Manufacturing Enterprise License (Nicotine for E-Cigarettes)

The Planning and Finance Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Tobacco Business Act, which includes "tobacco" or "nicotine" in the definition of tobacco, and officially defines synthetic nicotine as tobacco.

Singapore has nearly doubled its frontline enforcement force against vaping, authorising more than 5,000 officers across multiple agencies. In the first week since enhanced laws took effect on Sep 1, authorities fined 232 people; at least 14 were confirmed with etomidate-laced “Kpods,” and 32 were suspected of using them.

The Philippine Bureau of Customs at the Port of Clark seized a shipment falsely declared as shoes and clothing, which actually contained 20,610 Black Ultra vape cartridges valued at about USD 140,000. The shipment was found in violation of provisions of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, and Philippine police have arrested the recipient involved.

GARANT Nicotine Pouches at Inter Tabac 2025 At the Inter Tabac 2025 exhibition, GARANT showcased its new nicotine pouch line. According to on-site observations by 2Firsts, the brand unveiled nicotine pouches with concentrations up to 70mg/g, as well as mini pouches with a capacity of 35 per tin. The products featured a unique, square, cotton-pad shape.

Australia’s Queensland launched the 2025 Tobacco (Unlawful Trading) Amendment Bill to curb illegal tobacco/e-cig trade. The new law lets health authorities shut illegal shops (up to 3 months, extendable to 12), seize contaminated products and do undercover work. Government stresses zero tolerance (higher fines, longer closures, landlord accountability). Australian Shopping Centre Council says it benefits communities. Nov 2024–Aug 2025: Queensland seized illegal tobacco/e-cigs, issued closure ord

Arkansas’ new law, Act 590, will restrict the sale of certain vape products across the state. The law requires retailers to sell only products that are approved or under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and bans packaging or designs that appeal to minors. Violations could result in product seizures, fines, or even license revocation.