Key Takeaways New Minimum Tax Base: Starting September 1, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Finance will enforce a minimum taxable value of AED 1 (Dh1) per millilitre (mL) for all e-liquids. 100% Excise Tax Baseline: The policy anchors the...

Key Takeaways Court Lifts Block: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit canceled a lower court order that blocked the Iowa vape registration law (House File 2677). Federal Preemption Rejected: The judges ruled...

JAKARTA — Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has proposed a complete ban on the distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids under the ongoing revision of the Narcotics and Psychotropics Bill (RUU Narkotika). The initiative follows mounting...

Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has restructured the taxation framework for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) under official amendments to the Federal Excise Act, 2005. Understanding the revised Pakistan vape tax policy is crucial for importers, retailers, and adult...

Madrid, July 22, 2026 — Spain has taken a major step toward broadening its national restrictions on smoking and vaping after the Council of Ministers approved a tobacco bill on July 21, 2026, and sent...

1. Executive Summary California enforces some of the strictest flavored tobacco laws in the United States. Under current california vape regulations, any licensed tobacco retailer must comply with a complex system of flavor bans. Stores cannot sell flavored e cigarettes or sweet vaping products....

On 10 July 2026, the UK Government officially launched a UK-wide public consultation aimed at reducing the appeal of e-cigarettes to minors. The consultation seeks views on proposals relating to vapes and nicotine products, including:...

According to recent reports, Ireland's Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD, today successfully steered the Public Health (Disposable E-Cigarettes) Act 2025 through...

Governor Green has reportedly signed the following two bills aimed at reducing tobacco use, restricting disposable e-cigarette devices, and strengthening regulation of vaping products sold in Hawaii. SB 2175: Regarding Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices Prohibits...

Everything You Know in 2026 is Changing. If you are meticulously tracking macros or swapped snacks for a quick puff, you’ve likely wondered: Do vapes have calories? In 2026, as the "wellness vape" trend grows, understanding...