Should Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) lift the e-cigarette ban, Philip Morris International (PMI) plans to construct a new factory in the southern city of Rio Grande.

UKVIA applauds government's decision to penalize those selling vaping products to minors or illegal vapes.

In response to an investigation by British media outlet LBC revealing nicotine content in products advertised as nicotine-free, Lost Mary denies selling the implicated product, the Lost Mary BM3500, in the UK and stresses its commitment to fighting counterfeit vaping products.

On February 28, Philip Morris International (PMI) announced the launch of the disposable electronic cigarette brand VEEBA in the UK market. Yet on May 29, 2FIRSTS inquired into the UK Medicines and Health Products Administration (MHRA) published database and learned that the product had not been published as notified to the MHRA

Sophia Chan Siu-chee, former Secretary for Food and Health in Hong Kong, warns against the risk of re-exporting e-cigarettes through the region and advocates for increased tobacco taxes and expanded smoke-free areas.

Oklahoma lawmakers pass a bill to crack down on students using e-cigarettes, allowing searches for devices and creating stricter regulations.

Switzerland will ban tobacco and e-cigarette advertisements from 2026, including print and public place ads, and sponsorships for events.

On May 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to Shenzhen Innokin Technology Co., Ltd. manufacturer of Esco Bars, and Breeze Smoke, LLC, manufacturer of Breeze products.

E-cigarettes have gained popularity as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco in France, attracting more than 3 million vape users.