Regulations
Main Changes in the Russian Tobacco and Nicotine Market from March 1, 2025
On Saturday, March 1, several important legislative changes came into effect. Here is a brief overview of the most significant ones: 1. Ban on the Sale of Unmarked E-Liquids and Nicotine ProductsThe Federal Law No. 537-FZ dated December 28, 2024, has phased in a ban on the sale of all unmarked products—starting with e-liquids and […]
Elfbar’s Parent Company IMiracle Calls FDA for Fair Regulation of the U.S. Vaping Market
IMiracle criticized the FDA for failing to provide consistent and coherent regulatory clarity to the U.S. marketplace.
China’s E-Cigarette Industry: Regulations and Export Updates
China’s e-cigarette industry has prominent outward-oriented characteristics with most domestically produced e-cigarettes sold overseas.
FDA Orders Detention of Elf Bar and ESCO Bar Importations Over Health Risks and Compliance Concerns
FDA's action to detain Elf Bar and ESCO Bar is a significant move in the ongoing effort to protect the health of Americans and ensure that vaping products are marketed and sold in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
UK ASA Bans TikTok Marketing Contents for Chinese Vape Brands Elf Bar and HQD Tech
There are strict rules on promoting vaping products in the UK that are designed to prevent irresponsible marketing and ads aimed at young people.
Reynolds Threatens to Sue Vape Shops over Selling Elf Bar Flavored Products
Reynolds, a tobacco giant, is threatening to sue small vape shops if they do not stop selling flavored vapes
China imposes blanket ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes but exports will continue
In a major crackdown, China on Monday banned the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes across the country. The ban is an attempt by the Chinese government to keep underage vaping in check which had been growing steadily. Reportedly, the ban will only affect the flavoured vaping devices as the tobacco variants will continue to be produced. […]
Chinese and European e-cigarette associations sign Code for Responsible Marketing
The European e-cigarette association Independent European Vape Alliance (IEVA) recently decided to update its Code for Responsible Marketing in order to demonstrate the responsibility of the industry when it comes to youth protection. The “E-Cigarette Professional Committee of China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (ECCC)” now also has signed this code. This is a very good […]
RELX Sees Chilly Times Ahead as China’s Vaping Sector Transitions
Relx is Off To A ‘Slow Start’ For Its New Product Line That Complies With China’s New Vaping Regulations
7 A-share Listed Companies including BYD Electronics have Obtained E-Cig Licenses in China
7 A-share listed companies have obtained licenses through their subsidiaries for the production, sale, import, and export of e-cigarettes.