The New Mexico Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has advanced a bill (Senate Bill 20) that aims to increase the tax rate on e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other synthetic nicotine products. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Martin Hickey, D-Albuquerque, passed the committee with a 4-3 vote on Feb 18.
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The Philippines House of Representatives has passed two critical bills aimed at addressing revenue losses and smuggling in the tobacco and vaping industries. House Bill 11360, which seeks to rationalize excise tax rates, and House Bill 11286, which mandates a track-and-trace system for tobacco products, both cleared their final readings with overwhelming support.
Read moreMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a new 32% wholesale tax on nicotine products, including e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches. The tax would align these products with existing levies on most tobacco items, closing what state officials call a “loophole” in current regulations. The move aims to reduce nicotine consumption, particularly among youth, while generating $57 million annually for public health initiatives.
Read moreNebraska State Senator Jana Hughes has introduced LB 125, a bill that seeks to impose a 20% sales tax on alternative nicotine products and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The legislation aims to bring these products under the same regulatory and taxation framework as traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Read moreSignificant changes to vaping regulations took effect in Malta starting January 1st, 2025. The government has implemented a new excise duty on all vape liquids and introduced stricter licensing requirements for importers. These changes impact everyone in the Maltese vaping community, from suppliers to end consumers. Here’s a breakdown of what these new rules entail and how they might affect you.
Read moreThe National Assembly Research Service has released a report advocating for the taxation of synthetic nicotine e-cigarettes, citing concerns over tax equity and public health. The report, titled “Issues and Improvement Measures Related to E-cigarette Regulation,” calls for amending the legal definition of tobacco to include raw materials such as nicotine, regardless of the manufacturing method, and implementing an integrated taxation system.
Read moreThe Polish government is set to discuss a draft amendment to the Excise Tax Act, which proposes extending the excise tax to additional nicotine-containing products, including reusable e-cigarettes, HTPs, and nicotine pouches. The amendment also seeks to broaden the definition of so-called “innovative products.”
Read moreOn Friday(01/10/2025), Maine Governor Janet Mills unveiled her biennial budget proposal, which includes a significant increase in the state’s tobacco taxes to balance spending with revenue. The governor aims to raise the cigarette tax from its current rate of $2 per pack, which was last adjusted in 2005, to $3 per pack. Maine currently has the lowest cigarette tax, the highest adult smoking rate, and the second-highest youth smoking rate in New England, which Governor Mills cites as justification for the proposed tax hike.
Read moreAs of January 1, 2025, Albertans face higher costs for vaping products due to the introduction of a new provincial tax. The tax, which matches existing federal rates, adds $1.12 per 2 ml of vaping fluid for the first 10 ml, and an additional $1.12 for every 10 ml thereafter.
Read moreVaping Companies Shift Manufacturing to Indonesia Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
The vaping industry faces a significant challenge as global trade tensions, particularly between the United States and China, continue to escalate. With the U.S. poised to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, vaping companies must adapt to avoid skyrocketing costs, supply chain disruptions, and diminished competitiveness in one of the world’s largest markets. This article explores the impact of these tariffs on the vaping industry and how companies are responding to secure their future growth.
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