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Taiwan's HPA Strict Regulations on New Tobacco Products
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Taiwan's HPA Strict Regulations on New Tobacco Products
Taiwan has not approved any e-cigarette products, with fines for those using HNB products without consent by the Health Promotion Administration.
Regulations
Jul.26
Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools
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Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools
A study by BBC on July 25 reveals one in six confiscated e-cigarettes in English schools contain synthetic cannabinoids.
Jul.26
FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens
![FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240726/bb922b94166f5d248a9e673f2ac211c9.jpg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens
FDA warns 80 retailers in 15 states for selling unauthorized e-cigarettes popular among youth, imposing fines on non-compliant stores.
Regulations
Jul.26
UBS: E-Cig Consumption Growth May Outpace Exports by 2x, Chinese Independent Manufacturers Set to Reap Benefits
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UBS: E-Cig Consumption Growth May Outpace Exports by 2x, Chinese Independent Manufacturers Set to Reap Benefits
Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers benefit from global e-cigarette growth, potentially changing the tobacco industry landscape.
Industry Insight
Jul.25
Polish Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax on E-cigarette Devices
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Polish Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax on E-cigarette Devices
Polish Deputy Finance Minister Jarosław Neneman proposes a $10.08 fee on disposable and reusable e-cigarette devices in a meeting.
Jul.25
Scottish Retailer Warns of New "High Volume" Disposable E-cigarette
![Scottish Retailer Warns of New "High Volume" Disposable E-cigarette](https://static.2firsts.com/uploads/20240725/3464af8ad1815f921ce4d082c79dc5fb.jpg?x-oss-process=style/origin)
Scottish Retailer Warns of New "High Volume" Disposable E-cigarette
Scottish e-cigarette retailer warns of new loophole exploiting disposable e-cigarette ban with "high-volume" devices.
Jul.25
Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize 129,000 E-Cigarettes in Vitorino
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Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize 129,000 E-Cigarettes in Vitorino
Brazilian federal highway police seized 129,000 e-cigarettes in Vitorino, Parana state, marking the largest smuggling case in 2024.
Regulations
Jul.25
Russia's State Duma Passes New Regulations on Smokeless Tobacco
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Russia's State Duma Passes New Regulations on Smokeless Tobacco
Russian State Duma passes bill regulating smokeless tobacco production, requires ingredient disclosure, bans misleading packaging, and limits nicotine content.
Jul.24
US E-Cigarette Market Compliance Accelerates: PMTA Approval Rates Rise as Customs Crack Down on Illicit Products
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US E-Cigarette Market Compliance Accelerates: PMTA Approval Rates Rise as Customs Crack Down on Illicit Products
FDA approval of 7 VUSE e-cigarette products follows NJOY's 4, signaling rapid growth in authorized products.
Regulations
Jul.24
Major Police Operation in Istanbul Leads to Seizure of Contraband
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Major Police Operation in Istanbul Leads to Seizure of Contraband
Police in Istanbul conducted a large-scale operation, seizing 5.22 tons of smuggled tobacco, 2000 liters of alcohol, and more.
Jul.24
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Taiwan's HPA Strict Regulations on New Tobacco Products
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Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools
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FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens
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UBS: E-Cig Consumption Growth May Outpace Exports by 2x, Chinese Independent Manufacturers Set to Reap Benefits
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Polish Ministry of Finance Proposes Tax on E-cigarette Devices
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Scottish Retailer Warns of New "High Volume" Disposable E-cigarette
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Brazil Federal Highway Police Seize 129,000 E-Cigarettes in Vitorino
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Russia's State Duma Passes New Regulations on Smokeless Tobacco
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US E-Cigarette Market Compliance Accelerates: PMTA Approval Rates Rise as Customs Crack Down on Illicit Products
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Major Police Operation in Istanbul Leads to Seizure of Contraband
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