North America

Philip Morris International (PMI) releases Q2 and first half year performance report, showing significant growth in ZYN nicotine pouch sales.

FDA approval of 7 VUSE e-cigarette products follows NJOY's 4, signaling rapid growth in authorized products.

U.S. President Joe Biden announces support for VP Kamala Harris to run for President in 2024.

Nebraska implements new e-cigarette regulations to protect children and consumers; bans ads targeting kids and harmful chemicals.

BAT subsidiary RJ Reynolds Vapor Company's Vuse Alto e-cigarette products receive FDA marketing authorization.

FDA authorizes seven e-cigarette products for sale in the US through the premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway.

Colorado school districts, including D2, D8, D49, and D70, receive funding from state to combat youth e-cigarette use.

USITC votes to investigate certain disposable atomizers, alleging patent infringement by 36 defendants including Breeze Smoke and Vapeonly Technology.