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Philippines police seize $200k worth of illegal e-cigarette products, arrest 2 suspects

Philippines police seize $200k worth of illegal e-cigarette products, arrest 2 suspects
Philippine police in Cavite seize $200,000 worth of illegal e-cigarette products, arresting two suspects. Crackdown on smuggling intensifies.
Oct.13
Tyumen Regional Parliament in Russia Reviewing Bill to Impose Total Ban on E-Cigarette Sales

Tyumen Regional Parliament in Russia Reviewing Bill to Impose Total Ban on E-Cigarette Sales
Russia's Tyumen Council is considering a bill to ban e-cigarettes and vaping products, sparking concerns about potential risks.
Oct.13
Malaysian state of Selangor proposes sharing e-cigarette tax revenue with federal government for local enforcement agencies

Malaysian state of Selangor proposes sharing e-cigarette tax revenue with federal government for local enforcement agencies
Selangor, Malaysia proposes federal government share e-cigarette tax revenues for local enforcement, suggesting collaboration for better regulation.
Oct.13
PMI Launches VEEV E-Cigarette in South Africa, Expanding Access to Smoke-Free Alternatives

PMI Launches VEEV E-Cigarette in South Africa, Expanding Access to Smoke-Free Alternatives
Philip Morris International's South Africa branch launches e-cigarette product Veev, making South Africa one of 20 countries with PMI's smoke-free products.
Oct.13
Russian police seize counterfeit e-cigarettes and tobacco products in Novosibirsk,products valued at about 1.3 million rubles

Russian police seize counterfeit e-cigarettes and tobacco products in Novosibirsk,products valued at about 1.3 million rubles
Russian police in Novosibirsk bust counterfeit e-cigarette and tobacco products, seizing items worth 1.3 million rubles. Consideration for criminal charges.
Oct.13
Heaven Gifts to Cease Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes in California as Part of Settlement with NJOY: Court to Issue Permanent Injunction.

Heaven Gifts to Cease Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes in California as Part of Settlement with NJOY: Court to Issue Permanent Injunction.
Heaven Gifts agrees to stop selling flavored disposable e-cigarettes in California as part of settlement with NJOY.
Oct.13
British American Tobacco’s VELO Launches Limited McLaren F1 Edition: US Price Only 60% of EU/UK

British American Tobacco’s VELO Launches Limited McLaren F1 Edition: US Price Only 60% of EU/UK
BAT’s VELO has released a McLaren F1 co-branded, track-themed limited-edition pack in McLaren’s orange-black livery. Pricing is about $4.60 per can in the U.S. versus ~$7.40 in the EU/UK. The collaboration extends BAT’s partnership with McLaren dating back to 2019.
Oct.11
Philip Morris International to Boost Investment in the Philippines, Aiming to Make It a Smoke-Free Products Export Hub

Philip Morris International to Boost Investment in the Philippines, Aiming to Make It a Smoke-Free Products Export Hub
PMI to make the Philippines a smoke-free export hub, citing strong regulation; upgrading local plants, expanding affordable supply; $14bn invested globally.
Oct.11
British American Tobacco to Open glo™ Ginza Flagship Store in Tokyo on October 18

British American Tobacco to Open glo™ Ginza Flagship Store in Tokyo on October 18
BAT Japan to open two-storey glo™ Ginza flagship on Oct 18, 2025; sales + members’ lounge, promos; near IQOS.
Oct.11
Altria’s Nicotine Pouch Rollout in the U.S.: On! PLUS May Launch on October 14, Not Yet FDA-Approved

Altria’s Nicotine Pouch Rollout in the U.S.: On! PLUS May Launch on October 14, Not Yet FDA-Approved
Altria’s new nicotine pouch On! PLUS™ is slated to launch in the U.S. on October 14, debuting in North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. The product uses NICOSILK™ technology and will offer multiple nicotine strengths. FDA approval has not yet been granted, but Helix says it is proceeding in line with compliance requirements.
Oct.11
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