Los Angeles Times
California moves to outlaw disposable vapes, a toxic trash plague - Los Angeles Times
California will ban disposable e‑cigarettes, citing toxic waste and fire hazards.
c-talk.co.uk
VAPE CRACKDOWN: REGULATION, RETAILERS AND THE ILLICIT MARKET
UK government tightens vape regulations with plain packaging and flavour restrictions, but illicit market enforcement remains critical for effectiveness.
The Southern Wire
Two more Moss Vale tobacconists shut
Two Moss Vale tobacconists have been closed for three months as NSW cracks down on illicit tobacco and vaping.
Newsbreak
Vaping Linked to Respiratory Issues - NewsBreak
Young vapers face higher risk of cough, wheezing, bronchitis, and asthma attacks, per RCPCH review.
News 18
Smoke Signals: Vaping More Likely To Help You Quit Cigarettes Than Nicotine Gums, Patches
A Cochrane analysis shows regulated nicotine vapes help more smokers quit than patches or gums, with 10‑14 successes per 100 vs 6 per 100.
lawnews.co.uk
E-Liquid Compliance in the UK: TPD Rules, Nicotine Limits and What ‘Compliant’ Actually Means
UK e-liquids must comply with strict TPD rules, including nicotine limits and packaging requirements, enforced by the MHRA.
AllHipHop
Historic Vape Shop Vapor Shark Reopens Under New Ownership
The Vapor Shark brand, which closed in 2016 due to FDA regulations, has reopened in 2026 under new ownership by Jacob Cohen.
The Manila Times
DTI: 93% of vape brands unregistered
The DTI reports 93% of e-cigarette brands in the Philippines are unregistered as lawmakers consider a unified excise tax.
Glasgow Times
Glasgow faces growing bin fire risk from discarded vapes
A Glasgow councillor is calling for a deposit-return scheme for vapes to prevent bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Google News
Massive Cochrane Review Finds Vaping Beats Nicotine Patches for Quitting Smoking, With Key Caveats
A major Cochrane review finds nicotine e-cigarettes help more smokers quit than patches or gum, though long-term safety questions remain.
Standardspeaker
2 trials scheduled in Freeland vape shop slaying
A Luzerne County judge ordered two separate trials for five defendants charged in a 2022 Freeland vape shop murder.
Rte.ie
Man detoxing from vaping HHC thought he was 'dying'
A 22-year-old man hospitalized after years of vaping HHC vapes described terrifying withdrawal symptoms and urges others to avoid the dangerous products.
2Firsts
U.S. Ninth Circuit Upholds FDA Denial of MH Global’s Flavored Vape PMTA Applications
The Ninth Circuit upheld the FDA's denial of MH Global's flavored vape applications, ruling the agency's comparative-efficacy framework is consistent with public health standards.
Free Malaysia Today
Ministry to explain withdrawal of appeal against nicotine vape exemption
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad will hold a briefing to explain the government's decision not to appeal a court ruling regarding nicotine exemptions.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Kantar Study Finds More Than 93% of Vape Products in Ukraine Fail Regulatory Requirements
Over 93% of Ukrainian vape products fail to meet regulatory requirements, with pod systems and disposables dominating the market.
AsiaOne
New deadly methamphetamine-etomidate vape detected by Thai lab
Thai health authorities warned that a seized vape pod contains lethal mix of methamphetamine and etomidate.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | New Zealand Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Warns on Illicit Cigarettes as Legal Tobacco Sales Halve Over Decade
NZ Associate Health Minister warns illicit cigarettes may offset legal tobacco sales decline, which halved over past decade.
The Independent
Smokers more likely to quit by vaping than other alternatives, study finds
A Cochrane review found vaping increases quit rates compared to nicotine gum or patches, with 61% higher odds of success.
Manila Bulletin
DTI: 93% of vape brands found in market are unregistered
The Department of Trade and Industry reports that 93% of vape brands in the market are unregistered, raising concerns over illicit trade.
Philstar.com
Most vape brands sold in Philippines remain unregistered — DTI
The DTI reports 93% of vape brands in the Philippines are unregistered, prompting calls for unified excise tax rates.
Google News
Man seen restraining another from escaping along BKE; vape thrown over bridge
A 29-year-old man was arrested for DUI after a BKE accident where he threw a vape over a bridge.
New York Post
Burglar dressed in cow onesie steals vapes from Tennessee smoke shop
A thief in a cow onesie stole vapes from a Tennessee smoke shop with accomplices.
Headtopics
Massive Study Says Vaping Really Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking
A new review finds nicotine e-cigarettes are the most effective method for quitting smoking compared to other aids.
LBC
Vaping is 'viable' way to quit smoking and 'more effective' than nicotine gum and patches, experts find
Experts find vaping is a viable and more effective way to quit smoking than nicotine gum and patches.
Science Media Centre
Updated Cochrane review on vaping for quitting smoking
Cochrane updates its review on vaping and other smoking cessation tools based on 80 trials with nearly 30,000 participants.
Science Media Centre
expert reaction to updated review looking at vaping for smoking cessation
Experts discuss a new Cochrane review showing e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation.
The Southern Wire
Two more Moss Vale tobacconists shut
Two Moss Vale tobacconists have been closed for nearly three months due to illicit tobacco and vaping sales.
ScienceAlert
Massive Study Says Vaping Really Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking - But There's a Catch
A new review finds regulated nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than other methods for quitting smoking, though long-term health risks remain a concern.
VICE
How to Buy THCA Vapes Online (Without Vaping Mystery Oil)
A guide to safely purchasing THCA vapes online, emphasizing lab results, ingredients, and hardware quality.
Hoodline
Smyrna Vape Shop Hit Twice in a Week, One Suspect Wore a Cow Onesie
Smyrna vape shop burglarized twice in a week; suspects include a person in a cow onesie, police seek public help.
Daily News
What To Look For Before Buying THC Vape Pens Online
Key factors for safely purchasing THC vape pens online include brand reputation, lab testing, and cannabinoid profiles.
Google News
Doctor compares smoking, vaping and weed to show which is worse for you
A doctor ranked nicotine products from least to most harmful: gum and lozenges first, then vaping, then cigarettes, noting cannabis smoke is roughly comparable to cigarette smoke.
Nomad Lawyer
Travel Alert: UK Airlines Issue Strict Regulations on Power Banks and Vapes
UK airlines are enforcing strict carry-on rules for power banks and vapes to prevent in-flight fire hazards.
Google News
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thai scientists found methamphetamine and etomidate combined in a seized vape pod, posing severe health risks.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Florida Governor DeSantis Expands TANF Restrictions, Blocking Welfare Benefits From Buying Tobacco and Vapes
Florida expands TANF restrictions to block EBT purchases of tobacco and vaping products.
Wpxi News
Dormont joins other Allegheny County communities by taking steps to regulate vape shops
Dormont officials voted to regulate vape shops by making them conditional land uses with location restrictions.
Nation Thailand
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thailand's Department of Medical Sciences has detected methamphetamine and etomidate mixed in a single seized vape pod for the first time.
News4jax
Florida expands EBT restrictions: Tattoos, theme parks, vaping among banned purchases
Florida Gov. DeSantis adds bans on using EBT benefits for tattoos, theme parks, vaping and other non-essential items.
Wink News
Gov. DeSantis announces TANF restrictions on tobacco, vaping, video games and more
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida is the first state to restrict TANF benefits for tobacco, vaping, video games, and other non-essential items.
Chicago Tribune
"Vape!" parodies "Grease" to lively effect at Apollo Theater
The comedy "Vape! The Grease Parody" offers a hilarious and witty take on the classic film, featuring a mostly Chicago cast and creative musical twists.
Hoodline
Stolen Car Rams Northeast El Paso Vape Shop, Duo Flees With $2,890 in Goods
Two masked suspects used a stolen car to ram a Northeast El Paso vape shop, stealing $2,890 in goods and causing $5,000 in damages.
Washington Examiner
Anti-vaping hysteria keeps smokers hooked. Trump’s FDA is (finally) embracing reality
The FDA is finally authorizing flavored vapes and nicotine pouches to help adult smokers quit, countering the previous rejection of 99% of applications.
2Firsts
EU Trade Department Faces Scrutiny Over Contacts With Tobacco Industry
The European Ombudswoman has launched an inquiry into DG TRADE's interactions with the tobacco industry, citing transparency and compliance concerns.
Nl Times
Hopes for smoke-free generation dwindling: 40% of young adults smoke or vape
The Netherlands' goal of a smoke-free generation by 2040 appears increasingly distant as 40% of young adults aged 18-29 smoke or vape.
Mail Online
Influencer caught editing vape from couple's holiday photo as she continues her romance with very wealthy Eastern Suburbs nepo baby
Australian influencer Sam Guggenheimer edited a vape out of a holiday photo with her boyfriend Ryan Maloney, a wealthy "nepo baby."
CodeBlue
MCTC Demands Consistent National Vape Policy Amid Perak Ban, Nicotine Appeal Withdrawal
MCTC supports Perak's vape ban and calls for a consistent national policy to protect public health.
Guernsey Press
Duty to be paid on vaping liquids from November
Vaping liquids will be subject to duty upon importation and local purchase starting November 9th.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | FDA Grants PMTA Authorization to 11 ZYN ULTRA Nicotine Pouches, Bringing Total Authorized Pouches to 43
FDA authorized 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products, bringing the total authorized pouches to 43.
Hartford Courant
CT data shows vape sales declining but nicotine use is up
Connecticut e‑cigarette unit sales fell to a record low, yet nicotine consumption rose sharply, driven by stronger devices and growing nicotine‑pouch use.
Evening Standard
Soaring number of fires at recycling centres blamed on vape batteries
Over 1,500 recycling centre fires yearly, over a third linked to vape batteries, costing £1 bn.
VOI.ID
Vape to Nicotine Bags Still Risky for the Heart
A study in Nature Reviews Cardiology finds all nicotine-containing products, including vapes and nicotine pouches, pose cardiovascular risks.
The Irish Times
Argument for legalising cannabis after concern over psychoactive substances in vapes
Legalising cannabis could simplify regulation compared to synthetic cannabinoids in vapes, argues a letter to The Irish Times.
The Gazette
MP backs plans that will 'breath new life into Colchester'
Colchester MP Pam Cox supports new government proposals to empower councils in regulating vape shops, betting shops, and slot machines to revitalize high streets.
conveniencestore.co.uk
Vape display ban could increase smoking, We Vape warns
We Vape warns that banning vape displays in small retailers may increase smoking, citing conflicting evidence.
AOL.co.uk
Can the EU stop smoking and vaping? Not quite, but it can raise taxes.
EU proposes a 139% cigarette tax hike and new taxes on vapes, aiming to curb rising nicotine use.
Dawn
Senate health committee approves e-cigarette regulation bill, retains four-year BDS programme
The Senate health committee approved an e-cigarette regulation bill and decided to keep the four-year BDS programme.
The Critic
Nicotine nonsense
The government is planning costly anti-vaping regulations that will hurt legitimate retailers and likely harm public health.
Newsbreak
1 year after law took effect, Northeast Wisconsin vape shops are struggling - NewsBreak
Northeast Wisconsin vape shops like Johnny Vapes face closures and 80% sales drops one year after new state law.
Kctv5 News
From suspensions to support: How Shawnee Mission schools help students quit vaping
Shawnee Mission schools now provide support and resources to help students quit vaping instead of suspending them.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Special Report｜AIR H1 Revenue Rises 3.7% as Shisha Volumes Fall 9%, Testing Its Shift Beyond Traditional Hookah
AIR Global's H1 2026 revenue rose 3.7% to $206.9M, driven by pricing, while shisha volumes fell 9%, amid supply-chain disruptions and diversification investments.
Raw Story
Trump ally cashing in on vape firm accused of targeting kids and a brutal junta
Roger Stone, a former Trump ally, earns millions lobbying for a vape distributor accused of targeting children and a Myanmar military junta.
Headtopics
Vaping Is an Addiction
Vaping is an addictive behavior driven by nicotine's effect on the brain's reward system, though withdrawal symptoms may be less severe than those from traditional cigarettes.
IndexBox
EU Lawmakers Yield to Tobacco Lobby Influence, Data Shows
EU lawmakers are increasingly influenced by tobacco lobbying, with meetings surging 57%.
Greenock Telegraph
Tighter controls on vaping products are welcome, says Inverclyde councillor
A councillor welcomes new legislation to regulate vaping products and protect youth.
AsiaOne
ICA officers find nearly 10,000 vapes and pods hidden in rest area of Malaysia lorry at Tuas Checkpoint
Immigration officers seized over 9,000 vape pods and 900 vaporisers from a Malaysian lorry at Tuas Checkpoint.
Kalkine Media
Supreme AGM update: Can duty preparations protect current expectations?
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | South Korea Extends Vape Rules to Unmanned Stores After Bringing Synthetic Nicotine Under Tobacco Law
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Arizona Turns to a 50% Retail Vape Tax as Tobacco Tax Revenue Falls 47% From 2008
Hoodline
Pittsburgh Man Ran 15 Vape Shops in Alleged $710K Marijuana Scheme, AG Says
Blaze Media
The drug you keep seeing at vape shops has a dark side
Pr Sync
HQD 6000 Gains Attention Among UAE Adult Vape Consumers Seeking Long-Lasting Disposable Options
El Paso Times
Tall order! Shaq surprises El Paso vape shop staff after DJ set
Wpxi News
AG’s office targets dozens of local vape shops in drug investigation
Hoodline
Broomfield Vape Shop Rammed by Car, $5,000 in Vapes Stolen
Daily Tribune
UP study: Vaping triggers cancer-like cell changes
Hartford Courant
Suspected stash house tied to illegal cannabis sales at CT vape shops raided. Six men were arrested
conveniencestore.co.uk
Campaigners question Government’s consultation on vaping’s future
2firsts.com
JTI Proposes 25-Cent Irish Cigarette Tax Increase, Says It Could Raise €45 Million
Forecourt Trader
Retailers urged to have their say on vape packaging and hidden displays as consultation nears end
2firsts.com
UK-Listed Consumer Goods Group Supreme Sees Vape Duty as Potential Consolidation Opportunity, Holds FY27 Outlook
2firsts.com
2FIRSTS | IVG Parent Secures HMRC Excise Warehouse and Duty Stamp Approvals Ahead of UK Vape Tax
Mirage News
Suryam Energy Fined $39.6K for Illegal Vaping Supply
Oldham Times
Haul of illegal fireworks was found in Oldham vape shop
Kent Online
‘They’re the reason my kids vape!’: Backlash over shop’s plan to sell alcohol
Stomp
6 admit being part of group that stored nearly 58,000 vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’
