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.
Mexico’s new law to ban vapes passes major hurdle
Lower house lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to change the country’s constitution to include a ban on vapes as well as synthetic drugs such as fentanyl.
More than two million vapers could return to smoking due to UK ban, poll shows
Disposable vapes will be banned from June 1, 2025, in an attempt to reduce the appeal of vaping to young people. Under separate proposed legislation, flavours will also be heavily restricted.
UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill passes major hurdle - now have YOUR say
MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the “historic” Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its second reading in the Commons on Tuesday, with 415 for and 47 against.
Spain asks for public’s views on flavoured vapes ban
The ban is part of the new ‘Anti-Tobacco Plan,’ which aims to limit products that cause a risk to young people’s health and are a ‘gateway’ to smoking.
Australia has one million vapers - but made just 3,500 legal vape sales last month
With more than 5,800 pharmacies across the country, the data - shown to the Senate last week - suggests thousands of them would not have dispensed a single vape.
Voices of Harm Reduction Pt 6: Kurt Yeo
Kurt Yeo left a 16-year corporate career in information systems to help smokers switch to vaping after he did so himself over a decade ago.
UK confirms vape tax rise date
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in her Autumn Budget that the government will instead add a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid, to start from October 2026.
Mexico to ban vapes by the end of the year
The decision has prompted fears that it would fuel an already thriving black market, led by powerful and violent organised crime gangs.