Latest NICOTINE NEWS
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Former China Tobacco Boss Gets 12 Years for Bribery
The case underscores Beijing’s continued scrutiny of senior officials within state industries.
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Fargo, North Dakota Eyes Flavored Vape Ban
Vape shop owners say the ban would force closures and drive sales online or out of the city.
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Haypp Voluntarily Sets 20 mg Nicotine Pouch Cap
The company says 20 mg delivers a nicotine experience similar to smoking cigarettes.
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Indonesian Vape Retailers Set 21+ Sales Policy
Industry groups say alternative products should be limited to adult cigarette smokers.
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Cronos Faces Profit Test as Q4 Earnings Approach
Analysts expect earnings to pull back sequentially even as revenue jumps nearly 50%.
MORE NICOTINE NEWS
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West Virginia Strict Vape Bill Moving Forward
Unlisted products become contraband after 21 days, with $100-per-day civil penalties.
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Vape Makers Seek to Kill Cannabis Antitrust MDL
Federal illegality could undermine revived claims under California’s Cartwright Act.
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Bill to Confiscate, Fine Vapers in Azerbaijan Moves
The measure targets not only sales but also upstream activities, including importation.
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Haypp Group Tops $116 Million in Q4 2026 Results
Nicotine pouch volumes rose 97% in the U.S. and 73% in the UK, reinforcing those markets.
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Oregon Moves to End Nicotine Pouch ‘Loophole’
An earlier proposal to prohibit online tobacco sales was stripped from the amended bill.
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UK Tobacco, Vapes Bill Heads to House of Lords
Sales of tobacco would be banned to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
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Reynolds Doubles Hiring Goals as Pouches Boom
The expansion is tied to rising adult demand for Velo synthetic nicotine pouches.
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High 5 : Tariffs Climb to 15% for Cigar Imports
Section 122 tariffs can last only 150 days without congressional approval.
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K&H 2026 E-Vapor Law Symposium Agenda Set
The two-day event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the CHAMPS Trade Show.
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Supreme Court Voids Cigar Tariffs Under IEEPA
Importers and industry groups await further guidance from U.S. Customs on other potential tariffs.
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Myanmar Bans Electronic Vape, Shisha Products
The decision places Myanmar among countries opting for outright bans on vapes.
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Organigram Funds Sanity With BAT Cash
The acquisition and private placement will go before shareholders on March 30.
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Jamaica Raises Cigarette Tax to $0.13 Per Stick
The government projects the tax will generate about J$1.1 billion for the national budget.
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Cyprus Puts Brakes on EU Automatic Tobacco Tax
Any revised Tobacco Excise Directive must be approved by all 27 EU Member States.
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Ireland’s Vape Tax Falls Short of Projections
The country’s new €500-per-liter e-liquid tax generated €1.3 million in its first two months.
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Illinois Bill Shifts Vape Disposal Cost to Makers
If brand owners cannot be identified, responsibility would shift to importers.
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Portugal Pays 2% of Tobacco Tax to Prevention
Funding to expand cessation services, pharmacological therapies and prevention.
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Iowa Tobacco, Vape Tax Plan Falls in Committee
The proposal would have raised cigarette taxes and a 15% sales tax on vapes and hemp.
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Delaware Budget Targets Higher Nicotine Taxes
Reports estimate the tobacco tax changes would generate roughly $18–$19 million annually.
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Enorama Pharma Sues FDA Over PMTA Rules
The company alleges that the FDA is imposing shifting and “arbitrary” evidentiary demands.
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Zimbabwe 2026 Tobacco Crop to Topple Records
Zimbabwe projects more than 360 million kg in 2026, breaking the 2025 record of 355 million kg.
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Altria Group Reaffirms 2026 Earnings Guidance
Earnings improvement is expected to be concentrated in the second half of 2026.
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Pyxus Recognized by CDP for Climate, Forestry
Pyxus has reported to CDP on climate since 2009, water since 2014, and forestry since 2020.
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Alliance One Earns North Carolina Export Honor
Award honors the company’s role in exporting compliant U.S. leaf tobacco to global markets.
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Pyxus: $16.9M Q3 Profit, Reaffirms FY26 Outlook
Tobacco inventory rose to $959.8M, with uncommitted levels remaining at 3.6%.
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Tennessee Wants Nicotine Sellers to Get License
Repeat violations could lead to license revocation, not merely unpaid fines.
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Vapes, Pouches Spur Two Bills in South Dakota
Vape and smoke Shop owners and advocates argue that flavors help adults quit smoking.
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Ohio High Court to Decide Vape Enforcement Fight
A separate preemption case on Ohio’s ban of local flavor restrictions is also pending.
Premium Cigars/Leaf
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Cronos Faces Profit Test as Q4 Earnings Approach
Analysts expect earnings to pull back sequentially even as revenue jumps nearly 50%.
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High 5 : Tariffs Climb to 15% for Cigar Imports
Section 122 tariffs can last only 150 days without congressional approval.
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Supreme Court Voids Cigar Tariffs Under IEEPA
Importers and industry groups await further guidance from U.S. Customs on other potential tariffs.
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Organigram Funds Sanity With BAT Cash
The acquisition and private placement will go before shareholders on March 30.
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Jamaica Raises Cigarette Tax to $0.13 Per Stick
The government projects the tax will generate about J$1.1 billion for the national budget.
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Cyprus Puts Brakes on EU Automatic Tobacco Tax
Any revised Tobacco Excise Directive must be approved by all 27 EU Member States.
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Portugal Pays 2% of Tobacco Tax to Prevention
Funding to expand cessation services, pharmacological therapies and prevention.
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Delaware Budget Targets Higher Nicotine Taxes
Reports estimate the tobacco tax changes would generate roughly $18–$19 million annually.
Nicotine Pouches
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Haypp Voluntarily Sets 20 mg Nicotine Pouch Cap
The company says 20 mg delivers a nicotine experience similar to smoking cigarettes.
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Haypp Group Tops $116 Million in Q4 2026 Results
Nicotine pouch volumes rose 97% in the U.S. and 73% in the UK, reinforcing those markets.
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Oregon Moves to End Nicotine Pouch ‘Loophole’
An earlier proposal to prohibit online tobacco sales was stripped from the amended bill.
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Reynolds Doubles Hiring Goals as Pouches Boom
The expansion is tied to rising adult demand for Velo synthetic nicotine pouches.
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Enorama Pharma Sues FDA Over PMTA Rules
The company alleges that the FDA is imposing shifting and “arbitrary” evidentiary demands.
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Vapes, Pouches Spur Two Bills in South Dakota
Vape and smoke Shop owners and advocates argue that flavors help adults quit smoking.
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Nicotine Pouches Pass Snus in Sweden, Norway
Women began buying more pouches than snus in 2022; men still skew toward snus.
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PMI Opens Doors to $600M Zyn Plant in Colorado
The 150-acre facility is expected to reach full operational capacity by next year.
Vaping
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Fargo, North Dakota Eyes Flavored Vape Ban
Vape shop owners say the ban would force closures and drive sales online or out of the city.
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Indonesian Vape Retailers Set 21+ Sales Policy
Industry groups say alternative products should be limited to adult cigarette smokers.
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West Virginia Strict Vape Bill Moving Forward
Unlisted products become contraband after 21 days, with $100-per-day civil penalties.
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Vape Makers Seek to Kill Cannabis Antitrust MDL
Federal illegality could undermine revived claims under California’s Cartwright Act.
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Bill to Confiscate, Fine Vapers in Azerbaijan Moves
The measure targets not only sales but also upstream activities, including importation.
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UK Tobacco, Vapes Bill Heads to House of Lords
Sales of tobacco would be banned to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
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K&H 2026 E-Vapor Law Symposium Agenda Set
The two-day event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the CHAMPS Trade Show.
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Myanmar Bans Electronic Vape, Shisha Products
The decision places Myanmar among countries opting for outright bans on vapes.
Legislation
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West Virginia Strict Vape Bill Moving Forward
Unlisted products become contraband after 21 days, with $100-per-day civil penalties.
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Bill to Confiscate, Fine Vapers in Azerbaijan Moves
The measure targets not only sales but also upstream activities, including importation.
-
Oregon Moves to End Nicotine Pouch ‘Loophole’
An earlier proposal to prohibit online tobacco sales was stripped from the amended bill.
-
UK Tobacco, Vapes Bill Heads to House of Lords
Sales of tobacco would be banned to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
-
Myanmar Bans Electronic Vape, Shisha Products
The decision places Myanmar among countries opting for outright bans on vapes.
-
Cyprus Puts Brakes on EU Automatic Tobacco Tax
Any revised Tobacco Excise Directive must be approved by all 27 EU Member States.
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Delaware Budget Targets Higher Nicotine Taxes
Reports estimate the tobacco tax changes would generate roughly $18–$19 million annually.
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Vapes, Pouches Spur Two Bills in South Dakota
Vape and smoke Shop owners and advocates argue that flavors help adults quit smoking.
Regulation
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Indonesian Vape Retailers Set 21+ Sales Policy
Industry groups say alternative products should be limited to adult cigarette smokers.
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K&H 2026 E-Vapor Law Symposium Agenda Set
The two-day event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, ahead of the CHAMPS Trade Show.
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Russia Weighs Digital Track-and-Trace for Vapes
Extending the system to e-cigs and vaping products would be a major regulatory step.
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Senate GOP: Vapes Could be Spying for China
Lawmakers link illegal vape profits to Chinese state interests and Mexican cartels.
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Morocco to Enforce Rules for Vapes, Pouches
Consumer groups say the framework is meant to protect users through information.
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Dutch Coalition Wants 21 as Nicotine Sales Age
The law would make possession of vapes punishable, alongside tough enforcement.
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CAPHRA: Legal Access for Nicotine Pouches
The group urges governments to establish a dedicated, enforceable regulatory category.
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FDA Likely to Authorize ZYN as ‘Modified Risk’
FDA stated that the proposed ZYN reduced risk statement is “scientifically accurate.”
Retail
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Fargo, North Dakota Eyes Flavored Vape Ban
Vape shop owners say the ban would force closures and drive sales online or out of the city.
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Haypp Voluntarily Sets 20 mg Nicotine Pouch Cap
The company says 20 mg delivers a nicotine experience similar to smoking cigarettes.
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Tennessee Wants Nicotine Sellers to Get License
Repeat violations could lead to license revocation, not merely unpaid fines.
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Ohio High Court to Decide Vape Enforcement Fight
A separate preemption case on Ohio’s ban of local flavor restrictions is also pending.
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Nicotine Pouches Pass Snus in Sweden, Norway
Women began buying more pouches than snus in 2022; men still skew toward snus.
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UK Council Seizes $878,000 in Illicit Tobacco
Most of the contraband was found in five separate lockers at a self-storage facility.
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Cuba: Habanos Festival Postponed Indefinitely
Aviation fuel shortages and blackouts affected international travel, Habanos said.
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Utah Moves to Ease Mail-Order Cigar Ban
The move follows a similar bill in Hawaii, the only other state that bans mail-order cigars.