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Indonesia Urged to Refine Tax & Regulation for Nicotine Products

Experts at ISSA 2025 call for Indonesia to differentiate tax & regulation for vapes/nicotine pouches from traditional cigarettes.

International experts are urging the Indonesian government to refine its regulatory and tax policies for alternative nicotine products like vapes and nicotine pouches, advocating for a risk-proportionate approach that differentiates them from more harmful conventional cigarettes. While praising Indonesia for allowing these products, unlike some neighboring countries, concerns were raised about current tax equivalency with traditional tobacco.

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Colombian Groups Warn of “Lack of Balance” in Vaping Tax Discussions

Colombian health organizations criticize tobacco/vape industry presence in congressional panel discussing new tax bill, citing WHO FCTC.

Civil society organizations Fundación Anáas and Red PaPaz have criticized the composition of a technical panel in Colombia’s Congress convened to discuss bills updating taxes on tobacco and vaping products. They allege a “lack of balance” due to the prominent presence of tobacco and vape industry representatives, including major companies like British American Tobacco and Philip Morris, alongside groups such as the World Vapers’ Alliance.

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Hamburg Customs Seizes Illegal Vapes, Prevents €730k Tax Loss

Customs investigators in Hamburg, Germany, have dismantled a significant illegal e-cigarette operation, seizing nearly 3,000 liters of illicit vape liquid and preventing an estimated €730,000 in tax losses. Officials announced the successful raid on Wednesday, confirming the provisional arrest of four suspects linked to gang-related tax evasion.

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Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Vape Tax Hike, Reject Cigarette Tax

The Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee has taken a split stance on tobacco taxation, approving a bill to increase the state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes while rejecting a proposal to raise the tax on traditional cigarettes. The vote against the cigarette tax hike was 7-4, while the legislation to increase the tax on vapes and e-cigarettes, sponsored by Vacherie Representative Ken Brass, passed with a 9-6 vote.

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Indiana Considers $2 Cigarette Tax Hike to Address Budget Shortfall

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Indiana lawmakers are grappling with a significant budget challenge as they face a $2.4 billion shortfall. To address this issue, a controversial proposal has emerged: doubling the state’s cigarette tax to $2 per pack.

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Tennessee’s Bill to Establish FDA-Approved Vape Products Registry and Add Tax

The Tennessee House is set to discuss a bill that would impose a tax on vape products and establish a registry of FDA-approved vaping devices. The proposed legislation, HB 0968, aims to curb vaping among teenagers and ensure the safety of vaping products sold in the state.

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Philippines Expects Vape Stamps to Reduce Excise Tax Gap

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines is optimistic that the implementation of vape stamps will help narrow the excise tax gap in 2025. BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui highlighted this strategy as a response to changing consumer preferences and challenges in tax collection.

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Alabama Imposes 10-Cent Per Milliliter Tax on Vape Products

The Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee has passed HB529, a bill that introduces a 10-cent per milliliter tax on the retail sale of consumable vapor products in the state. This tax will be applied on top of the existing Alabama sales tax, with the consumer responsible for covering the additional cost.

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Chinese Vape Tariff Hits 79% as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates

Breakdown of layered US tariffs (Sec 301, IEEPA, Reciprocal) leading to 79% tax on vape imports from China; market impact explored.

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FDA Faces Leadership Shake-Up: Major Staff Cuts and Departures Shake Health Agency’s Stability

The FDA’s recent leadership overhaul continues to send shockwaves through the agency, leaving a critical leadership vacuum and raising concerns about its ability to fulfill its mission of ensuring public health. On April 01, the FDA’s chief tobacco regulator, Brian King, was placed on administrative leave, marking the latest chapter in a sweeping purge that has affected multiple departments within the agency. The restructuring has particularly targeted the FDA’s tobacco division, which has been a focal point of debate over policies regarding vaping and e-cigarette regulation.

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