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U.S. FDA Commissioner: Cracking Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes a “Top Priority” — 85% of Vape Shop Products Deemed Illegal
U.S. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said cracking down on illegal e-cigarettes is a top priority, with ongoing seizures and confiscations. In the first half of 2025, U.S. Customs seized $60.3 million worth of e-cigarette products, including $34 million in June alone. FDA data shows 85% of vape shop products are illegal.
Jul.23 by 2FIRSTS.ai
An Italian Man Injured by E-Cigarette Explosion, Lawyer Files Lawsuit to Investigate Product Safety Responsibility
An Italian Man Injured by E-Cigarette Explosion, Lawyer Files Lawsuit to Investigate Product Safety Responsibility
A 25-year-old man in Italy was severely injured by an e-cigarette explosion and has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese manufacturer and Italian distributor, calling for the recall of potentially dangerous products.
Aug.04 by 2FIRSTS.ai
Philip Morris International Reports Q2 2025 Results: Revenue Reaches $10.14 Billion as Smoke-Free Products Rise to 41% of Total Sales
Philip Morris International Reports Q2 2025 Results: Revenue Reaches $10.14 Billion as Smoke-Free Products Rise to 41% of Total Sales
On July 22, Philip Morris International (PMI) reported Q2 2025 earnings with net revenue of $10.14 billion, up 7.1% year-over-year. Smoke-free product revenue reached $4.2 billion (41% of total), growing 14.5% organically. Heated tobacco shipments hit 38.8 billion units; e-vapor shipments more than doubled; nicotine pouch volume rose 43.3%. IQOS market share in Japan climbed to 31.7%. PMI raised its full-year EPS guidance to $7.24–$7.37.
Jul.22
Australian authorities seize $30,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes in Melbourne crackdown
Australian authorities seize $30,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes in Melbourne crackdown
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), in cooperation with Victoria Police, seized illegal e-cigarettes worth approximately AUD 40,000 (about USD 30,000), along with illegal tobacco and cash, from a retail store in a prime location of Melbourne’s central business district. The store is suspected of violating relevant laws. Australia imposes strict penalties for illegal e-cigarettes, and since July 1, 2024, e-cigarettes may only be sold through pharmacies, with all advertising considered ill
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UK Authorities Seize $80,000 in Illegal Tobacco; Shop Owner Pleads Guilty, Gets Two-Year Suspended Sentence
UK Authorities Seize $80,000 in Illegal Tobacco; Shop Owner Pleads Guilty, Gets Two-Year Suspended Sentence
UK shop owner Chaudhary Rahman was sentenced to a 10-week prison term, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to six charges over £66,000 ($80,000) worth of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The products lacked health warnings and exceeded legal limits. He must also perform 80 hours of unpaid work and pay a £1,400 ($1,879) fine.
Jul.18 by 2FIRSTS.ai
Product | ELFBAR PLUS 50 with 50,000 Puffs Launches in the UK
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Aug.07 by 2FIRSTS.ai