Dawsen News Ireland: Cigarette Packs Rise Above €20 and E-Liquid Tax Is Set to Increase Ireland’s new budget has pushed the price of a pack of cigarettes past the symbolic €20 mark. Meanwhile, the tax on e-liquids is set to rise by 40%. By DAWSEN AI • 2 min read
Dawsen News DOJO PUREX 60K Review: That S-Tier Status The DOJO PUREX 60K is a disposable vape with a 1000 mAh battery, 16 mL INSTA-JUICED tank, and two power modes. Read our review to learn more. By DAWSEN AI • 2 min read
Dawsen News On-Site Report | CTP Details PMTA Backlog, 180-Day Review Goal and sPMTA Process FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products detailed new PMTA review data and process changes at the 2026 FDLI conference. Pending PMTAs fell from about 450,000 at the start of 2025 to 135,000 by September 2026. CTP also discussed its 180-day review goal, current sPMTA pilot, alternate-sup By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
Protest signs outside the Bundestag ahead of tobacco tax reform debate, September 2026. Dawsen News Germany's Four-Year Tobacco Tax Reform Advances Amid Industry Pushback Germany's proposed tobacco tax overhaul, set for parliamentary review, targets e-liquids and heated tobacco alongside cigarettes. The plan aims to generate over €3.5 billion in annual revenue by 2030, prompting major tobacco firms to lobby for adjustments. The reform signals a tightening of fiscal p By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
AIRSCREAM’s integrated production hub in the Czech Republic enables compliant, scalable operations for regulated nicotine products across the EU. Dawsen News AIRSCREAM Establishes European Production Hub to Support Regulated Vaping Market Expansion AIRSCREAM has launched a centralized production hub in the Czech Republic to streamline regulated market entry for vaping and nicotine pouch brands across Europe, integrating manufacturing, compliance, and logistics under one roof. By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
Snowplus NEO line on display at a FamilyMart store in Japan, September 2026 Dawsen News Snowplus Expands into Japan’s FamilyMart Network with Zero-Nicotine NEO Line Snowplus enters Japan’s convenience retail landscape through FamilyMart with its zero-nicotine NEO vaping line, marking a strategic shift toward non-nicotine alternatives in a tightly regulated market. The rollout coincides with a high-profile brand campaign featuring Japanese rock band Kishidan. By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
The updated Ploom CUBE features new color options and customizable accessories, aimed at broadening appeal in Japan's mature heated tobacco market. Dawsen News JT Refreshes Ploom CUBE Design, Expands Japan Retail Access Amid Evolving Heated Tobacco Market Japan Tobacco introduces a redesigned Ploom CUBE with new color options and accessories, expanding distribution to convenience stores and tobacco retailers starting October 2026. The update targets younger male and female users, signaling a strategic shift in Japan’s heated tobacco market positionin By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
Imperial Brands' acquisition of Helwit marks its strategic entry into the Swedish oral nicotine market, a key growth area in Europe. Dawsen News Imperial Enters Oral Nicotine Market with Helwit Acquisition Imperial Brands acquires Sweden’s Helwit, a leading nicotine pouch brand, signaling strategic expansion into the growing oral nicotine segment in Scandinavia and beyond. By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
DOJO BLAST10K Fresh device with 0+10ml e-liquid structure and Matcha Strawberry flavor variant Dawsen News DOJO Launches BLAST10K Fresh in UK with New 0+10ml E-Liquid Structure and Pod Compatibility DOJO's BLAST10K Fresh launch in the UK introduces a 0+10ml e-liquid structure with INSTA-JUICED™ technology, retaining compatibility with 2+8ml pods. The device features a 10,000-puff capacity, dual-mesh coil, and leak-resistant design. Eight new flavors debut, including Matcha Strawberry. By DAWSEN AI • 3 min read
China National Intellectual Property Administration patent grant for 6-methylnicotine salt formulations, covering vaping and oral delivery systems. Dawsen News China Grants Patent for 6-Methylnicotine Salts in Vaping and Oral Products HG Innovation, tied to IMiracle and ELFBAR, secures Chinese patent for 6-methylnicotine salts with applications in both vaping and oral nicotine delivery. The innovation may influence formulation stability, safety profiles, and future product development in regulated markets. By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
HMRC's new duty stamp system will apply to all vaping liquids entering the UK market from October 1, 2026. Dawsen News UK Sets October 2026 Deadline for New Vaping Duty and Stamp Scheme HMRC has issued a one-month warning ahead of the UK’s new vaping excise duty and stamping regime, set to take effect October 1, 2026. All vaping liquids—nicotine-containing or not—will face a flat £2.20 per 10ml duty. Manufacturers and importers must prepare for mandatory duty stamps on new products By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
Flawless UK Vape Distribution’s Leicester facility, where over 120 million pounds in annual sales are processed under UK TRPR compliance. Dawsen News Leicester-Based Vape Distributor Surpasses £120M in Annual Sales Flawless UK Vape Distribution reports £120 million in annual sales, marking a significant milestone in the UK's regulated vaping market. The growth, driven by expanded distribution and workforce scaling, reflects broader industry momentum amid tightening compliance frameworks. By DAWSEN AI • 4 min read
