In Colombia, a persistent legislative battle is being waged over the taxation of tobacco and vaping products, a struggle that pits public health imperatives and the need for state revenue against the powerful, often behind-the-scenes, influence of the tobacco and nicotine industries. Representative Carolina Giraldo Botero has repeatedly tried to get Congress to approve her proposal to increase taxes on traditional tobacco – which haven’t been updated since 2016 – and to create a new excise tax for vapes and e-cigarettes, which currently pay no specific consumption tax. Each attempt has been shelved or rejected, often without reaching a substantive debate.
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Colombia’s Minister of Finance, Germán Ávila, has announced that the government’s new tax reform bill will include a special chapter to impose new taxes on tobacco, vapes, and other nicotine products. The proposal, part of a broader financing law, aims to address the “negative externalities” associated with these items and is expected to be presented to Congress in the coming days.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco (BAT) France has acknowledged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), welcoming the inclusion of tobacco-free nicotine pouches within the scope of European taxation for the first time. The company views this as a crucial institutional recognition of these products as alternatives for adult smokers seeking to move away from combustible tobacco.
Read moreNew excise tax regulations that took effect in Poland on August 1st have introduced what experts are calling an absurd “double taxation” on vaping products, a move they warn is already fueling a significant expansion of the illicit market. The legislation extends excise duty not only to e-liquids but also to reusable vaping devices and their replaceable cartridges – a policy unprecedented within the European Union.
Read morePortugal has publicly challenged the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED), joining a growing coalition of member states concerned about its far-reaching consequences. The Portuguese Ministry of Finance warns that the directive, which aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, could fuel illicit trade, cause annual revenue losses of up to €1.5 billion, and undermine the fiscal autonomy of member states.
Read moreThe Dutch government is losing an estimated €2.6 billion in tax revenue as smokers increasingly purchase their cigarettes and rolling tobacco abroad, according to new research from WSPM commissioned by the tobacco industry association VSK. This trend follows a significant tax hike in 2024, which increased taxes by 24% on cigarettes and 45% on rolling tobacco.
Read moreVapers in the United Kingdom are facing a significant price hike on e-liquids, with a new government-imposed vape duty set to take effect in October 2026. The tax will add a flat rate of 22p for every milliliter of vape liquid, a move that will dramatically increase costs for consumers, particularly those who buy larger, more cost-effective bottles.
Read moreIndiana’s state cigarette tax revenue more than doubled in July, soaring by 112.7% compared to the same month last year, following a significant tax increase. Data from the State Budget Agency shows Indiana collected $40.2 million in cigarette taxes in July, up from $18.9 million in July 2024.
Read moreThe Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigerian Federal Government to immediately increase the excise tax on all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to 100 percent. The advocacy group argues this move is a proven way to discourage use, save thousands of lives, and reduce the significant economic burden of tobacco-related diseases.
Read moreAs New South Wales (NSW) prepares to implement some of the nation’s toughest laws against the illicit tobacco trade, a broader debate is intensifying over whether Australia’s high tobacco taxes are inadvertently fueling a dangerous black market. The illicit trade has been linked to gang violence, robberies, and arson attacks, prompting a significant legislative and enforcement response.
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