Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, California retailers will be limited to selling only vape, nicotine pouch and tobacco products included on the state’s new Unflavored Tobacco List. All other products will be illegal and subject to enforcement.

Malaysia's e-cigarette industry may be facing its most severe moment.

TASS reported that the Russian government has postponed a complete ban on e-cigarettes, primarily due to revenue concerns. The Ministry of Finance estimates that the new excise tax, effective March 2025, will generate 156 billion rubles (approximately $2 billion) in revenue for the state budget over two years.

Colombian lawmakers have introduced a new bill to include e-cigarettes and oral nicotine products in the excise tax system. The bill proposes taxing e-cigarette liquids and nicotine pouches by volume and weight, respectively, and also imposes a 20% ad valorem tax.

The European Commission has released a proposed revision to the European Union's tobacco tax plan, including—for the first time—EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products. The proposal would also increase taxes on cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.