[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [BUSINESS]

2 clusters · 4 sources · 4 days · First seen · Last updated

Nicotine and vaping regulation trends

Overview

European and American authorities are implementing stricter regulations and taxation on nicotine and vaping products to combat youth addiction.

In Europe, France has faced challenges enforcing a ban on disposable e-cigarettes due to illegal supply chains and peer-to-peer sales. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has introduced legislation to make vaping less attractive to minors through advertising restrictions and age verification, though some independent retailers have closed due to compliance costs. The UK is also set to implement a new excise duty of £2.20 per 10ml on vaping products starting October 1, 2026, alongside a duty stamp scheme.

In the United States, New York has implemented a 75 percent wholesale excise tax on alternative nicotine products, such as nicotine pouches. State officials have labeled these products a “gateway” drug, while manufacturers argue that such taxes may prevent smokers from transitioning to less harmful alternatives.

Entities

France · Kathy Hochul · DGCCRF · New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · Zyn

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    New York and UK implement new taxes on nicotine and vaping products

    New York has launched a 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches to combat youth use, while the UK prepares to introduce a new vaping excise duty and stamping scheme starting in 2026.

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    European vaping regulations face enforcement and economic challenges

    France and the UK are tightening vaping regulations to protect youth, facing challenges ranging from illegal supply chains to the closure of small businesses.

Sources

lemondedutabac.com · liverpoolworld.uk · talkingretail.com · vapoteurs.net