The Trump administration’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to authorize regulated, adult-oriented flavored vapes. This March 2026 policy shift occurs against the backdrop of a U.S. market heavily dominated by unregulated Chinese imports, aiming to reclaim the industry while offering proven smoking cessation tools to adults.
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A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study reveals that approximately 60% of cigarettes sold in South Africa are illicit, driven by weak regulatory enforcement and consumer habits formed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreExplosive growth in Germany’s illicit vaping sector is being driven by a 60% price hike following a doubling of e-liquid taxes since 2022.
Read moreThe European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) issued a formal opinion on February 18, warning that abrupt increases in tobacco taxation could inadvertently fuel the illicit trade. Analyzing the European Commission’s July 2025 directive review, the advisory body argues that excessive levies undermine fiscal revenue and public health goals. The EESC advocates for a “proportionate and gradual” reform that distinguishes between combustible tobacco and non-combustible products like vapers.
Read moreArizona’s proposed Senate Bill 1367 (SB1367) aims to combat the influx of illegal vaping devices by targeting the supply chain upstream. The legislation would require wholesalers to provide documentation proving the federal authorization and lawful origin of their products, empowering law enforcement to seize illegal shipments before they reach retailers and schools.
Read moreBrazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) have signed a five-year agreement to intensify the crackdown on illegal electronic cigarettes. The partnership aims to enforce Resolution RDC 855/2024, which bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of vapes, by combining Anvisa’s technical expertise with the MPF’s legal power.
Read moreWhile Australia has been a global leader in anti-smoking policy since the 1970s, achieving some of the lowest adult smoking rates in the OECD, its progress is currently threatened by a booming illegal tobacco market and the rise of youth vaping. High excise taxes have inadvertently fueled a black market for cheap “chop-chop” tobacco, while e-cigarettes are acting as a potential gateway for teenagers to nicotine addiction.
Read moreDespite explicit federal restrictions, the market for vaping products in Mexico continues to expand, with devices circulating easily in public spaces, schools, and online platforms. While marketed with attractive flavors and discreet advertising, these products pose significant addiction and respiratory risks, particularly to the growing number of adolescent users.
Read moreAustralia’s aggressive strategy of hiking tobacco taxes to curb smoking is facing intense scrutiny as evidence mounts that the policy has backfired, fueling a massive $10 billion illicit tobacco market run by violent criminal gangs. While higher prices initially deterred smokers, critics argue the strategy has been pushed too far, creating a distorted market where illegal cigarettes are so cheap and accessible that overall smoking rates may actually be increasing.
Read moreIndiana is set to implement a dramatic 201% increase in its cigarette excise tax on July 1st, raising the rate from 99.5 cents to nearly $3 per pack. While lawmakers aim to boost state revenue and curb smoking, experts warn this move will likely trigger a significant unintended consequence: a surge in cigarette smuggling and tax evasion.
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