Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarette sales with counterfeit tax stamps in Zakarpattia region.

Philip Morris Ukraine welcomes AMCU research results on IQOS safety claims, clarifying information for better consumer understanding.

Ukrainian Customs seized 1,182 undeclared "ELFBAR" vapes, with an estimated value of approximately $24,000.

Smoking rates in Ukraine are declining, but new tobacco products like vapes are gaining popularity among young people, with 45% using heated tobacco products. The public supports stricter advertising bans and higher tobacco taxes.

Ukrainian police have seized nearly 350,000 vapes imported from China containing banned substances, with a total value of approximately $580,000. The importer is suspected of providing false information.

Ukrainian police uncover illegal e-cigarette sales scheme worth over 11 million hryvnias involving the "ELFBAR" brand. Several raids were carried out.

Ukrainian authorities uncover illegal e-cigarette-liquid factory in Kryvyi Rih, seizing $70,000 worth of goods and equipment.

A Polish citizen was caught smuggling $350 million worth of e-cigarettee-liquid disguised as household chemicals into Ukraine.