Google News
Fresh concerns over chemical found in flavoured vape liquid
Researchers warn that vanillin in vape liquids may harm early human development.
Stv News
Concerns raised over chemical used in vape fluid
Scientists warn pregnant women that vanillin, a common vape flavor, may harm early embryonic development.
Medical Xpress
Vanillin flavoring in e-cigarettes disrupt human embryonic stem cell development, lab study finds
Vanillin in e-cigarettes harms human embryonic stem cells, reducing pluripotency and promoting endoderm differentiation via TRPV4.
Stat
Vaping and cannabis hit record highs among young adults in 2025: Survey
A University of Michigan survey reveals record-high vaping and cannabis use among young adults in 2025, with 19% vaping and 29% using cannabis in the past 30 days.
Tobacco Reporter
UK Sets New Vape, Nicotine Rules for October - Tobacco Reporter
UK enforces age 18 for all vaping and nicotine products from Oct 29, restricts promotions, sets penalties.
Channel 3000
Stolen vape led to deadly Madison shooting, complaint alleges
A Madison man was killed over a stolen vape pen, leading to first-degree intentional homicide charges against Ben Washington III.
Yorkshire Evening Post
'Dodgy shops are blighting our high street': MPs welcome new powers to stop vape and betting shops
MPs support new measures to limit vape and betting shops, aiming to revitalize high streets through local council powers.
The Northern Echo
'Vape' sparks fire in back of recycling wagon in Newton Aycliffe
A vape caused a fire in a recycling wagon in Newton Aycliffe, prompting safety warnings.
Shannonside.ie
Call for local authorities to follow UK crackdown
Ireland urged to adopt UK-style planning rules for vape shops after Sligo violations.
Unherd
Burnham’s vape shop crackdown won’t save the high street
The article argues that regulatory crackdowns on vape shops and betting centers fail to address the underlying causes of high street decline.
Public Health Communication Centre
Media release: Nicotine pouches could repeat the mistakes of vaping
Researchers warn New Zealand should delay legalising nicotine pouches until evidence confirms safety and cessation effectiveness.
Milton Keynes Citizen
Milton Keynes MPs welcome crack down on high street vape shops and adult gaming centres
Milton Keynes MPs support government plans to give local councils more power to regulate vape shops and adult gaming centres.
Punch
UK gives councils more power over betting, vape shops
UK introduces measures to give local councils control over betting and vape shops to revitalize high streets.
Lancashire Telegraph
Darwen distributor among first in UK to gain approval for new vaping duty scheme
VB Distribution, a Darwen distributor, is among the first UK firms approved for the new vaping duty scheme effective October 1.
2Firsts
Ireland’s Vape Tax Raises €22 Million in Nine Months as Government Considers 2027 Budget Changes
Ireland’s vape tax generated €22 million in nine months, prompting government review of potential 2027 budget adjustments.
2Firsts
Switzerland Tightens Vape Checks as Only 3 of 32 Tested Products Meet New Tobacco Rules
Switzerland strengthens vape compliance checks under its revised Tobacco Products Act, finding only 3 of 32 tested products compliant.
Patch
Naugatuck Sets New Rules For Vape Retailers
Naugatuck borough adopted Ordinance No. 140 requiring vape retailers to obtain a police chief license, with training, ID checks, and escalating fines for violations.
Mirage News
PM Targets Vape, Betting Shops to Revive High Streets
UK PM announces new powers to crack down on vape shops and betting shops to revive high streets.
The Tab
The 10 UK unis that catch the most students smoking or vaping in halls – many are Russell Group
A list of UK universities with the highest incidents of student smoking/vaping in halls, led by the University of Greenwich.
Tobacco Reporter
UK Vape Display Crackdown Could Cost Businesses £61M - Tobacco Reporter
A UK crackdown on vape displays may cost businesses up to £61M, affecting over 11,000 retailers with new storage and compliance costs.
politicsuk.com
Revitalizing Britain's High Streets: Burnham's Positive C...
PM Andy Burnham announces measures to restrict vape shops and adult gaming centers to revitalize high streets, with opposition support but calls for business rate cuts.
Oxford Mail
Vape and betting shops in Oxford set to be limited
Oxford councils may gain powers to limit vape and betting shops to revitalize high streets.
London Broadcasting Company
Closing vape shops will not save the high street - Burnham must give businesses breathing space
Closing vape shops won't solve high street issues; government must support businesses with policy reforms and investment incentives.
Kent Online
Vape crackdown to give towns ‘power to turn things around’, Prime Minister says
Prime Minister announces new planning rules to let towns block vape shops and betting venues and revive high streets.
The Straits Times
245 students referred to HSA for vaping by schools, tertiary institutions from April 1 to June 30
245 students were referred to HSA for vaping by schools and tertiary institutions between April 1 and June 30, according to MOH and HSA.
AsiaOne
Over 2,400 people caught for vaping in Q2 2026; QuitVape to end on Sept 1
2,428 people were caught for vaping in Q2 2026, and the QuitVape programme will end on Sept 1.
Norwich Evening News
City folk have their say on plans to crackdown on vape and betting shops
Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan, Norwich residents support stricter regulations on vape and betting shops to address concerns about high street decline and community safety.
BBC News
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
The Prime Minister announced new powers for councils to restrict vape and betting shops to revitalize high streets.
Evening Standard
Andy Burnham vows new powers to rid London high streets of betting and vape shops
Andy Burnham pledges new powers to let London councils block betting and vape shops, tightening rules and giving councils authority to shut problematic premises.
The Guardian
Burnham to give councils more powers to block vape and betting shops
Councils will gain authority to reject new betting shops and require planning permission for vape stores, aiming to protect high streets.
The Independent
Crackdown on vape shops and bookies as Burnham gives councils power to choose what is on their high streets
Councils gain power to block vape shops and betting outlets under Burnham's plan to revitalize high streets.
LBC
Councils to be given powers to block eyesore vape shops in Burnham plan to revive 'hollowed out high streets'
Burnham proposes giving councils powers to block vape and betting shops to revive Britain's high streets.
usthadian.com
UK Tobacco Law Targets Smoke Free Generation - Current Affairs Usthadian Academy
The UK Parliament's Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2026 bans tobacco sales for those born after 2009, aiming to eliminate smoking in future generations.
Yahoo News UK
Vape ban could cost Glasgow shops £61m as new display rules loom
New display rules for vaping products could cost Glasgow retailers up to £61 million in compliance costs.
LBC
Kids hospitalised as schools battle spice-vape influx
In Lancashire schools, 30% of seized vapes contained Spice, leading to dozens of children hospitalized.
The National Law Review
Market Shift Analysis: Why Rechargeable Disposable Vapes Like DePango Are Replacing Standard Disposables
Rechargeable disposable vapes are disrupting the market by offering extended lifespan and better value than traditional disposables.
Maui Now
DOH Issues Notices of Violation to Island Smoke and Vape for alleged refusal to allow inspection
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health fined Island Smoke and Vape $13,000 for refusing inspections of its hemp product store.
Alamosa News
Vaping creates harmful cycles of sleep loss, stress for Colorado teens
Vaping triggers a vicious cycle of sleep loss and anxiety among Colorado teens.
Mothership.
S'pore man, 23, allegedly trafficked etomidate vape pods, 2 vapes & 55 pods found at home
A 23-year-old man was charged for allegedly trafficking etomidate-containing vape pods found at his residence.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Senate Democrat Wyden Probes Trump Administration Vape Policy Shift, Seeks Records From HHS and Reynolds American
Senator Ron Wyden is investigating potential links between political donations and shifts in flavored vape policy.
ibiza-spotlight.com
Sustainability Matters – Smoking on Ibiza's beaches: what you need to know | Ibiza Spotlight
Spain is considering expanding smoke-free outdoor areas, including beaches, to combat pollution and fire risks.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | UAE Sets Dh1-Per-ml Minimum Excise Price for Vape Liquids From Sept. 1 While Keeping 100% Tax Rate
The UAE will implement a minimum excise price of AED 1 per ml for e-liquids starting September 1, 2026.
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty
VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval to supply duty‑stamped vaping products from day one of the new UK scheme.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Nicotine Pouches Gain Ground in U.S. Convenience Stores as Vape Unit Sales Fall 14%
Nicotine pouches are growing in U.S. convenience stores while vape unit sales have declined by 14%.
The Irish Times
Vape tax increase being considered after it raises €22m in nine months
Minister Simon Harris is considering increasing the vape tax after it generated €22 million in nine months.
Tico Times
Costa Rica’s New Vape Rules Were Supposed to Start Today. They Didn’t.
Costa Rica has postponed its strict new vaping regulations by one year due to enforcement and administrative challenges.
Tobacco Reporter
Ohio Weighs Authority to Enforce Illegal Vape Sales - Tobacco Reporter
Ohio Supreme Court weighs state authority to enforce consumer protection laws against retailers selling unapproved flavored e-cigarettes.
The National
UAE to introduce minimum taxation price for e-cigarette and vape liquids from September 1
UAE will set a minimum excise tax of 1 Dirham per millilitre for vape liquids from September 1, ensuring all products are taxed equally.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Whether State Consumer Law Can Restrict Flavored Vape Sales
Ohio Supreme Court weighs if state consumer law can restrict flavored vape sales, pitting state consumer protection against federal FDA authority.
Hoodline
Four Suspects Caught On Video After Twin Burglaries At Hoschton Vape Shop
Four suspects were caught on video after a second burglary at a Hoschton vape shop, following an earlier break‑in.
Newsweek
Woman Vapes for 10 Years, Then Comes a Life-Changing Discovery
After a decade of addiction, Holly Kurtz quit vaping after realizing the potential impact on her future health.
Google News
Man admits he was part of syndicate that stored 58,000 vape items in Lentor house and Sembawang condo
A man pleaded guilty to being part of a syndicate storing 58,000 vape products in Singapore.
Yahoo! News
Too many vape shops on high street, shoppers claim
Shoppers in Newcastle-under-Lyme claim there are too many vape shops following recent closures of stores selling illegal products.
BBC News
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
Despite tightened visa rules, over 1,900 small businesses like car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers.
Newsbreak
LaMelo Ball's Apartment Gets Dragged Online Over ‘Vape Shop' Interior Design
LaMelo Ball's uniquely themed apartment, featuring a vape shop vibe, has gone viral online, sparking curiosity and legal drama.
Adnews
Dentsu wins SA's tobacco cessation and vaping control account - AdNews
Dentsu has been appointed as the media partner for Preventive Health SA's tobacco and vaping control account.
Irish Examiner
Michael Moynihan: Cork City has a staggering number of vape shops among all the store closures
Vape shops proliferate in Cork City, outnumbering other retail closures amid rising health concerns and new regulations.
Tobacco Reporter
VTA Poll Finds Support for Science-Based Vape Regulation Reform - Tobacco Reporter
A VTA-commissioned poll shows broad bipartisan support for reforming FDA vaping regulations using science-based standards.
Koco News Channel Five
Vape shop asks for help after van crashes through storefront in Oklahoma City
An Oklahoma City vape shop is seeking public help to identify a van that crashed through its storefront.
Vice News
PAX’s New Aurora Burst Vape Comes With a $4,000 Adventure Giveaway
PAX launches the Aurora Burst vape, a limited‑edition PAX FOUR, and offers a $4,000 adventure giveaway with a trip and the device.
Daily Record
People wanting to take their vape with them abroad issued travel alert
Travelers are warned that packing vapes and power banks in checked luggage can lead to delays or flight cancellations.
getreading.co.uk
'Safest method' to pack common item most airlines 'ban' from suitcases
Travelers must pack vapes and power banks in carry-on luggage to avoid flight delays or emergency landings.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | $20 Million, a Permanent Injunction and Distributor Controls: Posh Deal Tightens Illinois Vape Compliance
Illinois companies must pay $20 million and follow strict marketing and distribution rules regarding unauthorized Posh vapes.
IOL
Tobacco Bill: Dhlomo calls for harm reduction approach
Sibongiseni Dhlomo advocates for a harm reduction approach in South Africa's upcoming tobacco legislation.
AsiaOne
Driver assisting with investigations after vapes found in parked car
A 37‑year‑old driver is aiding police after e‑vaporisers and gambling sites were found in his car and home.
AsiaOne
ICA officers unbox goods on Malaysia lorry declared as cardboard, uncovers over 10,400 vapes and pods
CCentral
FDA authorizes JUUL2 system in the U.S.
roscommonherald.ie
Growing health threat from unregulated synthetic products, say local FG politicians
Digital Journal
AFN 26: New Zealand Challenges Regional Resistance to Harm Reduction
RealClearHealth
The FDA Is Making It Harder to Quit Smoking
Jamaica Gleaner
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating tech
Headtopics
Opinion Column Criticises Vaping, Antidepressants, ADHD Diagnoses, and Cannabis Policy as Contributors to Public Ills
جو 24
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking? The Science Explained
igeekphone.com
California Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Disposable Nicotine Vapes, Sales Ban Could Begin in 2028
NBC10 Boston
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Medpagetoday
FDA Says Juul Can Sell Updated Vaping Device With Age-Gating Technology
CP24 Toronto
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | FDA Authorizes JUUL2, Cites Adult Switching Amid Efforts to Speed PMTA Reviews
Mirage News
Vape Flavoring Linked to Embryo Development Disruption
Sussexworld
One You East Sussex launches free programme to help residents quit vaping
Breitbart News Network
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology - Breitbart
Google News
A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
Manila Bulletin
13-year-old boy faints after being forced to vape
Mirage News
Geelong Extends Vape Recycling to Reduce Waste
Mail Online
Braless Heather Locklear, 64, puffs on a vape as new boyfriend Lorenzo Lamas finalizes divorce from his sixth wife
