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US Senate Narrowly Confirms Robert Califf as The New FDA Commissioner

Califf, is a cardiologist has already served as FDA commissioner under President Barack Obama’s administration. Following a bipartisan vote where six Republicans supported him and four Democrats opposed him, he will be taking over from acting commissioner Janet Woodcock. Numerous senators including Bernie Sanders voiced their opposition to Califf’s appointment, based on his links to […]

PMI Will Launch U.S. IQOS Production to Bypass Import Ban

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) will begin U.S. production of heated tobacco product IQOS in the United States, putting the product back on convenience store shelves by next year. IQOS is sold in the U.S. under license by PMI’s American partner Altria. Last September, the federal International Trade Commission (ITC) upheld an earlier ruling and ordered imported […]

Israel: Nightmare Vape Tax Finalized by Knesset

The finance committee of Israel’s Knesset (parliament) has approved a slightly modified version of the draconian tax on vaping devices and e-liquid that was imposed last November by the government’s Ministry of Finance. The new tax rates will take effect immediately. Although the committee reduced the tax rates somewhat from the levels announced previously, Israel will still have the […]

IPURE is Announced to be the member of UKVIA, Becoming the First China-based E-liquid Manufacturer Member in 2022

Recently, IPURE is announced to be the proud member of UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), the leading trade association supporting and promoting the vaping industry. IPURE was founded in 2017, after years in the vape game, IPURE has been cementing its place as one of the reputable e-liquid manufacturers in the country, which is a combination of good flavor, […]

Vaping Products’ Waste Disposal and Recycling

When vapes first appeared on the market, many assumed this would be of great benefit to the environment as people would toss less cigarette butts on the ground. However, e-cigarette waste wound up being problematic due to the complexity of separating out the different materials, usually a combination of glass, metal, and plastic, as well as containing […]

Malaysia Postpones Steep E-Liquid Tax

The Malaysian government has postponed imposition of a new tax on nicotine e-liquid after complaints from consumers and industry over the steep proposed rates. The plan also would have tripled the existing tax on zero-nicotine e-liquid. The vape taxes were supposed to go into effect Jan. 1. The postponement was announced earlier this week by the Royal […]

Israel: Committee Will Decide Soon Whether to Keep Extreme Vape Tax

A committee of the Israeli Knesset (parliament) will decide soon whether to approve the huge tax on vaping products imposed last November by the government’s finance ministry. The levy is the highest vape tax in the world. The tax is apparently already in effect, but it must be approved retroactively by the Knesset finance committee, according to Israeli researcher […]

Taxation options for nicotine and tobacco products in Switzerland – a review of tax policies

Summary Alternative nicotine products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and tobacco heating systems have gained worldwide popularity. Findings suggest ENDS to be probably less harmful than combustible cigarettes, but evidence on long-term health effects is still lacking. The potential risk reduction by using tobacco heating systems instead of combustible cigarettes has largely been […]

Philippines Senate Passes Comprehensive Vaping Bill

The Philippines Senate today passed a bill that would legalize and regulate vaping and heated tobacco products, and eliminate the Philippines FDA’s authority over the products. The Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act (SB 2239) was approved by a vote of 19-2, with two senators abstaining. The Philippines House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a similar bill in May. […]