New York State has executed what Governor Kathy Hochul is calling the largest criminal vaping enforcement action in its history, resulting in over a dozen arrests and dozens of criminal charges against businesses illegally shipping vape products across the state. The crackdown, dubbed “Operation Vapers’ Dozen,” followed a months-long investigation by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Police into online vape shops and distribution networks.
Read moreA new Wisconsin state law banning the sale of most popular vaping products that have not received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization took effect on September 1st. The law, part of the 2023 Wisconsin Act 73, means any electronic vaping device not listed on the Department of Revenue’s official directory is now illegal to sell in the state.
Read moreNew regulations impacting vape shops across Arkansas are set to go into effect, with a key provision of Act 590 starting Monday, September 1st. The law, filed by Senator Jonathan Dismang, aims to place limitations on disposable vapes and other e-cigarette products by creating a state-managed registry of approved items.
Read moreSingapore’s Health Minister, Ong Ye Kung, has defended the nation’s stringent ban on vapes (e-cigarettes), arguing they pose a higher risk of continuous use compared to traditional cigarettes, which are consumed “stick by stick.” His comments, however, have drawn significant criticism online, with many netizens labeling the explanation “flawed” and calling for regulation rather than outright prohibition.
Read moreMalaysian 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.
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