Regulation

Proposed e-cigarette ban in Russia may boost sales of traditional cigarettes, with last year's market growth at 18.9%.

South Korea's food and drug safety agency unveils draft regulations on harmful substances in tobacco products.

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

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

Michigan e-cigarette containing THC voluntarily recalled due to potential harmful ingredients; consumers urged to check specific brands for safety.

Synthetic nicotine is reshaping the industry, sparking debates on regulation, science, and market impact. In this 2Firsts interview, Dr. Pete Gibbons of Labstat International breaks down the key challenges and what lies ahead.

Authorities in Tver, Russia cracked down on e-cigarette sales with a large-scale operation, seizing over 3800 suspect products.

UK wholesalers prepare for disposable e-cigarette ban effective June 1, advising retailers on alternative products. Major distributors plan early cutoffs.