Australia
Australia’s Overhauled Vaping Laws: What You Need to Know About the New Pharmacy-Only Sales Model Starting October
The Australian government has recently restructured its approach to vaping regulations. Originally intended to be pharmacy-only with a prescription, the latest compromise allows adult...
Europe
Swiss Smoking Rates Decline Yet Challenges Persist
In a significant health trend, Switzerland's smoking rates have seen a notable decrease, with only 24% of the population smoking in 2022, down from...
Regulations
Battling the Surge of Counterfeit Nicotine Pouches: Identifying Fakes and Understanding Market Impacts
Amid the surging popularity of nicotine pouches as a tobacco alternative, the market is witnessing an unsettling rise in counterfeit products. This poses significant...
Thailand
Thailand’s Cannabis Conundrum: Recreational Use Faces New Restrictions
In a striking reversal just 18 months after becoming the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand's government is now pushing legislation to ban...
Regulations
Global Tobacco Trends 2024: U.S. Regulatory Boosts and China’s E-Cigarette Export Surge Signal Industry Revival
The global market for novel tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HNB), has shown promising developments from May to June 2024....
United Kingdom
How Will Keir Starmer’s Victory Influence UK Vaping Regulations?
The Impact of a Political Shift on UK's Vaping Policies
With the recent UK general election concluding in a surprising defeat for Prime Minister Rishi...
USA
Exploring the Trend of Bluetooth Locks in Leading Vape Brands’ PMTA Applications
Recent developments in the vape industry have spotlighted the Pre-Market Tobacco Application (PMTA) process, especially with the approval of menthol-flavored NJOY e-cigarettes by the...
USA
Save Our Pouches: The Nationwide Campaign Against a Ban on ZYN Nicotine Pouches
In a significant development reported by Fox News on June 18, two prominent non-profit organizations, Americans for Consumer Protection and Building America's Future, have...