect in Tennessee, introducing significant changes to how these items are taxed, sold, and regulated. As of this Friday, retailers in the state can only purchase vapor products from distributors or wholesalers who are licensed to sell tobacco products.
Read moreA researcher from Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is advocating for risk-based regulations for alternative tobacco products like e-cigarettes (vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs), arguing they should not be treated the same as conventional cigarettes. Bambang Prasetya, a BRIN researcher, stated that a BRIN study shows these alternative products have a different health risk profile.
Read moreThe tobacco industry is actively pushing the Irish government to increase regulation and implement an excise tax on its “new golden goose”: smoking-alternative products like vapes. British American Tobacco (BAT), a major player in the global vape market with its Vuse brand, is warning that Ireland’s illicit vape trade will thrive unless a planned excise tax is rolled out with strong enforcement measures.
Read moreA new bill has been filed in Colombia’s House of Representatives by Representative Wadith Manzur to regulate and impose taxes on vaping products. The primary objective of the proposal is to discourage the use of these devices, especially among young people, due to growing public health concerns.
Read moreThe European Union is once again pushing to increase and harmonize tobacco taxes across the bloc, with a revised Tobacco Excise Duty Directive (TED) that could see cigarette prices rise by an average of 18.6% in many member states. The proposal, which has been on the agenda for years, has gained new momentum as the EU seeks to turn additional tobacco taxes into its own revenue source to support its radically increased €2 trillion budget from 2028.
Read moreAuthorities in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have dismantled a group engaged in the illegal trafficking of electronic cigarettes (vapes), flavors, and their liquids. The operation, conducted by the Financial Monitoring Agency (AFM), targeted a network that sold the prohibited products through a Telegram channel named “Escobar Optom,” utilizing courier services for delivery.
Read moreThe Brazilian Federal Police (PF) launched “Operation Vapor Malus” this Tuesday (29th), executing seven search and seizure warrants against individuals suspected of smuggling electronic cigarettes. The operation, spanning the cities of Palmas, Araguaína, and Brasília, aims to dismantle a criminal network involved in the importation and sale of these prohibited products in Brazil.
Read moreA leading Italian physician and tobacco harm reduction expert, Professor Riccardo Polosa, has called on the South African parliament to adopt science-based policies as it considers the new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. Speaking to the parliamentary portfolio committee on health, Polosa, who leads the Centre of Excellence for Harm Reduction at the University of Catania, urged policymakers to seriously consider evidence-based harm reduction strategies, emphasizing the role of e-cigarettes in helping smokers quit.
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