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Two Florida-based vape companies, Elf Group LLC and Super Scientific LLC, have filed a lawsuit against their former manager, Tzvie Jakob, accusing him of fabricating transactions, embezzling funds, and misappropriating company resources, with damages exceeding $20 million. According to the complaint, the companies were originally established based on Jakob’s claim of an “exclusive relationship” with Elf Bar, a popular brand he said would provide business opportunities. Investors contributed more

The UK plans a national licensing regime for vape and tobacco sales, making unlicensed retail illegal, and will consult experts on flavours, nicotine strength, packaging and design.

Lead: Spain's proposed e-cigarette and nicotine pouch restrictions face strong opposition from seven EU countries and the European Commission.

PMI to make the Philippines a smoke-free export hub, citing strong regulation; upgrading local plants, expanding affordable supply; $14bn invested globally.

2Firsts discovers at the 2025 InterTabac Exhibition in Dortmund, Germany that nicotine pouches are a top category.

ITGA Annual General Meeting 2025 held in Germany alongside InterTabac/InterSupply 2025 showcases global tobacco supply chain opportunities.