Newsbreak
UK officials cut 90,835 bot responses from vape consultation, revealing 80% support for restrictions
The UK removed over 90,000 fraudulent bot responses from a vape consultation, revealing that nearly 80% of valid respondents support restrictions.
Daily Tribune
Los Baños bans smoking, vaping in cemeteries during Undas
Los Baños enforces its smoke-free ordinance, banning smoking and vaping in cemeteries and public places during Undas 2026.
Hoodline
Armed Robber Spends 20 Minutes Inside Youngwood Vape Shop, Flees With Kratom
An armed man robbed a Youngwood vape shop, lingering over 20 minutes before fleeing with cash and about $2,000 in kratom tablets.
Wpxi News
Cash, kratom taken during armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape store
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery at Youngwood Vape where a man stole cash and $2,000 worth of kratom tablets.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
State police: Youngwood Tobacco and Vape robbed
A man robbed a Youngwood vape shop at gunpoint Friday night, stealing cash and kratom tablets.
Wyff 4
Greenville County deputies search for woman accused of knife-point vape shop robbery
Greenville County deputies are searching for a woman who allegedly robbed a vape shop and injured a clerk with a knife.
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Deputies searching for woman after clerk injured by knife during armed robbery at vape shop
Greenville County deputies are searching for a woman who injured a vape shop clerk with a knife during an armed robbery Friday night.
Kcci Television
Iowa to release updated vape product directory in November
Iowa will release a new directory of approved vape products next month, making unlisted items illegal to sell.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Vape stores might not close under a new ban, but retail districts are ready for new business
Pennsylvania's new vape ban has emptied shelves and may close some stores, but retail districts are poised for new business.
The Manila Times
PDEA-6 seizes marijuana, cannabis oil vape cartridges
PDEA-6 seized over 1.5 kg of marijuana and 25 cannabis oil vape cartridges in Kalibo, Aklan, arresting one suspect.
Google News
Nicotine Vaping Linked to Lower Vascular Function in Young Adults
Young adults who vape nicotine daily but never smoked show lower vascular function and cardiorespiratory fitness than those who use neither product.
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Scotland to require registration for anyone selling vaping and nicotine products
Scotland will mandate registration for retailers of vaping, tobacco, and nicotine products from 29 April 2027, excluding medically licensed products.
Hoodline
Hampton Says Its Vape Shop Rules Failed, Now Wants State's Help
Hampton seeks state authority to close loopholes in its vape shop restrictions after local rules failed to stop retailers rebranding as convenience stores.
Kfm Radio
Naas Councillor Believes Tighter Planning Regulations Needed For Future Vape Shops
Naas Councillor Bill Clear calls for a specific planning class for vape shops to give local authorities control over their locations.
Wired Gov
Trading Standards welcomes closure of loopholes as new tobacco and vape laws come into force | Chartered Trading Standards Institute
New UK laws close loopholes by banning sales of all vaping and nicotine products, including non-nicotine vapes and nicotine pouches, to under-18s.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Hampton leaders say stores are skirting vape shop rules
Hampton leaders say convenience stores are circumventing vape shop restrictions and seek state authority to tighten definitions.
London Broadcasting Company
What are the new vaping rules? UK government extends under-18 ban
The UK government has extended its under-18 ban to cover all vapes and nicotine products, with new enforcement powers against rogue retailers.
Talking Retail
Trading Standards welcomes ‘closure of loopholes’ as new tobacco and vape laws take effect
New UK laws now ban sales of all vaping and nicotine products to under-18s, closing loopholes and giving Trading Standards stronger enforcement powers.
TCPalm
Florida police nab alleged vape shop robber in St. Lucie County
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly robbing a vape shop in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on October 28.
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
New rules on nicotine come into force
New UK laws restrict the marketing and sale of nicotine products, including a ban on under-18 sales and free samples.
Convenience Store
Industry welcomes new tobacco and vape laws
New UK tobacco and vape regulations take effect, raising the sales age to 18 and closing loopholes, with industry support.
Sussexworld
Eight Eastbourne vape shops lose business rates reliefs in Budget
Eight vape shops in Eastbourne will lose business rates reliefs following the Budget, weeks after a new vaping duty took effect.
City of York Council
Businesses reminded of new tobacco and vaping laws – City of York Council
York businesses are urged to prepare for new tobacco and vaping laws effective 29 October 2026, which ban underage sales and proxy purchasing.
GIGAZINE
It has been revealed that 76% of the approximately 120,000 public comments submitted to the government were fake responses from bots, raising suspicions that the bots were trying to prevent the regulation of e-cigarettes.
A UK government consultation on e-cigarette regulation found that 76% of 120,000 responses were fake bot submissions, mostly opposing regulation.
2Firsts
Sweden Threatens EU Tobacco Tax Deal as Nicotine Pouch Duty Dispute Looms Over November 9 Meeting
Sweden plans to oppose the EU's proposed tobacco tax reform over nicotine pouch duties at the November 9 ECOFIN meeting, potentially blocking the deal.
The Straits Times
Man assisting with investigations after East Coast Road accident; vape found in his home
A 46-year-old man is assisting police investigations after a two-car accident in Katong, and vapes were found in his home.
Herald.Wales
New vaping rules come into force in Wales from Thursday
Wales has raised the legal age for buying vaping and nicotine products to 18, with fines for proxy purchases and restrictions on free samples.
TradingView
Smokers in New Zealand are Still Waiting for a Promised Reform
New Zealand has successfully reduced smoking via vaping but lags on regulating oral nicotine products, leaving adult smokers without a legal, less harmful alternative.
The Canberra Times
Muhannad Haddara: ACT vape importer avoids jail over 215 vapes
A 21-year-old Canberra man who imported and supplied 215 illegal vapes received a two-year community-based sentence.
Citynews Montreal
Cannabis vaping is becoming increasingly popular with Quebecers
Cannabis vaping is rising among Quebecers, especially youth, even as overall cannabis use declines.
Reason Magazine
Ireland is banning vape flavors. A shop owner warns it could cost lives.
Ireland's new vape flavor ban threatens businesses and public health, warns a shop owner who says flavors help smokers quit.
Harrogate Informer
New Tobacco and Vaping Laws Take Effect on 29 October | Harrogate Informer
New laws banning underage vape sales and vending machines take effect 29 October 2026, with £200 fines for non-compliance.
2Firsts
North Carolina Tightens Vape Product Directory Enforcement, Expands State and Local Powers as Violators Face Fines, Product Seizures and License Suspension or Revocation
North Carolina expands enforcement of its vape product directory, adding state and local agencies, annual unannounced inspections, and new fines, seizures, and license penalties.
Lincolnshire County Council
Is your business ready for new tobacco and vaping rules? – Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire retailers must prepare for new tobacco and vaping laws starting October 29, 2026, including underage sales bans, vending machine restrictions, and a generational tobacco sales phase-out from 2029.
City of York Council
Businesses urged to get ready for new tobacco and vaping laws on 29 October – City of York Council
York businesses are urged to prepare for new tobacco and vaping laws effective 29 October 2026, which ban sales to under-18s and proxy purchasing.
The Independent
Three in four responses to UK vape consultation were from AI-bots
AI bots flooded a 2023 UK vape consultation with over 90,000 fraudulent responses, comprising more than three-quarters of submissions.
The Straits Times
Charge against ex-enforcement officer accused of seeking bribes from vape dealer withdrawn
A former enforcement supervisor accused of seeking $8,000 in bribes from a vape dealer had his charge withdrawn, resulting in an acquittal.
Chiang Rai Times
Singapore Succeeds While Thailand Fails on Vape Laws
Singapore's strict enforcement of its vape ban contrasts with Thailand's porous borders and inconsistent policing, creating a costly trap for tourists.
The Independent
Huge swarm of AI bots flooded vape ban consultation to influence outcome, study finds
AI bots flooded a UK vape ban consultation with over 90,000 fraudulent responses, aiming to influence the outcome.
GB News
New study reveals 75% of respondents to Government's smoking and vaping laws consultation were bots
A study found that 75% of responses to a UK government consultation on smoking and vaping laws were fraudulent bot submissions.
Asiaone
Man filmed vaping at BigBang concert, HSA investigating
A man was filmed vaping at a BigBang concert in Singapore, and the Health Sciences Authority is investigating the incident.
GB News
Budget 2026: British shopkeepers make last-ditch plea to John Healey amid existential threat from dodgy vape shops
UK shopkeepers urge John Healey to act against illegal vape shops threatening honest businesses ahead of the Budget.
Quartz
10 things that can get you kicked off a flight, from vaping to threats
Airlines can remove passengers for behaviors from ignoring crew to making bomb jokes, backed by federal rules and contracts of carriage.
Shannonside.ie
Local councillor calls for stricter planning regulations for vape shops
A local councillor is demanding tighter planning rules after data showed vape shops are located near many schools.
Daijiworld
Vaping a ‘Stupid Habit’: Doctor warns of addiction, throat irritation
A pulmonologist warns that vaping is a "stupid habit" that can cause nicotine addiction, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties.
Hoodline
Man Pulls Gun Over Vape Demand at Skymart, Lands $25K Bond
Hunter Helms was arrested and given a $25,000 bond after allegedly pointing a gun during a vape demand.
WVIR
Cigarette use could shift with new Virginia vaping regulations
New Virginia vaping enforcement may cause former vapers to return to cigarette smoking.
The Tab
Selena Gomez to Doja Cat: The celebrities who’ve opened up about their vaping habits
Various celebrities share their personal experiences and struggles with nicotine vaping.
Yorkshire Post
Questions raised over number of vape shops and barbers in Scarborough
Scarborough councillors are calling for investigations into the high concentration of vape shops and barbers in the town.
ulstergazette.co.uk
Republic of Ireland's vape flavour ban could drive sales north
A Drogheda vape retailer warns that the Republic of Ireland's flavour ban could push adults to buy flavoured vapes in Northern Ireland.
2Firsts
Special Report | From CrossBar 20K to 6-Methyl Nicotine KUMI: Two Routes Into U.S. State Vape Directories?
A 2Firsts special report examines how CrossBar and KUMI products entered U.S. state vape directories via historical PMTA amendments and FDA exemption classifications for nicotine analogues.
Inquirer.net
Isabela State U-Echague bans vaping inside campus
Isabela State University-Echague strictly prohibits vaping on campus, classifying violations as major offenses under the university's student manual.
The Statesman
It’s just not worth it: Selena Gomez admits vaping altered her voice; fans react
Selena Gomez admitted frequent nicotine vaping altered her voice, warning it's
Newsbreak
📢 Vape turn-in with free coping bags, Oct 26–29
Junior high and high school students can turn in a vape without consequences from Oct 26–29 and receive a free Vape-Free Coping Bag.
Radaronline
Fears Over Selena Gomez's Singing Future Erupt Over Vaping Damage
Selena Gomez worries that years of nicotine vaping have permanently changed her voice, raising concerns about her singing career.
Louth Live
‘It will send ex-smokers back to cigarettes’ - Louth vape shop owner criticises flavour ban
Eoin O'Boyle, owner of OB Vape in Drogheda, criticises the Seanad's vape flavour ban, saying it will close his shop and push ex-smokers back to cigarettes.
Theglobeandmail
Toronto company launches a healthier vaping device – and Big Tobacco is sniffing around
Toronto-based Greentank launched a vaping technology that reduces harmful by-products, drawing interest from Big Tobacco.
Salt Lake City Deseret News
Could a vaping ban work in Utah? | Opinion
Utah should consider a generational ban on tobacco and vaping to protect youth from nicotine addiction.
Ireland Live News
‘It will send ex-smokers back to cigarettes’ - Louth vape shop owner criticises flavour ban
A Louth vape shop owner warns that the Seanad's flavour ban will close his shop and push ex-smokers back to cigarettes.
AL.com
Vaping in Irondale parks could now result in a $200 fine
Irondale council bans vaping in city parks and outdoor recreation areas, with fines up to $200 for repeat offenses.
Hoodline
Weslaco Shuts Down Overnight Vape Sales After Vape City Robbery Attempt
Weslaco bans overnight vape shop operations after a robbery attempt at Vape City led to an officer-involved shooting.
Stv News
Glasgow City Council investigating vape shop that opened beside historic Charles Rennie Mackintosh tearoom
Glasgow City Council is investigating a vape shop that opened beside a historic Charles Rennie Mackintosh tearoom without required consents.
Hoodline
Irondale Bans Vaping at Parks and Playgrounds, Fines Reach $200
Irondale expanded its smoking ban to include vaping in parks and playgrounds, with fines up to $200 per offense.
The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan Vape Ban Faces a Test Under Eurasian Economic Union Rules
Kazakhstan's vape ban may be undermined by new EAEU regulations, as health advocates fear tobacco industry pressure could reopen the market.
Medical Daily
Selena Gomez Says Vaping Changed Her Voice, and Voice Specialists Explain How Hot, Dry Vapor Strains Vocal Folds
Selena Gomez says vaping nicotine changed her voice; specialists explain how hot, dry vapor strains vocal folds and when hoarseness needs medical attention.
Newsbreak
UK officials cut 90,835 bot responses from vape consultation, revealing 80% support for restrictions
Daily Tribune
Los Baños bans smoking, vaping in cemeteries during Undas
Hoodline
Armed Robber Spends 20 Minutes Inside Youngwood Vape Shop, Flees With Kratom
Wpxi News
Cash, kratom taken during armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape store
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
State police: Youngwood Tobacco and Vape robbed
Wyff 4
Greenville County deputies search for woman accused of knife-point vape shop robbery
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Deputies searching for woman after clerk injured by knife during armed robbery at vape shop
Kcci Television
Iowa to release updated vape product directory in November
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Vape stores might not close under a new ban, but retail districts are ready for new business
The Manila Times
PDEA-6 seizes marijuana, cannabis oil vape cartridges
Google News
Nicotine Vaping Linked to Lower Vascular Function in Young Adults
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Scotland to require registration for anyone selling vaping and nicotine products
Hoodline
Hampton Says Its Vape Shop Rules Failed, Now Wants State's Help
Kfm Radio
Naas Councillor Believes Tighter Planning Regulations Needed For Future Vape Shops
Wired Gov
Trading Standards welcomes closure of loopholes as new tobacco and vape laws come into force | Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Hampton leaders say stores are skirting vape shop rules
London Broadcasting Company
What are the new vaping rules? UK government extends under-18 ban
Talking Retail
Trading Standards welcomes ‘closure of loopholes’ as new tobacco and vape laws take effect
TCPalm
Florida police nab alleged vape shop robber in St. Lucie County
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
New rules on nicotine come into force
