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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added ON! Plus nicotine pouch products to its list of authorized products, disclosing that the brand has received Marketing Granted Orders (MGO) through the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) pathway. The update makes on! Plus the second nicotine pouch brand authorized via PMTA, following ZYN. As of publication, the FDA had not issued a separate press release on the decision.

China’s vape exports to the U.S. surged to a record $590 million in October 2025—nearly double the usual monthly level and pushing the U.S. share above 50% of China’s global shipments.But the spike was not driven by demand. Instead, it reflected a temporary release created by tightened U.S. enforcement, a collapsed logistics pathway, and a bullwhip-style surge in replenishment.The peak signals more volatility ahead, not recovery.

Michigan e-cigarette containing THC voluntarily recalled due to potential harmful ingredients; consumers urged to check specific brands for safety.

DOJO introduces new e-cigarette products iMate X 20K, PIXEL, and BLAST2000 GO on brand website and TPE exhibition.

At the beginning of the 2025 Spring Festival, the CFU 11F of FirstUnion Group grandly launched a special edition, focusing on the current market with the theme of "technology leads ____?" and submitted five answers.

Kentucky's new e-cigarette regulations take effect, limiting sales to FDA-approved products to curb youth usage. Retailers face challenges.

Illinois to enforce new e-cigarette restrictions starting January 1, 2025, banning deceptive marketing tactics targeting children.

Reynolds Tobacco loses appeal in e-cigarette patent case, upholding $95.2 million Altria ruling for patent infringement.