Illicit trade
Investigate illegal nicotine markets, smuggling, counterfeiting and enforcement. Coverage tests claims about illicit trade and distinguishes unlawful activity from legal cross-border purchasing.
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Biden Administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes to “non-addictive” levels.
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule to limit nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels six years after it first said it intended to do so and five days before President Biden leaves office.
Mexico on verge of becoming first country to add vape ban to constitution
The Senate in Mexico yesterday voted unanimously to pass the reform, which will ban the production, distribution and sale of all types of vapes.
Northern Ireland, Wales and Jersey approve disposable vapes ban for June 2025
Northern Ireland, Wales and Jersey have confirmed they will enforce a ban on disposable vapes from June 1, 2025 in line with the rest of the UK.