Baltimore City leaders have launched a legislative offensive against the proliferation of unregulated smoke shops, introducing a three-part package designed to curb youth access and neighborhood density. The proposed measures, backed by City Council President Zeke Cohen and licensed dispensary owners, target “illegal” shops that undercut legitimate businesses by selling unregulated products to minors. The crackdown focuses on strict zoning buffers, lighting restrictions, and a formal investigation into the industry’s impact on public safety.
Read moreA new report has found that approximately one in four (26%) teenagers aged 15 to 16 in Malta and Gozo have tried e-cigarettes. The data, from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs (ESPAD), also revealed that 16% of these youths have smoked traditional cigarettes. These findings were discussed at a conference organized by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS).
Read moreOctober 2025 marked a pivotal month for tobacco regulation, characterized by aggressive local bans and statewide licensing hikes. In California, the town of Tiburon moved closer to becoming only the third U.S. city to completely prohibit the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products. Meanwhile, Detroit closed regulatory loopholes by banning smokeless tobacco and nicotine pouches in professional stadiums, and California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation raising retailer license fees to $450 starting in 2026.
Read moreWisconsin’s new state law banning the sale of most vaping products not pre-approved by the FDA has led to significant business challenges, a federal lawsuit, and allegations of “big tobacco” influence. The law, which requires retailers to clear their shelves of unapproved products by September 1st, has vape shop owners fearing for their survival.
Read moreHealth policymakers in Germany are calling for an early ban on disposable e-cigarettes and advocating for more comprehensive measures to curb youth vaping, including a ban on flavored products. Hendrik Streeck (CDU), the German Federal Government’s Drug Commissioner, told the “Rheinische Post” that while an EU-wide ban on disposables is correct, it is likely “only a drop in the ocean” as many manufacturers are already shifting to products with replaceable batteries.
Read moreThe illegal market for electronic cigarettes, or vapes, generates nearly R$5.8 million per day (R$2.12 billion annually) in the state of São Paulo alone, according to a new study by the University of São Paulo’s School of Multidimensional Security (ESEM-USP). Despite a nationwide ban on their sale and import by Brazil’s health agency, Anvisa, since 2009, the products are widely available and their use is expanding.
Read moreThe Economic Development Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes and other smoking products, including electronic cigarettes (vapes), within a 100-meter radius of schools and universities. The measure aims to reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine products.
Read moreRussian President Vladimir Putin has supported the idea of a complete ban on all electronic smoking devices, including vapes and heated tobacco systems. This potential prohibition is seen as a significant step in the country’s demographic policy and a decisive move in its ongoing “tobacco wars.”
Read moreA new bill has been introduced in the Deliberative Council of Neuquén, Argentina, that seeks to declare vaping devices and similar products harmful to health and to prohibit their use in all enclosed public and private-access public spaces. The initiative, presented by Councilor Karina Rojo of the Pluralistas bloc, aims to strengthen municipal legislation regarding the prevention of tobacco and nicotine consumption.
Read moreThe government of British Columbia has introduced new legislation, Bill 24, which would empower it to impose fines and pursue legal action against vendors and manufacturers of vaping products to recover healthcare costs associated with vaping-related damages. The bill, introduced by Attorney General Niki Sharma, has ignited a fierce debate between public health advocates and critics who argue it misrepresents the role of vaping in harm reduction and could inadvertently bolster the illicit market.
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