ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
WA is losing the tobacco wars as gangs target vape stores and cheap cigarettes flood market
Western Australia is struggling to control illegal tobacco sales, with criminal gangs exploiting loopholes in outdated laws and driving up violence.
The Hill Times
After decades of progress on smoking, Canada faces new nicotine challenges
Canada's success in reducing smoking is threatened by a surge in alternative nicotine products like vaping and pouches, requiring updated regulations and public health strategies.
Baltimore Sun
Maryland could save lives by regulating nicotine honestly | GUEST COMMENTARY
Maryland could significantly reduce smoking-related deaths by adopting honest nicotine regulation and public health communication.
Daily News-miner
West Valley implements new bathroom policy to cut down on vaping
West Valley High School reduced bathroom access and increased monitoring to decrease vaping and disruptive behavior.
The West
Editorial: Vape crackdown is just a ‘smokescreen’
An editorial argues that the Western Australian government's vape crackdown is a superficial measure to appear tough on youth vaping.
Yahoo! News
Call for government action over town's vape shops
Business owners in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are urging the government to grant councils more control over shop types due to concerns about the proliferation of vape shops.
Google News
Call for government action over Worksop's vape shops
Businesses in Worksop are urging the government to grant councils more control over shop types due to concerns about the impact of numerous vape shops on foot traffic.
South African
AB de Villiers caught vaping on camera [watch]
A viral video shows retired cricketer AB de Villiers vaping at a SA20 match, sparking mixed reactions online.
Mirror
'Monster vape' kits with puff-power of 8,000 cigarettes must be banned, MP calls
An MP is urging a ban on 'monster vapes' with extremely high puff counts, arguing they circumvent the disposable vape ban and pose public health risks.
Citizen Portal AI
State social‑consumption rules prompt Northampton Board to weigh opt‑in, local limits
Northampton's Board of Health is considering whether to allow on-site cannabis social-consumption establishments, following new state regulations.
The Business Standard
How Singapore is waging a hardline war on vaping
Singapore is cracking down on vaping with severe penalties, including jail time and caning, due to the rise of drug-laced vapes.
Philippine News
Lady Customer Upset Over Rude Vape Shop Attendant | PhilNews
A customer expressed her frustration online after a vape shop attendant was reportedly rude and unfriendly during a simple inquiry.
BBC
Singapore is cracking down on public enemy number one - vapes
Singapore is implementing a strict crackdown on vaping, including jail time, caning, and a public reporting hotline, due to concerns about drug-laced vapes.
The Olive Press
Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain
Galicia will ban the sale and consumption of vapes and energy drinks to those under 18, with fines up to €600,000.
New York Post
'Members Only: Palm Beach' Star Taja Abitbol Recalls Harrowing Mar-a-Lago Experience When Gale Brophy Was “Vaping” In Front Of Trump: “We Were Mortified”
Taja Abitbol, star of 'Members Only: Palm Beach,' recounts a mortifying experience at Mar-a-Lago involving Gale Brophy vaping near Donald Trump.
Hoodline
Indiana Senate Committee Advances Bill to Ban Vaping Products from Foreign Adversaries
An Indiana Senate committee passed a bill to ban vaping products from countries considered foreign adversaries, particularly China.
Zee News
Former RCB legend AB Devillers Caught Vaping On LIVE TV; Left Stunned As Camera Zooms In - WATCH
AB de Villiers was caught vaping during a live broadcast of a SA20 match, causing a stir online despite his team's victory.
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Successful Bid for HMRC Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
Spectra Systems Corporation's security printing arm, Cartor Security Printers, has been selected by HMRC for a £38.4M contract to produce and supply vape duty stamps.
Courthouse News
Iowa vape regulation takes hit at Eighth Circuit
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals challenged Iowa’s e-cigarette registration law, finding it likely preempted by federal regulations.
Pilotonline
Hampton restricts ‘oversaturation’ of vape shop industry
Hampton City Council enacted new regulations to limit the density and operating hours of vape shops, aiming to promote business diversity.
Mail Online
Woman, 52, left with horrific burns after vape EXPLODED in her pocket, setting her alight: 'It was like a firework'
A 52-year-old woman suffered severe burns when her vape exploded in her pocket, igniting her clothing and causing significant injuries.
The Jackson Sun
Jackson City Council rejects zoning ordinance restricting smoke shops, tobacco stores
The Jackson City Council voted down an ordinance that would have restricted the locations of new smoke shops and tobacco stores, citing concerns about limiting small businesses.
Postandcourier
Hanahan bans smoking and vaping on city-owned properties
Hanahan City Council approved a ban on smoking and vaping on all city-owned properties, including parks and government buildings, with a $50 fine for violations.
Ctv News
Recent break-ins have vape shop owners across southwestern Ontario on edge
Recent break-ins targeting vape shops across southwestern Ontario have left owners feeling vulnerable and concerned for their businesses.
Express & Star
Investigation launched into cause of Stafford vape shop fire
A fire broke out at Cloud Town vape shop in Stafford, prompting an investigation into its cause.
Talking Retail
Scottish shopkeepers issue get-tough call on illicit vape trade
Scottish shopkeepers are urging stricter measures against the illegal vape trade, citing tax losses, health risks, and increased criminal activity.
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
Retailers demand action on black market vapes
Scottish retailers are urging increased government action to combat the growing illegal vape trade exacerbated by the upcoming disposable vape ban.
The Irish Independent
TD and self-confessed ‘vape user’ backs ban on disposable devices but slams ‘short-term-fix’ strategy
Sorca Clarke, a TD and vape user, supports banning disposable vapes but criticizes the current strategy as insufficient.
Glasgow Live
Glasgow shop owners call for clampdown on black market vapes
Glasgow shop owners are urging authorities to address the growing black market for vapes following a ban on single-use products.
Cricket Addictor
AB de Villiers caught vaping Live on TV, panics after realising he’s on camera during SA20 match
AB de Villiers was caught on camera vaping during a SA20 match, prompting a quick reaction as he realized he was being filmed.
Génération sans tabac
Quebec: Report on the Application of the Tobacco Control Act Calls for Strengthening the Framework to Address Vaping
A Quebec report reveals declining smoking rates but a concerning rise in vaping, particularly among youth, prompting calls to revise tobacco control laws.
Glasgow Times
Glasgow chain warns illegal disposable vapes surge after Scotland ban
A Glasgow convenience store chain reports a surge in illegal disposable vape sales following Scotland's ban on such products.
CP24 Toronto
Brampton men charged with more than a dozen vape store break-ins across southern Ontario
Three Brampton men have been charged following a series of vape store break-ins across southern Ontario, involving over 15 incidents.
The Palm Beach Post
Florida must crack down on illicit vape trade with FDA help | Opinion
Florida needs FDA funding and stronger enforcement to combat a growing billion-dollar illegal vape market fueled by counterfeit imports.
Express & Star
'Avoid the area' - Fire crews warn as blaze tackled inside Stafford town centre vape shop
A fire broke out at a vape shop in Stafford town centre, prompting fire crews to urge the public to avoid the area.
Hindustan Times
How dangerous is vaping to your overall health? Cardiovascular surgeon reveals the truth | Health
A cardiovascular surgeon warns that vaping, while different from smoking, can be dangerous due to toxic chemicals and potential lung injury.
TheTradable
How Regulatory Uncertainty Influences Consumer Markets and Investor Sentiment...
Regulatory uncertainty significantly impacts consumer markets and investor sentiment by reshaping risk perception and market dynamics.
TheTradable
What Financial Markets Can Learn from Regulated E-Commerce Models...
Regulated e-commerce models offer valuable lessons for financial markets in building trust, resilience, and long-term participation through robust compliance.
Telegraph India
Union budget to be unveiled on Sunday as Speaker affirms schedule amid controversy
India's Union Budget will be presented on Sunday, February 1st, despite falling on a weekend, as confirmed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Times of India
Vaping case: Birla hints at action if charge established
Speaker Om Birla stated action will be taken if a Parliament member is found guilty of vaping in Lok Sabha.
The Economic Times
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla doesn't rule out exemplary punishment over 'vaping' in LS
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that maintaining Parliament's dignity is paramount and hasn't dismissed the possibility of severe punishment for vaping in the House.
Moneycontrol
Om Birla says 'probe on' against TMC MP Kirti Azad for 'vaping' in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a probe into allegations that TMC MP Kirti Azad was vaping inside the Parliament.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | New Zealand’s largest vape retailer Shosha accused of using “hidden text” on its website
New Zealand’s largest vape retailer, Shosha, is accused of using hidden text on its website to circumvent advertising regulations.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Virginia appeals to the Fourth Circuit over partial block on flavored vape ban enforcement
Virginia is appealing a district court's decision that partially blocked enforcement of its flavored vape ban, arguing federal law doesn't preempt state regulations.
TechStock²
Imperial Brands share price today: IMB ticks up as buyback keeps running and dividend dates near
Imperial Brands' share price rose slightly as the company continues its share buyback program and key dividend dates approach.
Times of India
'Have to maintain decorum': Om Birla slams Kirti Azad for vaping inside Parliament; adds action soon
Om Birla has condemned Kirti Azad's vaping in Parliament and announced disciplinary action will be taken.
News18
Vaping Row In Lok Sabha: Om Birla Says Probe In Final Stage, ‘Strict Action’ If Rules Breached
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that the investigation into alleged vaping within the House is almost complete and strict action will be taken if rules are violated.
2Firsts
Rosstandart: packaging and design requirements for vapes to be tightened in early 2026
Russia will tighten regulations on vape packaging and design in early 2026 to deter youth interest and highlight health risks.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Product | “Prefilled + Refill” Combo, Up to 30,000 Puffs Claimed: DOJO BLAST 30K PRO Launches in the UK and France
DOJO has launched the BLAST 30K PRO pod device in the UK and France, boasting up to 30,000 puffs from a combined 20ml prefilled and refillable e-liquid system.
Abc
Health expert says 'it's a mystery' why WA is falling behind eastern states on illegal tobacco laws
A health expert expresses confusion over Western Australia's lagging tobacco laws, contrasting it with its past leadership and other states' stricter enforcement.
The Irish Independent
Kerry publicans move to ban vaping while government accused of ‘twiddling thumbs’
Publicans in Kerry are seeking a unified ban on vaping in bars, criticizing the government's lack of action.
2Firsts
China Business Journal Reports: Multiple New E-Cigarette Policies Enter Public Consultation Phase in China, Covering Capacity Control and Credit Management
New Chinese policies for e-cigarettes, including capacity control and credit management, are under public review to promote industry standardization.
Baltimore News
Ohio woman shot housemate in head, asked police if she could hit vape while being arrested
Halle Harvey fatally shot her housemate during an argument and then asked police if she could vape during her arrest.
South Wales Echo
Secret compartment in toilet revealed illegal trade worth tens of thousands
A shopkeeper was sentenced to 16 months in prison for trading in illegal tobacco and vapes, with products hidden in secret compartments.
Shropshire Star
Thoughts on vaping in public - your letters, plus when Wolves and Shrewsbury crossed paths in a picture from the archive
This article features letters to the editor regarding public vaping and a complaint about the BBC weather forecast's regional coverage.
Yahoo! News
Former board member’s vape shop purchase captures eye of Nebraska state auditor
Nebraska's state auditor investigated a historical society after a former board member allegedly used a debit card for personal purchases, including a vape shop item.
Google News
Man, 26, caught with vape and prescription medicine charged for allegedly trafficking Kpods
A 26-year-old man in Singapore was charged with trafficking Kpods, vapes laced with the Class C drug etomidate.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | BREAKING: China Brings Nicotine Pouches Under Tobacco Monopoly Regulation, Signaling Major Shift for Oral Products
China now regulates nicotine pouches as tobacco products, effectively giving China Tobacco a monopoly over the domestic market.
Thesun
Penang smoking rates fall 15% as state pushes for vape ban
Penang has seen a 15.2% decrease in adult smoking, and officials are advocating for a federal vape ban to further reduce rates.
West Virginia Explorer
Vape shops and gray-area drugs put West Virginia towns at a regulatory crossroads - West Virginia Explorer
West Virginia towns face regulatory challenges as vape shops expand beyond nicotine to sell legally ambiguous hemp-derived intoxicants and other substances.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Malaysia health minister says court conviction over vape promotion sets key precedent for Act 852 enforcement
Malaysia's health minister stated a recent court conviction for vape promotion establishes a key precedent for enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act.
Asia News Network
Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister
A Malaysian court's conviction of a celebrity for promoting vape establishes a legal precedent for enforcing the country's smoking control law.
Malay Mail
Shuib Sepahtu’s RM10,000 fine shows no shield for celebrities under vape ad ban, says health minister
Malaysia’s health minister affirmed that the vape advertising ban applies to everyone, including celebrities, following a fine imposed on influencer Shuib Sepahtu.
Live 5 News WCSC
South Carolina lawmakers consider hemp regulations amid growing sales
South Carolina legislators are debating whether to regulate or ban hemp products, which are currently sold without age restrictions.
Tobacco Reporter
Pakistan Bill Would Treat Vape Like Cigarettes - Tobacco Reporter
A Pakistan bill aims to regulate vapes like cigarettes, restricting sales, marketing, and usage to curb youth vaping.
Pakistan Today
Govt increases duties on vapes and e-cigarette flavours in budget measures
Businesstoday | Malaysia
Vape Ban Push In Malaysia Criticised As CCC Calls For Tougher Enforcement Instead
Cleveland
Fairlawn council seeks resident feedback on vape shops and West Market zoning
Metro.co.uk
Teenage Brit dies on Benidorm holiday 'after reaction to vape oil'
Audacy
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Daily Record
World Cup 2026 laws that could catch out thousands of Scotland fans in North America
Washington Examiner
Tobacco policy should reflect the world as it is
Thesun
Vape ban needed as ‘Piu Piu’ drug found in e-liquids
Malay Mail
Deputy IGP says fentanyl‑based ‘Piu Piu’ leaves users zombie‑like, calls for total vape ban
Daily Express
War declared on 'dodgy' vape and barbers shops as crime gangs take over UK high streets
Yahoo! News
New powers to shut down ‘dodgy’ vape shops and barbers for a year
The Mirror
Tough new laws to shut down shady vape shops coming by the end of the year
LBC
Police given powers to shut 'dodgy' vape shops, barbers and nail salons for up to a year in major crackdown
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | New West Virginia Vape Law Begins, With Packaging and Ad Restrictions Ahead
Batam News Asia
Indonesia Government Moves Toward Plain Packaging for Cigarettes and Vapes
Cheshire Live
Vape shop closed down over repeated sale of illegal products
The Mirror
Andy Burnham pledges high street crackdown with blitz on dodgy shops and illegal e-bikes
VICE
Koi’s Cherry Gelato XL Vape Is a 5g Disposable for People Who Hate Running Out
Wink News
Former Island Coast teacher terminated following accusations of vaping in class
BreakingNews.ie
EU Drugs Agency warns vaping products may become a vehicle for harmful substances
