Author: James Anderson
James Anderson
With over a decade of dedicated experience in the e-cigarette industry, James Anderson is a seasoned expert in both the production and usage of vaping products. His extensive background encompasses all facets of e-cigarette manufacturing, providing him with deep insights into the intricacies of the vaping world.
The Oregon City Commission has unanimously approved a letter urging Clackamas County and its cities to implement a ban on flavored tobacco sales. This push aims to curb youth access to flavored nicotine products in the Portland metro area, where neighboring counties have already established similar restrictions. Oregon City leaders argue that a sales ban is necessary to address rising youth nicotine addiction. Data cited in the commission’s letter highlights that Clackamas County has higher youth vaping rates than its neighbors. CountyHigh School Juniors Using Vapes (2022 Data)Clackamas County12.5%Multnomah County9.1%Washington County5.6% Funding and Enforcing the Proposed Ban To resolve operational…
The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive to increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139%. This policy aims to reduce tobacco consumption across the bloc and harmonize taxation rules in the single market. Under current rules, the EU minimum excise tax on cigarettes stands at €90 per 1,000 units. While member states retain the authority to charge higher rates individually, the proposed directive will raise this baseline target. The Commission estimates that previous tax increases drove 40% of the decline in EU tobacco consumption over the past decade. Additionally, the directive introduces minimum tax…
The United Arab Emirates will implement a minimum excise price of Dh1 per milliliter on e-cigarette and vape liquids starting September 1. This regulatory shift aims to curb youth vaping and reduce overall consumption by artificially raising the tax floor on low-cost products. Under the updated rules, products retailing below the Dh1 per milliliter threshold will be taxed as though they had reached it. For example, from September, a 60ml bottle priced at Dh40 ($10.89) will be taxed based on a Dh60 ($16.34) valuation, with the existing 100% excise rate applied on top. Dr. Rachel Kaminski, a pulmonologist at Saudi…
The Belgian federal government has confirmed a ban on smoking and vaping on all public terraces starting January 1, 2027. Announced by the cabinet of Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke, the policy targets cafes, bars, and restaurants, forcing businesses to adapt to stricter public health mandates. Hospitality Operators Face Strict Enforcement Mandates Under the new rules, hospitality operators must install visible signage prohibiting smoking and vaping. Proprietors are legally required to intervene when customers violate the ban. Establishments can be held liable if they tolerate smoking, fail to display proper signs, or retain smoking-related equipment like ashtrays. The policy also…
The Costa Rican government has delayed its vape regulation decree for one year, pushing the implementation date from August 6, 2026, to August 6, 2027. Signed by President Laura Fernández and Health Minister Alexander Sánchez, executive decree 45853-S leaves all upcoming restrictions intact while granting authorities time to build enforcement infrastructure. For now, the status quo remains. Vaping is still banned in public spaces like restaurants, bars, and schools, and synthetic nicotine and cannabinoids remain prohibited. However, fruit and dessert-flavored e-liquids will remain legal to purchase through most of next year. Once the decree takes effect in August 2027, the…
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Iowa to enforce its vape registry law, lifting a previous injunction that blocked the state-approved directory. This decision immediately restricts legal vape sales in the state to a handful of authorized products. Local business owners warn the enforcement will decimate the industry. Brandon Gaines, owner of Uptown Vapors, stated that 95 to 99 percent of Iowa vape shops will likely close because the current registry only approves six products. Most disposable vapes and flavored products currently on shelves will become illegal under the directory guidelines. Conversely, public health officials view the…
The Buenos Aires Legislature has passed Law 6964, requiring the city government to develop protocols to collect, recover, and recycle electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices. This policy addresses the environmental damage caused by millions of disposable vapes entering the standard municipal waste stream. While previous debates in Argentina focused on the public health impacts of vaping—such as youth consumption and advertising bans—this regulation introduces a critical environmental perspective to the industry. Why Vapes Are Classified as Hazardous Waste An electronic cigarette is not merely disposable plastic. Inside each device, a complex mix of materials coexists, including a lithium battery,…
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has launched a specialized enforcement team to purge illicit vapes and unregulated hemp products from retail shelves. Partnering with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), the initiative addresses a previously unpoliced market that Jones described as the “wild wild west.” The newly formed Regulated Products Enforcement Unit divides operational duties between state offices. The Attorney General’s office maintains an official registry of approved products, while Virginia ABC field agents conduct physical inspections at retail locations. In addition to illicit liquid nicotine vapors, the unit targets unregulated THC, kratom, and hemp-derived products. When violations are…
The Saratov Regional Duma has passed a law imposing a total ban on the retail sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems (vapes) and e-liquids. Regional parliament chairman Alexey Antonov confirmed the measure aims to protect public health, particularly children and teenagers. The retail vape ban will take effect on March 1, 2027, and remain in place for five years, ending on March 1, 2032. The restriction covers both vaping hardware and all e-liquids. In addition to the temporary retail vape ban, the law introduces permanent zoning restrictions on all tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including heated tobacco devices and disposable e-cigarettes.…
Spanish Health Minister Mónica García announced a draft bill on Tuesday to ban smoking on outdoor terraces of bars and restaurants. The proposed legislation will also regulate all vaping products under the same rules as conventional tobacco, updating the country’s anti-smoking framework for the first time in over a decade. The initiative aligns Spain with European neighbors like the UK and France, which are tightening tobacco and e-cigarette laws to reduce healthcare costs and protect public health. Minister García stated the plan aims to return Spain to the forefront of tobacco control, following previous reforms that banned indoor workplace smoking…