The UK government has released official guidance detailing its plan to prohibit the sale of single-use, disposable vaping devices starting from June 1, 2025. This comprehensive ban will make it illegal for businesses to sell, offer for sale, or possess for the purpose of selling any vaping products designed for single use only. The new regulations apply to all such devices, whether or not they contain nicotine, and cover both online and physical retail sales across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read moreThe Russian government has recently enacted a new decree limiting the use of additives in smokeless tobacco products as part of its efforts to promote a healthier lifestyle. This step forward in the fight against tobacco addiction and related diseases demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving public health and creating a safer environment for all citizens, especially minors.
Read moreThe New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued warnings to nearly 11,000 businesses, reminding them that selling flavored vape products is illegal in the state. Attorney General Matthew Platkin directed retailers to cease any such sales immediately, emphasizing that New Jersey became the first state in the U.S. to permanently ban the sale and distribution of all vape products with a flavor, taste, or aroma other than tobacco in 2020.
Read moreThe Polish government is set to discuss a draft amendment to the Excise Tax Act, which proposes extending the excise tax to additional nicotine-containing products, including reusable e-cigarettes, HTPs, and nicotine pouches. The amendment also seeks to broaden the definition of so-called “innovative products.”
According to the draft’s Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), the excise tax rate for vaporization devices, such as reusable e-cigarettes, HTPs, and multifunctional devices, will be set at 40 PLN per unit. For reusable devices, the 40 PLN excise tax will be paid once, and the device can be refilled with liquid or used for vaporizing innovative products multiple times. Considering the average lifespan of vaporization devices is about two years, the excise tax included in the selling price will be spread over the entire period of use.
The RIA also states that excise tax rates for nicotine pouches and other nicotine products will be subject to a “roadmap,” with the rate set at 150 PLN/kg in 2025, 200 PLN/kg in 2026, and a target rate of 250 PLN/kg in 2027.
The Ministry of Finance estimates that the state budget revenues from the amendment will amount to 82.5 million PLN in 2025 and 433.7 million PLN in 2026. From 2027 to 2034, the annual revenue is expected to reach 524.7 million PLN, totaling over 4.71 billion PLN over the decade.
The draft’s authors expect the changes to limit the affordability of vaporization devices, particularly disposable e-cigarettes, especially for the younger population who are beginning to use addictive substances that lead to irreversible health damage.
The revised definition of innovative products in the proposed amendment recognizes products designed to deliver aerosol to the human body, generated by heating the contained tobacco without combustion, in specially adapted devices (heaters).
Currently, the Excise Tax Act defines innovative products as those containing tobacco. However, the authors of the amendment note that non-tobacco products, both with and without nicotine, have emerged on the market, which do not fall under the current definition of innovative products and, thus, are not subject to excise tax. These products often replace tobacco with any suitable raw material, most often plant-based, such as tea, hemp, or rooibos. Consequently, the need has arisen to include these products in the excise tax system by adapting the current definition of innovative products to the changes in the market for tobacco product substitutes.
As the Polish government prepares to discuss the draft amendment, the vaping industry and consumers alike will closely monitor the potential impact of the proposed excise tax on the accessibility and affordability of reusable e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
Mexico has officially prohibited the production, marketing, and distribution of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices nationwide. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the comprehensive ban as a critical measure to protect public health, marking a significant shift in the country’s health policies.
The new law, which took effect on January 18, 2025, criminalizes all activities related to e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and similar systems. This includes the manufacturing, distribution, and disposal of harmful substances, as well as the unauthorized use of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The legislation supersedes any conflicting administrative or regulatory provisions, ensuring consistent enforcement throughout the country.
President Sheinbaum emphasized that the ban guarantees the constitutional right to health for all citizens. The legislation aligns with amendments made to Articles 4 and 5 of Mexico’s Political Constitution, which the Chamber of Deputies passed with an overwhelming majority in December 2024.
The decree requires Congress and federal legislative bodies to align their legal frameworks with the new regulations within specific timelines. Congress has 180 days to update relevant laws, while federal entities must make necessary adjustments within a year to ensure uniform enforcement nationwide.
While many support the ban as a crucial public health measure, critics have raised concerns about potential unintended consequences. Salomón Chertorivski, former Health Minister and head of the Public Health Advisory Council in Jalisco, suggested that regulating the industry could have been a more effective approach. He argued that requiring manufacturers to disclose harmful chemicals in their products might have better informed consumers and limited risks. Chertorivski warned that an outright ban could fuel a black market for vaping devices, potentially exacerbating public health dangers by increasing access to unregulated products.
As Mexico navigates this new era of e-cigarette prohibition, the long-term impact of the ban on public health and the vaping industry remains to be seen.
The Belarusian state food industry concern Bellegpishcheprom has recently concluded a public discussion on a draft law that seeks to tighten requirements for the production, circulation, and consumption of non-tobacco nicotine-containing products, liquids, and tobacco smoking systems. According to Office Life, the results of the discussion have been published on the Legal Forum of Belarus.
Read moreThe State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, is considering the inclusion of a bill that would ban the retail sale of vapes and related eliquids in Russia in its approximate work plan for March 2025. The proposed legislation, developed by deputies from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), aims to prohibit the wholesale and retail trade of “nicotine or its derivatives, including nicotine salts, as well as nicotine-containing and nicotine-free liquids and devices for their consumption,” according to a TASS report citing a draft resolution from the Duma’s health protection committee.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a groundbreaking proposed rule that, if finalized, would significantly reduce the level of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. The goal is to make these products minimally or nonaddictive, potentially saving countless lives and reducing the immense burden of smoking-related disease and death in the United States.
Read moreThe Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the sale, manufacture, and distribution of 11 vape brands for failing to comply with packaging requirements mandated by Republic Act (RA) No. 11900, also known as the Vape Law. The DTI issued a preliminary order to the brands’ manufacturers and importers, effectively prohibiting them from “manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, and promoting all of their vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products” until a final decision on the formal charge is rendered.
Read moreUnderstanding the Impact of House Bill 11 on Kentucky’s Vaping Industry
On January 1, 2025, Kentucky’s House Bill 11, informally known as the “Kentucky vape ban,” went into effect. The new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, aims to curb the sale of electronic cigarettes to young people and address the state’s “vaping epidemic.”
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