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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the results of the Attorney General’s Office “Operation Counter Strike” program on March 9, 2026.

From April 1, vape shops in Virginia may sell only liquid nicotine and vapor products listed in the state directory. The Office of the Attorney General has recommended that commonwealth attorneys begin enforcing the 2024 law.

GEEKVAPE launches new e-cigarette KLOUD, featuring hybrid design for oil filling and cartridge swapping, priced at $7.49.

After Reuters reported before the market open that FDA reviews of nicotine pouch applications could face delays, shares of Philip Morris International, Turning Point Brands and British American Tobacco fell on April 1, underscoring the direct impact of U.S. regulatory signals on major tobacco companies and nicotine pouch expectations.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has terminated Investigation 337-TA-1410 after invalidating key vape patent claims asserted by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, removing the immediate risk of import bans for dozens of companies. However, a new case—337-TA-1486—has already opened a more consequential legal front, shifting the focus from patent disputes to regulatory compliance across the vape supply chain, including PACT Act reporting, tax compliance, and FDA marketing authorization.

KT&G Chief Executive Officer Bang Kyung-man said at the annual shareholders meeting on March 26 that although the company expects a challenging environment marked by stronger protectionism and a high exchange rate, it will continue on a stable growth path through strategic choice and focus.