The Constitutional Chamber of Costa Rica has officially dismissed an appeal (recurso de amparo) attempting to halt the country’s stringent new vaping regulations. The court ruled that the plaintiff—who claimed to use vapes for therapeutic purposes—failed to prove a concrete violation of constitutional rights. This decisive legal victory for the Ministry of Health clears the path for Technical Regulation RTCR 519-2025 to take full effect on August 6, 2026, establishing some of the strictest nicotine controls in Central America.
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Despite a nationwide ban enacted in July 2024, 90% of Kyiv’s shopping centers continue to host illegal vape shops due to a complete collapse in local law enforcement.
Read moreThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially signaled a strategic shift in its vaping enforcement, opening the door for e-cigarette flavors that appeal specifically to adults. In a document released Monday, the agency proposed authorizing vapes in mint, coffee, tea, and spice profiles (such as cinnamon or clove), while maintaining a strict ban on the fruit and candy flavors that fueled the youth “epidemic.” This move aims to provide “safer nicotine alternatives” for adult smokers while addressing the 70% market share currently held by illicit, unregulated Chinese suppliers.
Read moreThe Irish Government has approved the publication of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026, a comprehensive legislative package designed to “future-proof” nicotine regulation. Announced by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, the bill officially prohibits the sale of nicotine pouches to individuals under 18 and restricts all e-cigarette flavors to tobacco only. This move signals Ireland’s intent to maintain its position as a global leader in tobacco and nicotine control through aggressive retail and aesthetic restrictions.
Read moreJuul Labs has officially halted the sale of its mint-flavored pods in response to new research indicating that mint is the top choice among high school vapers. This move follows the company’s earlier suspension of fruity flavors like mango and cucumber, leaving only tobacco and menthol options available as Juul attempts to address the youth vaping epidemic and cooperate with regulators.
Read moreIllinois lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 3148, the “Flavored Tobacco Ban Act,” which would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco and nicotine products statewide, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes. If passed, the ban would take effect on June 1, 2026, impacting millions of adult consumers and imposing strict penalties on retailers.
Read moreA University of Queensland study analyzing wastewater samples has confirmed a staggering 150% increase in illicit tobacco consumption across Australia between 2017 and 2023. While overall tobacco use is declining, the market for illegal tobacco and vaping products has surged, likely driven by high taxes and strict legislation on legal products.
Read moreA new draft regulation by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMLEH) proposes banning 13 additives in e-cigarettes, including menthol. Medical experts warn this could inadvertently drive adult vapers back to more harmful combustible cigarettes and fuel a black market, arguing that while youth protection is vital, the ban overlooks the harm reduction potential of vaping compared to smoking.
Read morePuerto Rico’s House of Representatives has introduced a decisive legislative measure to curb youth vaping. House President Carlos ‘Johnny’ Méndez and Representative Pedro Julio ‘Pelle’ Santiago filed House Bill 1070, which seeks to prohibit the sale of vaporizers and flavored e-liquids (other than nicotine) to individuals under 21. The bill aims to align Puerto Rico with U.S. states like New York and California by targeting the “epidemic” of adolescent addiction driven by customizable devices and attractive flavors.
Read moreThe Town of Paradise, California, has launched a targeted enforcement campaign against its 16 licensed tobacco retailers to ensure compliance with the 2020 municipal ban on flavored products. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Roy Wallis prioritized in-person educational warnings over immediate citations, aiming to align local shops with state prohibitions. The initiative has yielded immediate results, drastically reducing retail revenue for non-compliant shops and significantly lowering youth disciplinary incidents.
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