A new excise duty on e-liquid products has taken effect in Ireland as of November 1st, leading to significant price increases for vapers across the country. The E-liquid Products Tax, confirmed by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, applies a levy of 50 cents per milliliter to all vape liquids, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. This measure is part of a broader government crackdown on youth vaping and aims to make these products less accessible and affordable.
Read moreSmoking on common or shared balconies in multi-apartment buildings is illegal in Russia and is subject to fines ranging from 500 to 1,500 rubles, a senior Russian lawmaker has clarified. Sergey Kolunov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing, told RIA Novosti that many residents are unaware of this prohibition.
Read moreTwo years after Quebec implemented a comprehensive flavor ban on vaping products, a new study reveals that the illegal market has surged, with 80% of vaping products now being non-compliant. The research by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) shows the use of prohibited flavors climbed from 67% in September 2024 to 80% in June 2025, an increase of nearly 20% in just ten months. This highlights the failure of the current provincial measures to control the market and protect youth.
Read moreA new bill, House Bill No. 5364, has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives aiming to abolish the tax distinction between different types of vape juices. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., seeks to impose a uniform excise tax rate on all e-liquids, regardless of whether they contain freebase nicotine or nicotine salts.
Read moreA new law in Arkansas, Act 590, is now being enforced as of November 1st, making it illegal for retailers to sell vaping products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This legislation has created a regulated state directory of manufacturers and products that are permitted for sale, significantly limiting the variety of vapes available to consumers.
Read moreThe European Union has circulated a revised, less combative compromise proposal for its unified position at the World Health Organisation’s upcoming Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) conference (COP11). The new text, distributed to delegates on October 27, marks a significant softening from an earlier, more aggressive draft that had alarmed tobacco harm reduction advocates with its calls for sweeping bans on vaping products, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches.
Read moreThe government of Trinidad and Tobago has doubled the excise duties on CARICOM-manufactured cigarettes and tobacco, aligning them with the 100% tax hike on locally manufactured products outlined in the 2026 Budget. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh confirmed the changes, explaining the move creates a level playing field and addresses concerns from local manufacturers about unfair competition from imports.
Read moreA new campaign group, ‘20 Is Plenty‘, has launched in the UK to advocate for balanced and sensible regulation of nicotine pouches. The initiative is urging the government to introduce a 20mg maximum strength cap per pouch, describing it as a practical, evidence-based measure to protect public health without restricting adult access to these smoking and vaping alternatives.
Read moreTobacco and vape shops in Moscow and other major Russian cities are experiencing a significant shortage of disposable e-cigarettes, leading to empty shelves and prices doubling for remaining stock. The crisis, which began developing around two months ago, is attributed to a combination of logistical bottlenecks in Kazakhstan and growing uncertainty over Russia’s future vape regulations.
Read moreThe Thai government is planning to impose stricter controls on e-cigarettes (vapes) following a reported fivefold increase in the number of users over the past three years. Despite a long-standing legal prohibition on vaping in the country, the number of vapers aged 15 and over has allegedly surged from 78,000 in 2021 to over 400,000 in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Office.
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