Indian Court to Decide if Pouches Can be Sold at Airport’s Duty-Free Shops
Adani is challenging the action, arguing India’s Drugs and Cosmetics Act does not apply to duty-free shops.
Payment Providers Warn Retailers About Illicit Vapes
The warnings follow pressure from a coalition of U.S. state and local law enforcement officials involving illegal vape sales.
Vuse Unveils Collaboration at Berlin Fashion Week
BAT Germany announced the expansion of its partnership with designer Marina Hoermanseder, unveiling a custom case during Berlin Fashion Week.
UKVIA Forum Targets Vaping Policy Challenges
UKVIA said the findings are intended to inform debate on upcoming vaping regulations.
Israeli Health Study Says 40% of Population Exposed to Second-Hand Smoke
The findings come as Israel’s Supreme Court considers a case that could require government ministries to introduce regulations addressing residential tobacco smoke infiltration.
Philippines’ Tobacco Taxes Rise for First Time in Three Years
The increase was driven by a 29.2% rise in tobacco product removals to 2.9 billion units.
ASEAN Countries Feeling Illicit Cigarette Pressures
In Thailand, illicit cigarettes represented 23.6% of the market in 2025, up from 22.6% a year earlier.
Capital Group Increases KT&G Ownership to 8.22%
KT&G said the increased investment reflects recognition of its growth potential as the company continues to expand overseas.
Macau to Significantly Raise Vape Fines
Fines for illegally bringing e-cigarettes and other novel tobacco products into the territory will go from $480 to $1,200 as part of a broader legislative overhaul.
Australia’s ‘Tobacco Wars’ See 10 Businesses Set Ablaze
Victoria Police said unknown offenders drove a vehicle into the shop before setting it alight and fleeing.
CAPHRA Says FDA’s Pouch Pivot Should Trigger Policy Rethink
The group called on policymakers to adopt evidence-based, risk-proportionate regulation.
Netherlands Provided PMI €1M for Subsidized Carbon Improvements
The funding was used at the company’s Bergen op Zoom factory to replace a natural gas installation with a heat pump system that reuses waste heat from production.
Armenia Raises Excise Taxes on Tobacco, Alcohol, Fuel
The measure introduces annual indexation of excise taxes, with tobacco rates set to increase by 7% each year and heated tobacco products rising 30% annually.
Tobacco-Free Pouches Are Not Milder Alternative for Mucosa: Study
Nicotine pouch users more frequently exhibited inflammatory changes, making their effects less predictable than those seen with traditional snus.
Court Says HHS Can’t Impose Civil Penalties on Vape Retailer
The court found that HHS could not impose civil monetary penalties through an administrative proceeding without affording the company the opportunity for a jury trial.
PCA Concerned Over FDA’s Proposed Tobacco Rules
It warned that many other products sold by its 3,500 retail members would be subject to new registration, recordkeeping, and inspection requirements.
ITGA Chief Calls for Better Incomes for Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Farmers
Tobacco farmers continue to bear rising production costs, climate-related risks, and increasing regulatory pressures while receiving shrinking returns.
Zimbabwe Moves to Tobacco Industry Act
Zimbabwe’s Cabinet approved the principles for amending the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act, clearing the way for the first major overhaul of the legislation since 1997.
Zambia Tobacco Sales Near $105M Through 11 Weeks
Farmers sold 51.96 million kg of tobacco during the period, led by 44.45 million kg of flue-cured Virginia tobacco.
South Korea Tightening Tobacco Enforcement After Compliance Failures
Of 415 machines examined, 339 used ID-based age verification, but 168 accepted forged or altered identification during testing.
Russia Adds New Laws for Tobacco Licensing
The legislation also gives Russia’s regions the authority to ban the retail sale of vapes, e-liquids, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Proposed UK Vape Rule Would Add £5 Deposit
Under the plan by the Norwich City Council, consumers would pay an additional £5 when purchasing a vape and receive the money back upon returning the device.
Maldives Reduces Cigarette Duty
Lawmakers said the reduction reflects evidence that the country’s vape ban did not lead to a significant increase in cigarette smoking.