Hanover County, Virginia, is poised to tighten restrictions on where new tobacco, vape, and hemp retailers can operate after its planning commission approved a zoning amendment last Thursday. This move follows a similar push by the City of Richmond, as Central Virginia localities leverage new state-granted authority to address community concerns over the proliferation of these shops.
Read moreThe Malaysian state of Sarawak is considering a ban on the sale of all vape products due to growing concerns over their link to drug abuse. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated the proposal has received unanimous support at recent Drug Eradication Action Council meetings.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially authorized the sale of Juul Labs’ e-cigarette device and its tobacco and menthol-flavored refill cartridges, marking a significant reversal of its previous ban and a potential new lease on life for the once-dominant vape maker. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends a years-long regulatory battle that saw Juul accused of fueling a youth vaping epidemic and nearly pushed the company into bankruptcy.
Read moreThe Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new resolution mandating electronic labeling for excisable goods. Starting January 1, 2026, all packs of cigarettes, bottles of alcohol, and liquids for electronic cigarettes (vapes) must feature a DataMatrix code. According to the Ministry of Finance, this measure will increase the traceability of these products, provide additional control over their legal sale, and help reduce the shadow market for alcohol and tobacco.
Read moreA proposal to implement a complete ban on the sale and use of vapes (electronic cigarettes) in Malaysia was a key topic of discussion at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara. The potential prohibition was formally noted by the country’s royal leaders, signaling that the issue has reached the highest levels of national deliberation.
Read moreThe Vapor Technology Association (VTA) has launched a major seven-figure advertising campaign across cable, broadcast, and digital networks, urging President Donald Trump and his administration to take immediate action on vaping policy. The campaign calls for a clear distinction between illicit, youth-targeting vapor products from China and the regulated, adult-focused alternatives that millions of Americans use to quit smoking cigarettes.
Read moreAlabama State Senator Gerald Allen has prefiled legislation for the 2026 session that would ban vaping in most public areas across the state. The proposed bill, Senate Bill 9 (SB9), aims to add “electronic nicotine delivery systems” (vapes) to the list of prohibited forms of “smoking” under Alabama’s Clean Indoor Air Act.
Read moreMassachusetts lawmakers are debating a “Nicotine-Free Generation” bill that would prohibit the sale of all tobacco and vaping products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2006. The legislation, filed by Rep. Tommy Vitolo and Sen. Jason Lewis, was the subject of heated testimony before the Joint Committee on Public Health on Monday.
Read moreMaine is set to implement a significant increase in taxes on all tobacco products, including cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches, starting in January. Governor Janet Mills signed the budget bill into law in June, marking the state’s first cigarette tax hike in two decades.
Read moreThe Russian government has announced a pilot project for the mandatory labeling of reusable electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, set to begin on July 14, 2025. According to Government Resolution No. 1015, the experiment will cover devices corresponding to customs code 8543 40 000 0 and will run until February 28, 2026.
Participation in the pilot will be voluntary for manufacturers, importers, and distributors, who will receive labeling codes free of charge. The project’s goal is to test a product tracking system to increase market transparency and reduce the share of counterfeit products. The Ministry of Industry and Trade will establish rules for applying and registering in the “Chestny ZNAK” tracking system by August 31, 2025. The results of this voluntary experiment will determine whether the labeling becomes mandatory for all market participants in the future.
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