UK adult vaping prevalence edged down to 9.9% in 2025, while cigarette smoking continued to decline to 8.7%, according to ONS data. Dawsen News UK Vaping Rate Edges Down to 9.9% in 2025, ONS Data Shows Vaping prevalence in Great Britain declined slightly to 9.9% in 2025, marking the first drop after overtaking cigarette smoking in 2024, while cigarette use continued its long-term decline to 8.7%. By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
Dawsen News Japan Survey Finds 49.5% Would Cut Tobacco Use if Prices Rise, 64.6% Show Interest in Nicotine-Free Alternatives A September online survey commissioned by Japanese smoking-accessories company Lightec found that 49.5% of respondents would consider reducing tobacco use if prices rose further, while 25.1% would consider switching to cheaper brands and 14.5% would consider using or combining al By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
Dawsen News U.S. Health Groups Seek to Overturn FDA Enforcement Discretion for Pending PMTAs as Altria's Helix, NJOY and AVM Mo American Vapor Manufacturers (AVM) and Altria subsidiaries Helix Innovations and NJOY filed separate motions on October 7, 2026, seeking to intervene on the FDA's side in a lawsuit challenging its enforcement guidance for certain e-cigarette and nicotine pouch products with pendi By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
Indiana ATC enforcement of foreign-adversary product law affects vape market access based on supply-chain and origin compliance Dawsen News Indiana Enforces Foreign-Adversary Rule on Vape Brands, Some Products Return After Compliance Indiana’s Alcohol and Tobacco Commission removed select Elf Bar, Lost Mary, MR FOG, and iJOY vapes under foreign-adversary restrictions, later reinstating products after compliance filings, highlighting state-level enforcement of supply-chain and origin rules affecting ENDS market access. By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
Dawsen News Irish Prime Minister’s Vape Claim Clashes With Health Guidance Micheál Martin called vapes “nearly worse than cigarettes,” but Ireland’s health service acknowledges fewer toxins and potentially lower harm. By DAWSEN AI • 2 min read
FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products is reworking its product review process for ENDS and other tobacco products. Dawsen News FDA Tobacco Center Shifts PMTA Review Toward Harm Reduction and Predictability FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products is adjusting its product review process to emphasize tobacco harm reduction, category-specific assessments, and more predictable timelines, while acknowledging staffing and backlog constraints. By DAWSEN AI • 2 min read
Retail environment that could be affected by forthcoming UK vape regulations Dawsen News BAT Survey Signals UK Vape Rule Challenges for Retailers A British American Tobacco survey outlines how forthcoming UK restrictions on flavours, packaging and product display could strain retailer operations and affect sales. By DAWSEN AI • 2 min read
Enforcement actions in Brazil and the Netherlands reflect growing regulatory pressure on unlicensed vape products, raising concerns about market disruption and illicit trade expansion. Dawsen News Brazil and Netherlands Vape Crackdowns Expose Limits of Nicotine Prohibition Recent enforcement actions in Brazil and the Netherlands underscore a growing tension between strict nicotine regulation and the persistence of consumer demand. As governments crack down on unlicensed vape products, harm reduction advocates warn that over-enforcement risks fueling illicit markets an By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
The EU’s evolving approach to nicotine regulation reflects growing recognition of product-specific risk profiles. Dawsen News Europe’s Risk-Based Nicotine Regulation Debate Gains Momentum Amid Fragmented Approaches A pivotal shift in European nicotine policy is emerging as regulators in key member states begin to recognize differential risk profiles across nicotine products. While consensus remains elusive, new developments in Sweden and Brussels signal growing support for risk-based regulation, potentially re By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
The potential military pilot could expand access to regulated nicotine products for service members seeking to quit smoking. Dawsen News U.S. Military Explores Vapes and Nicotine Pouches in Smoking Cessation Pilot The U.S. Department of Defense may launch a one-year pilot program testing e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches as smoking cessation tools for active-duty service members, following a provision in the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The move signals growing institutional recognition of alter By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
Safeguard’s external packaging model uses a rigid, child-resistant sleeve to wrap existing nicotine pouches, offering a modular compliance solution. Dawsen News Safeguard Tests External Packaging for Nicotine Pouches Amid Regulatory Push on Child Safety As U.S. regulators intensify scrutiny on child-resistant packaging for nicotine pouches, Safeguard’s new external packaging strategy offers a potential workaround for manufacturers facing compliance hurdles without full product redesigns. The approach could influence future PMTA submissions and indu By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
Discarded vapes pose environmental risks due to improper disposal and lack of recycling infrastructure. Dawsen News UK Survey Exposes Scale of Vape Waste and Recycling Gaps A new UK survey reveals widespread public confusion over vape disposal, with only 12% of respondents correctly estimating that over 10 million vapes are thrown away weekly. The findings highlight systemic challenges in waste management and consumer education ahead of upcoming regulatory changes. By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
