The Star
Sheffield store faces losing its licence over under-age drink and vape sales
A Sheffield convenience store risks losing its alcohol license due to repeated sales of alcohol and vapes to underage individuals.
Yakima Herald-republic
Opinion: Changing weed and vape taxes could cost Washington money. It’s worth the risk
Proposed tax changes on nicotine and cannabis in Washington could reduce state revenue but may discourage youth addiction and harm.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Focus on Regulation and Taxation: EVO NXT 2026 Provides Strategic Guidance for Decision-Makers
EVO NXT 2026 offers strategic guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and taxation models for nicotine alternatives.
The Straits Times
Over $240k, luxury watches and cars seized in anti-vape blitz; 5 arrested
Singaporean authorities arrested five individuals and seized over $240,000 in assets, including luxury items and vehicles, during an anti-vape operation.
Mirage News
Over 100 Closure Orders Hit Illegal Tobacconists
NSW Health has issued over 100 closure orders to illegal tobacconists since November 2025, seizing large quantities of illicit goods.
The Straits Times
Illegal vapes hidden in plain sight in Malaysia’s Klang Valley
Despite new regulations, illegal vapes with high nicotine content and exceeding puff limits are readily available in stores and online in Malaysia’s Klang Valley.
News24
Vaping industry unconvinced by new tobacco bill changes
The Vapour Products Association of South Africa remains concerned that new tobacco legislation doesn't adequately differentiate between vaping and smoking.
The Business Standard
HC issues rule asking why ban on vape, e-cigarette import, sale should not be declared illegal
The High Court questioned the legality of a ban on vape and e-cigarette imports and sales in Bangladesh.
SunStar Publishing Inc.
Health group pushes for vape ban
Health Justice Philippines and the Department of Health are advocating for a nationwide ban on vapes due to health concerns and ineffective regulations.
Mathrubhumi English
Vape pen on a napkin: Secret FBI video reveals alleged Iran-linked Trump assassination plot
An FBI video shows an alleged Iran-linked operative planning to assassinate Donald Trump using a vape pen and napkin to outline the attack.
Cebu Daily News
DOH: Vape not a safe an alternative to smoking cigarettes
The Department of Health warns that vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking, exposing users to harmful chemicals and nicotine addiction.
The Province
'No laughing matter:' Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders are exploding at Metro Vancouver's waste-to-energy plant
Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders, sold as 'whippets,' are exploding at a Metro Vancouver waste plant and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, prompting calls for a federal ban.
The Province
‘No laughing matter:' Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders are exploding at Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy plant
Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders are exploding at a Metro Vancouver plant, causing safety concerns, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Manila Times
DOH eyes vape ban
The Philippines' Department of Health is considering a nationwide ban on vape products, citing health risks and following the lead of other Southeast Asian nations.
2Firsts
South Korea’s finance ministry to directly crack down on illegal high-nicotine vape liquids
South Korea’s finance ministry will directly enforce regulations against illegal high-nicotine vape liquids, following reports of dangerously potent products.
Newsweek
Plane Passenger Looks Down Aisle—What He Notices Man ‘Hiding’ Stuns
A passenger noticed another traveler secretly vaping on a flight and questioned whether he should have reported the violation.
Mail Online
Taxi! Married At First Sight's Rebecca Zukowski tumbles off Lime bike while vaping in Sydney following boozy girls' day out
Married At First Sight stars Rebecca Zukowski and Mel Akbayir had a clumsy e-bike incident in Sydney after a girls' day out.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | West Virginia House passes “Vape Safety Act of 2026,” creating licensing and product directory requirements
The West Virginia House passed the Vape Safety Act of 2026 to regulate vape shops through licensing, fees, and a product directory.
Manila Bulletin
Health advocates seek full vape, tobacco ban after Myanmar ban
Philippine health advocates are urging a complete ban on vapes and tobacco following Myanmar's recent prohibition, citing health risks and youth accessibility.
The Manila Times
DOH pushes vape ban as PH falls behind region in campaign against e-cigarettes
The Philippines' Department of Health is advocating for a vape ban to align with regional efforts in preventing e-cigarette use, especially among youth.
The Straits Times
New vape laws mooted to raise fines to $10k for users, $200k for sellers, $300k for smugglers
Singapore proposes significantly increased fines for vape-related offenses, targeting users, sellers, and smugglers with penalties up to $300,000.
Wv Metronews
Vape Safety Act passes the full House - WV MetroNews
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed the Vape Safety Act to regulate vaping product sales and protect children from harmful marketing.
News
Ex-president’s 24yo daughter seen vaping
Sasha Obama, 24, was photographed vaping after leaving a gym in West Hollywood, raising health concerns.
WBOY.com
Vape, smoke shop regulations bill heads to West Virginia Senate
A West Virginia bill to regulate vape and smoke shops, including restrictions near schools and a product registry, passed the House.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Indonesia’s vape retailers adopt 21+ signage and ID verification requirements, report says
Indonesian vape retailers are implementing 21+ age verification policies, aligning with government efforts to curb youth vaping.
Tobacco Reporter
Fifth Circuit Affirms FDA’s Vape Rule - Tobacco Reporter
The Fifth Circuit Court upheld the FDA's 2021 rule requiring vape manufacturers to disclose health effects data.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Texas college data show rapid shifts in top vaping brands, with Geek Bar/Vape surging by 2025
A study of Texas college students reveals a significant shift in vaping brand preference, with Geek Bar/Vape rapidly gaining popularity while other brands decline.
2Firsts
Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA’s 2021 PMTA Rule, Citing Statutory Health-Study Requirements
The Fifth Circuit Court affirmed the FDA’s 2021 rule requiring health-risk investigations for new tobacco products, upholding the agency's compliance with regulatory procedures.
Inquirer
Impose total vape ban, PH urged as 8 ASEAN states adopt prohibition
Philippine health advocates are urging lawmakers to ban vapes, following similar prohibitions in eight other ASEAN countries.
Independent.ie
‘We don’t need more vape shops’ – County councils have no power to limit number of e-cigarette stores
Louth County Council discussed the increasing number of vape shops and their current designation as general retail, highlighting a lack of power to regulate them.
VnExpress International
Indonesian retailers ban vape sales to under-21 customers
Indonesian vape retailers will no longer sell to customers under 21, aiming to reduce youth access to e-cigarettes.
New York Post
Alleged terrorist explained smoked-out plot to kill Trump by placing vape on napkin: 'How will it die?'
An alleged Iran-backed terrorist detailed a plot to assassinate Donald Trump to an FBI informant, using a vape on a napkin to represent the target.
Mail Online
Sasha Obama puffs on a vape as she steps out of luxury gym in midriff-baring ensemble
Sasha Obama was photographed vaping after a gym visit in West Hollywood, continuing a habit observed in both her and her sister Malia.
Derry Journal
‘Deeply concerning’ levels of vaping among young people prompts Derry council to call for stricter controls
Derry council unanimously voted for stricter controls on vaping due to alarming rates of use among young people.
2firsts.com
2FIRSTS | Editorial says West Virginia’s HB 5437 “Vape Safety Act” goes too far, targeting residency and citizenship provisions
A West Virginia editorial criticizes HB 5437, arguing its residency and citizenship requirements for vape shop owners are excessive.
businessreport.co.za
Department of Health shoots down big tobacco push for differentiated industry regulation
South Africa's Department of Health rejected tobacco industry calls for separate regulations for cigarettes and non-combustible nicotine products, but will consider clauses on illicit trade.
Euronews
Europe is the global leader in tobacco use and vaping may be to blame, WHO warns
The WHO warns Europe will remain the world's largest tobacco consumer by 2030, with rising vaping rates, especially among young girls, hindering progress.
SunStar Philippines
Vaping ‘not less harmful’ than cigarettes
The Department of Health (DOH) asserts that vaping is no less harmful than cigarettes, mirroring bans and restrictions in numerous countries.
Mothership.
Man, 37, filmed vaping in MRT train cabin fined S$2,200
Tay Choon Loong Aloysius was fined S$2,200 for vaping in an MRT train and possessing imitation tobacco products.
London Post
Comparing vape markets in Sweden, Germany, and the UK
This article compares the vape markets in Sweden, Germany, and the UK, highlighting differing adoption rates and consumer behaviors within similar regulatory frameworks.
Inquirer
Singapore: Fine for man caught vaping inside MRT train
A Singaporean man was fined $2,200 for vaping on an MRT train and possessing illegal vaping products.
South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s vape ban plan leaves 1.4 million users in regulatory limbo and pushed back to cigarettes
Malaysia's planned vape ban is driving the market underground and may push 1.4 million users back to traditional cigarettes.
Tobacco Reporter
De Facto Flavor Ban Threatens German Harm Reduction - Tobacco Reporter
Germany's proposed ban on cooling agents in vapes is criticized for potentially hindering harm reduction and driving consumers back to cigarettes.
Travel And Tour World
Attention Global Travellers: New Mexican Cruise Law Bans Vapes Ashore – What You Must Know Before Your 2026 Cruise
A new Mexican law prohibits vapes on shore excursions for cruise passengers in 2026, carrying potential fines and even imprisonment.
Chronline
Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in Washington state? What the law says
Washington state law doesn't prohibit smoking or vaping while driving, but distracted driving due to these activities can result in a $139 fine.
Toronto Sun
Nearly half of Canadian vape shops non-compliant with health and safety regulations, report says
A Health Canada report found that 43% of Canadian vape shops were non-compliant with federal health and safety regulations between April 2024 and March 2025.
North Delta Reporter
Surrey council wages war on vaping
Surrey council approved a motion to strengthen regulations on vaping product sales, citing health concerns, especially among youth.
Talking Retail
Beyond the ban | In focus: Smoking and next-gen
The UK smoking market is evolving with a ban on disposable vapes driving shifts to refillable systems and growth in heated tobacco, while traditional cigarettes decline.
Theolympian
Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says
Washington state law doesn't prohibit smoking or vaping while driving, but distracted driving due to these activities can result in a $139 fine.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | SICPA Secures Five-Year UK Vape Tax Stamp Contract
SICPA and Cartor Security Printers have been awarded a five-year contract by HMRC to implement a new vape tax stamp and track-and-trace system in the UK.
The Straits Times
Fine for man caught vaping inside MRT train
A man was fined $2,200 for vaping on an MRT train and possessing illegal vaping products.
The Manila Times
Govt agencies support simplified vape tax
Government agencies in the Philippines support a simplified, single tax rate for vapor products to improve revenue collection and address enforcement issues.
TechStock²
Imperial Brands share price drops nearly 2% in London trade as buyback rolls on, tobacco bill in focus
Imperial Brands' share price fell nearly 2% in London trading amid ongoing share buybacks and debate over new tobacco regulations.
Free Press Journal
Indore Gen-Z Tales: More Gen-Z Prefer Vaping Over Smoking, And It Is Equally Harmful!
A Free Press Journal report reveals a growing trend among Gen-Z in Indore towards vaping, despite doctors warning it's as harmful as smoking.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Rethinking Nicotine Harm Reduction: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective on Scientific Gaps and Future Directions — By Dr. Xin-an Liu
Dr. Xin-an Liu argues for prioritizing scientific research to understand nicotine's effects, separating them from combustion, and informing harm reduction policies.
Génération sans tabac
Philippines Urged by Health Experts to Follow Regional Movement to Ban Vaping
Philippine health advocates are urging the government to ban vaping, following similar actions by six ASEAN countries, citing public health concerns and industry interference.
Philstar.com
BIR, BOC, DTI back proposal to unify vape tax rates
The BIR, BOC, and DTI support unifying vape tax rates due to enforcement issues and revenue losses from the current two-tiered system.
Tobacco Reporter
UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Enter Report Stage - Tobacco Reporter
The UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill enters its report stage in the House of Lords, focusing on a generational smoking ban and vape regulation.
Gma News Online
House leader seeks unitary tax for vape products; tobacco company agrees
A Philippine House leader is pushing for a unified tax on vape products due to rising youth usage, with a tobacco company expressing support.
Newstalkzb
Free vapes, $500k deal, questions over risks: Inside Health NZ’s new vape plan
Health NZ is providing free vapes to smokers through a $500k deal, sparking debate over potential health risks and effectiveness.
Filter
“Disguised” Vape Flavor Ban Threatens Harm Reduction in Germany
Germany's proposed ban on vape flavors containing cooling agents is criticized for potentially undermining harm reduction efforts and driving consumers to unregulated products.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | France’s ANSES Report Reframes the Vape Debate: Harm Reduction Confirmed, Regulatory Barriers Rising
France’s ANSES report confirms vaping is less harmful than smoking, but advocates for stricter regulation of ingredients, emissions, and youth appeal.
2Firsts
Michigan Proposes 57% Vape Tax in $800M Revenue Plan
Michigan proposes a 57% wholesale tax on vape products and increased cigarette taxes to generate nearly $800 million for Medicaid stabilization.
Investing Australia
SICPA wins UK vaping duty stamps contract with HMRC
SICPA has been contracted by HMRC to provide a traceability solution for vape products in the UK over an initial five-year term.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco Products
The Oregon Senate passed SB 1571 to regulate nicotine pouches as tobacco products, prohibiting sales to those under 21.
Shannonside.ie
Call for local authorities to follow UK crackdown
Public Health Communication Centre
Media release: Nicotine pouches could repeat the mistakes of vaping
2Firsts
Ireland’s Vape Tax Raises €22 Million in Nine Months as Government Considers 2027 Budget Changes
Patch
Naugatuck Sets New Rules For Vape Retailers
Mirage News
PM Targets Vape, Betting Shops to Revive High Streets
Tobacco Reporter
UK Vape Display Crackdown Could Cost Businesses £61M - Tobacco Reporter
politicsuk.com
Revitalizing Britain's High Streets: Burnham's Positive C...
Oxford Mail
Vape and betting shops in Oxford set to be limited
London Broadcasting Company
Closing vape shops will not save the high street - Burnham must give businesses breathing space
Kent Online
Vape crackdown to give towns ‘power to turn things around’, Prime Minister says
AsiaOne
Over 2,400 people caught for vaping in Q2 2026; QuitVape to end on Sept 1
Norwich Evening News
City folk have their say on plans to crackdown on vape and betting shops
BBC News
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Evening Standard
Andy Burnham vows new powers to rid London high streets of betting and vape shops
The Guardian
Burnham to give councils more powers to block vape and betting shops
The Independent
Crackdown on vape shops and bookies as Burnham gives councils power to choose what is on their high streets
LBC
Councils to be given powers to block eyesore vape shops in Burnham plan to revive 'hollowed out high streets'
usthadian.com
UK Tobacco Law Targets Smoke Free Generation - Current Affairs Usthadian Academy
Yahoo News UK
Vape ban could cost Glasgow shops £61m as new display rules loom
LBC
Kids hospitalised as schools battle spice-vape influx
