Daily Hive Victoria
B.C. vape class action that could impact many Canadians hits a snag
Juul and Altria appeal a B.C. court decision authorizing a class action that could affect many Canadians.
Wsb-tv Channel 2 - Atlanta
Georgia county commission weighs 2 180-day moratoriums on convenience stores, vape shops
White County officials consider two 180-day moratoriums on new convenience stores and vape/CBD shops to review regulations and manage growth.
Philstar.com
Consumer groups: Vape tax loophole a gift to illicit traders
Consumer groups urge Congress to close a tax loophole allowing illicit vape traders to evade taxes.
Google News
Dentist compares smoking, vaping and heated tobacco to see which is worse and the results are clear
A dentist identifies smoking as the most harmful of three options, finding vaping and heated tobacco less damaging.
The Hill
We need to fix America’s illegal vape problem
The article highlights the illegal importation of Chinese vape products in the U.S., their health risks, and calls for FDA action to address the crisis.
Inquirer
Vape stakeholders urge balanced taxes to boost collection, curb illicit trade
Stakeholders advocate for balanced vape taxation to increase revenue and reduce illicit trade in the Philippines.
Daily Echo
HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops'
HMRC launches a public campaign to report suspected tax fraud in vape shops, barbers, and other businesses.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | UK HMRC Urges Public to Report Suspicious Vape Shops in Crackdown on Tax Fraud, Money Laundering and Illicit Tobacco Sales
HMRC urges public to report suspicious vape and high‑street shops for tax fraud, money laundering and illicit tobacco sales, planning 30,000 interventions in 2026‑27.
Warringtonguardian Co Uk
Chester Zoo introduces new temporary smoking and vaping restrictions
Chester Zoo temporarily bans smoking and vaping across 600 acres due to wildfire risk from dry weather.
Dorset Echo
HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops'
HMRC launches a campaign urging the public to report suspicious businesses like vape shops and barbers for tax fraud and money laundering.
The Conversation
US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
U.S. youth smoking and vaping rates are at historic lows, lower than peers abroad, according to the 2025 FDA Youth Tobacco Survey.
Gulf News
Kuwait bans online tobacco sales and sets minimum age at 21
Kuwait has banned online tobacco sales and set the minimum purchase age at 21, with new regulations effective from 2027.
Hoodline
Vape Shop Fire Shuts Down Murfreesboro Pike Lanes Near I-24
A vape shop fire on Friday forced Nashville traffic closures near I‑24 as firefighters battled smoke and investigated the blaze.
AOL.ca
Two thirds of parents want vaping age raised to 21
A poll shows that two-thirds of parents support raising the vaping age to 21, with strong backing for tougher enforcement measures.
Wsmv News 4
Vape store fire causes lanes to be shut down on Murfreesboro Pike
A vape store fire on Murfreesboro Pike shut down westbound lanes near I-24, prompting detours.
The Argus
Welcome for new powers on vape and betting shops in town centres
Crawley councillors welcome new government powers to restrict vape and betting shop openings in town centres.
Google News
Vape chemical puts unborn babies at risk, scientists warn
Scientists warn that vanillin, a common vape chemical, could harm unborn babies.
R Street Institute
Smokers Wanting to Quit Need Guidelines on How Vaping Can Help
A JAMA paper recommends clinicians consider e-cigarettes as a cessation option, citing higher effectiveness than traditional nicotine replacement therapies.
Devdiscourse
Breakthrough Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer and Alarming E-Cigarette Risks Unveiled | Health
A new blood test shows promise for detecting colorectal cancer, while e‑cigarette flavoring may harm fetal development.
2oceansvibe News
South Africa Moves Closer To Tough New Smoking And Vaping Laws
South Africa's Parliament is advancing strict new laws banning indoor smoking, plain packaging, and advertising for tobacco and vaping products.
Pr Sync
Vape For Less Helps Adult Consumers Choose the Best Vape in UAE Through Authentic Products and Expert Guidance
Vape For Less offers authentic vaping products and expert guidance to help UAE adults choose the best vape.
Pr Sync
Vape For Less Highlights Rising Demand for Zero Nicotine Vape Options in Abu Dhabi
Vape For Less highlights growing demand for zero‑nicotine vape options in Abu Dhabi as consumers seek flavour‑focused, nicotine‑free products.
Philstar.com
Consumer groups wary of vape tax loophole
Consumer groups urge Congress to close a vape tax loophole that lets operators misdeclare products and evade taxes.
Metro
Which is really worst for your health, smoking, vaping or nicotine pouches?
Cigarettes are the most harmful due to combustion, while vaping and nicotine pouches pose lower risks but are not safe.
2Firsts
South Korea Vape Strategies Diverge as BAT Reconsiders Exit and PMI Takes VEEV to About 14,000 Stores
BAT reassesses its vaping exit in South Korea after regulatory changes, while PMI expands VEEV distribution to 14,000 stores.
Mirage News
Vape, Tobacco Smugglers Busted by MAST Detectives
MAST detectives arrested seven people, seizing millions in illicit vapes and tobacco.
Oxford Mail
Pregnant women who vape 'putting baby's health at risk', says expert
Experts warn that vanillin in vapes could disrupt embryo development and pose risks during pregnancy.
Sussexworld
Crawley councillors welcome news they could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening
Crawley councillors welcome government plans to tighten planning rules for vape and betting shops to protect the town centre.
Daily Echo
Council backs betting and vape shops ban powers in high streets
BCP Council supports new government proposals to give councils greater powers to block vape and betting shops on high streets.
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.
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
Shaw Local
Illinois scientists say lead concentrations in vape liquids pose health and environmental risks
2firsts.com
2FIRSTS | Ispire Q4 Revenue Rebounds 33% but Full-Year Sales Still Fall 25% as FY2027 Focus Shifts to Malaysia Manufacturing, ODM, Nicotine Pouches and Age Verification
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | EU Tobacco Tax Reform Targets November Push as Sweden Holds Nicotine-Pouch Minimum at €20 per Kilogram
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Kumulus Vape2026 H1 Revenue Falls 8.3% but Profit Rises 24% as B2B Weakens and Consumer Channels Grow
South Bend Tribune
Where's the relief for Hoosier EV, hybrid owners? | Letters
Straitstimes
6 admit being part of group that stored nearly 58,000 vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’
The Grocer
Supreme CEO ‘confident’ in face of vaping duty’s margins blow
businessmole.com
“IVG, a subsidiary of Acme Vape Ltd, obtains HMRC authorizations in preparation for significant UK vaping tax update”
Windhoek Observer
An emerging tobacco product ban is as good as its regulation – Windhoek Observer
Mail Online
What's really under the counter at the vape shop: The elaborate hidden chambers dodgy shop owners use to stash illicit goods
Hoodline
Aurora Council Approves Permit Targeting Vape Shops, Liquor Stores in Poor Areas
Philstar.com
ProGRESS and vape regress
Hoodline
Westchester Closes Vape Loophole, 4+ Covered Devices Presumed Intended for Illegal Sale
Hartford Courant
CT vape shop employees accused of selling controlled substances that led to severe reaction for customer
WIS10
Richland County Council approves vape ban
