The government of Trinidad and Tobago has doubled the excise duties on CARICOM-manufactured cigarettes and tobacco, aligning them with the 100% tax hike on locally manufactured products outlined in the 2026 Budget. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh confirmed the changes, explaining the move creates a level playing field and addresses concerns from local manufacturers about unfair competition from imports.
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The Finance Committee of the French National Assembly has voted against the government’s proposal to introduce a new tax on vaping products, a measure included in the draft 2026 budget. The decision, made on Wednesday, October 22nd, came after a debate where several deputies emphasized the role of e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to combustible tobacco for many users. This vote, however, must be confirmed during the full assembly’s examination of the budget bill.
Read moreBelarus is set to introduce excise taxes on electronic smoking systems and related products starting in 2026, according to the draft Tax Code for the new year. This move will bring vaping products in line with other “harmful” goods like tobacco and alcohol, which are also slated for tax increases.
Read moreThe French government has proposed a new tax on vaping products (e-liquids) as part of its 2026 budget draft, a move that would make vaping more expensive for consumers. The proposed tax, presented by Minister Sébastien Lecornu, would be applied to the commonly sold 10-milliliter e-liquid bottles, which typically retail for between €5 and €7.
Read moreGuernsey’s Policy & Resources (P&R) Committee is proposing a new duty on vaping liquid, a move that could nearly double the cost of refills for users. The proposed tax, set at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid, is slated for introduction by October 2026, aligning with a similar vape duty being implemented in the UK.
Read moreThe Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing the excise duty on vape products tenfold, from 40 sen to RM4 per milliliter, and will re-propose this to the Ministry of Finance.
Read moreLawmakers in Guam are debating Bill 3-38, landmark legislation that seeks to establish a comprehensive licensing and tax structure for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including vaping devices and e-cigarette products. The bill, authored by Senator Joe San Agustin, is positioned as a crucial first step to regulate a previously uncontrolled industry, with a dual focus on protecting public health and recovering revenue for government programs like the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority.
Read moreMost Irish retailers will face no new direct administrative obligations under the upcoming e-liquid excise tax, set to take effect on November 1st, according to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The association clarified that, similar to the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax, the legal responsibility for the new excise will primarily fall on manufacturers and suppliers, not the final retailer, unless the retailer is directly importing products from a supplier based outside the state.
Read moreEuropean Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has declared the EU’s intention to eventually raise taxes on vapes to the “exact same level” as classic tobacco products. Speaking at the European Health Forum Gastein in Austria, Várhelyi stated that Europe is already witnessing the public health impact of vaping, despite it not always being presented as a danger to the public.
Read moreThe City of Cullman, Alabama, has approved a new local excise tax on vaping products, a strategic move to retain revenue within the city ahead of a new statewide vape tax set to take effect in 2026. The Cullman City Council suspended its typical rules to take immediate action and adopt the ordinance.
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