The European Union has pushed back a ministerial vote on higher tobacco and nicotine levies from October to November. The delay aims to allow Sweden time to form a new coalition government following its national election, providing room for negotiators to resolve a diplomatic deadlock over oral nicotine pouches.
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The Russian government has proposed an excise tax hike on tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2027. Outlined in draft amendments to the Tax Code, the proposal raises excise rates on cigarettes and raw tobacco by approximately 6.5% to align with the 2027–2029 federal budget framework.
Read moreThe Korea Customs Service has launched an enforcement campaign to prevent importers from disguising taxable vaping liquids as tax-exempt products. This regulatory tightening follows statutory amendments to South Korea’s Tobacco Business Act, which officially brought synthetic nicotine under standard tobacco taxation rules.
Read moreTurkish authorities are reviewing a proposal to introduce a targeted health tax on tobacco products, heated tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. This measure aims to offset public healthcare spending associated with smoking-related illnesses by channeling sector-specific tax revenue directly into the national health budget.
Read moreEuropean Council President António Costa has confirmed that the European Union is exploring new taxes on electronic cigarettes to fund its 2028–2034 multi-annual budget. This strategy seeks to generate direct EU revenue while avoiding higher financial contributions from member states.
Read moreArizona early childhood agency First Things First has petitioned state lawmakers to enact a 50% retail tax on vaping devices. The initiative attempts to address a projected $100 million annual funding deficit resulting from falling tobacco tax revenues as adult consumers transition away from combustible cigarettes.
Read moreThe Indonesian Health Policy Forum (RUKKI) has formally proposed a hike in electronic cigarette excise taxes to tackle nicotine addiction across the country. Speaking at a media briefing in Jakarta on Monday, RUKKI Chairman Mouhamad Bigwanto warned that affordable vape prices undermine national public health goals.
Read moreStarting October 1, approximately 5.1 million UK vapers will face steep retail price increases following the rollout of the government’s Vaping Products Duty. The policy applies a flat tax of 22p per millilitre to all vaping liquids sold in the UK, whether they contain nicotine or not.
Read moreThe German government has proposed raising the excise tax on e-cigarette liquids to 33 cents per milliliter, with coalition lawmakers pushing for an increase to 35 cents by January 2027. The move comes as industry data confirms that illicit products now control 50 percent of the German market.
Read moreGovernor of Córdoba Erasmo Zuleta Bechara welcomed the House of Representatives’ decision to pass a bill establishing nationwide excise taxes on e-cigarettes and vaping devices during its second debate.
If enacted into law, the measure will yield approximately 500 billion Colombian pesos for the country’s departments. Governor Zuleta emphasized that these funds will directly strengthen regional social investment, focusing on public health networks, educational facilities, and community sports programs.
Zuleta praised House President Nicolás Barguil for driving the legislation forward, along with the National Federation of Departments (FND) for supporting the tax framework. The proposal now moves to the Senate of the Republic for further debate and final legislative clearance.
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