IQOS Smoking Room at Manila International Airport

Germany's Federal Council calls for ban on disposable e-cigarettes due to environmental and economic threats, sparking debate.

Since Kazakhstan banned e-cigarette sales in June 2024, transactions have gone underground, shifting to Telegram and some e-commerce platforms and making enforcement harder; related research indicates the ban has not significantly reduced demand.

California-based vape manufacturer Schwartz E-Liquid (USA Vape Lab) has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in federal court, alleging the agency unlawfully failed to issue a decision on its premarket application for flavored e-cigarette products for more than five years. The company is seeking a court order compelling the FDA to act within 90 days.

Canada’s STLTH has teamed up with GEEK BAR to launch the disposable “STLTH X GEEK BAR 80K,” featuring 30 ml of e-liquid and up to 80,000 puffs. The device is now available across multiple retail channels in Canada, priced around C$44.99–48.99.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of New York co-led a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Shopify Inc. to take stronger measures against merchants selling illegal e-cigarettes and other tobacco products through its platform. The letter calls for cooperation between Shopify and U.S. states to address the persistent sale of unapproved vaping products.

Shenzhen e-commerce companies dominate 2025 Top 500 list, including 13 e-cigarette businesses. Shenzhen FirstUnion Tech climbs 57 spots.