FDA Expands PMTA Submission Portal: Implications for Vape Manufacturers

The FDA's new PMTA submission portal marks a significant shift in regulatory compliance for vape manufacturers, with broader implications for market access and product innovation.

iSpire Technology Adjusts Leadership Structure Amid Market Shifts

iSpire Technology, a notable player in the vaping sector, has ended its co-CEO structure, signaling potential strategic shifts in response to evolving market and regulatory dynamics.

UKVIA Criticizes Burnham Government's Proposed Vape Shop Business-Rates Crackdown

The UK Vaping Industry Association challenges a proposed business-rates policy, arguing it unfairly targets vape shops while benefiting other businesses.

Spain Expands Smoking Ban to Include Vapes and Nicotine Pouches

Spain's latest legislative move to extend its smoking ban to vapes and nicotine pouches signals a broader regulatory trend in the EU, with significant implications for the vaping market and retailers.

Indonesia's Evolving Regulatory Landscape Puts $40 Billion Vape and Tobacco Industry at Risk

Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency proposes a total vape ban, while the Health Ministry tightens tobacco packaging rules, potentially impacting a $40 billion industry.

Altria's Stock Recovery: Vape Crackdown and Regulatory Implications

Altria's recent stock recovery, driven by enforcement against illicit vapes, highlights broader market and regulatory dynamics in the consumer-product sector.

South Korea's Synthetic Nicotine Vape Probe: Regulatory and Market Implications

South Korean lawmaker Jeong Jin-wook's call for a government-wide investigation into synthetic nicotine vape products highlights regulatory gaps, tax concerns, and supply chain transparency issues in the consumer-product market.

House Defense Bill Proposes Pilot Program for Alternative Nicotine Products in Military

The House-passed defense legislation includes a provision to test vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco for military smokers, highlighting broader implications for regulation and market dynamics.

Cardiovascular Health and Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Nuanced Look at Smoke-Free Alternatives

A recent review underscores the reduced cardiovascular risk of smoke-free nicotine products compared to combustible tobacco, highlighting the importance of evidence-based policy and public health messaging.

China's Vaping Regulations: A Global Market and Policy Shift

China's recent ban on vaping product flavors and licensed companies signals a significant shift in global vaping regulations, with broader implications for market dynamics and public health policies.

Japan's Heated Tobacco Tax Changes: Consumer Behavior and Market Implications

A recent survey in Japan reveals how tax changes and price increases are influencing consumer choices in the heated tobacco market, with significant implications for public health and industry dynamics.

Redefining 'Vape Shop': Implications of England's Business Rate Review

England's review of tax relief on vape shops to fund business rate cuts for other venues raises questions about market dynamics and regulatory definitions.