North America

BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP and Olympic Reef LLC settle "Juicy" trademark dispute in Arizona federal court.

Whatabar launches innovative e-cigarette Tik Tag 50K with magnetic touchscreen and customizable cover, priced at $13.99.

Oregon proposes ban on all flavored tobacco products, sparking debate over impact on youth vaping and potential black market expansion.

US e-cigarette companies shift business overseas to evade FDA regulation, complicating efforts to prevent unapproved products from entering the country.

Arkansas lawmakers propose bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes after tests reveal lead and nicotine discrepancies, targeting youth market.

Reuters reports that some e-cigarette companies have shifted operations offshore to bypass U.S. regulations. Heaven Gifts moved its Lost Mary brand to a British Virgin Islands firm after the FDA banned Elfbar in 2023, while Ludicrous Distro began distributing unauthorized third-party products. The FDA has denied millions of licenses for new nicotine devices, particularly flavored vapes that appeal to teenagers. Despite bans, brands like Elfbar continue to be popular among youth vapers in the U.S

Illegal flavored disposable e-cigarette sales in the US reached $2.4 billion in 2024, accounting for 35% of total sales.

From January 29th to 31st, one of the world’s largest tobacco and e-cigarette trade shows, the Total Product Expo (TPE), took place in Las Vegas. Mylor bio Co.,Ltd (hereafter referred to as “Mylor Bio”) made its mark at the event, showcasing its FUNC series nicotine salts and flavor modification technologies, offering groundbreaking solutions to push the boundaries of e-cigarette technology.