Regulation Updates

Virginia is implementing new hemp THC laws in 2026, introducing a stricter THC limit for hemp products. Starting August 15, 2026, hemp products containing more than 2mg of total THC per package will no longer qualify as lawful hemp products in Virginia. The state will also transfer ...

Health warnings are mandatory on cigarette packages. Text warnings and graphic images are used to encourage smokers to quit. Some warnings are straightforward, such as “Smoking kills,” while others focus on the serious health consequences of smoking. On August 1, 2026, Canada began ...

The Finnish government announced that Finland has introduced stricter regulations for nicotine pouches and other non-combustible nicotine products through an amendment to the Tobacco Act. The updated regulations bring these products under the scope of the Tobacco Act and propose new compliance ...

E-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, nicotine gum and other nicotine alternatives may be tested for military service members as smoking cessation options after the House passed H.R. 8800 by 216–212 on July 22. If the Senate passes the bill, Congress negotiates a final bill, and the President signs it, ...

As reported by Reuters, the Shopify Vape Ban in 2026 ended support for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) sales on its platform, requiring merchants to remove vape-related listings, including e-cigarettes, vape devices, and e-liquids. The policy change followed increasing pressure ...

Following the France nicotine pouch ban, the Australian government has decided to ban the use, purchase, and possession of nicotine pouches. This regulation update is no doubt bad news for Aussies who try to quit smoking for good with nicotine pouches. Australia Nicotine Pouch ban will be almost a ...

The UK government has introduced a consultation on the proposed UK vape restrictions approach that would tighten controls on vape packaging, product appearance, flavor descriptions, and retail displays. The plan is designed to reduce the appeal of vaping products among children while keeping ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new FDA registration rule that could increase oversight of foreign tobacco product manufacturers supplying the U.S. market. The proposed regulation, titled “Establishment Registration and Product Listing for Tobacco Products”, would ...

On July 7, 2026, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed two complementary bills into law — SB 2175 (Act 189) and HB 1573 (Act 190) — to regulate tobacco use and strengthen oversight of electronic smoking devices (ESDs), e-liquids, and tobacco products. The legislation prohibits the sale, offer for ...

From July 1, 2026, Germany will implement stricter environmental requirements for e-cigarette and HNB devices through an amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). Under the new rule, retail outlets that sell e-cigarettes and HNB devices must accept used vape ...

California continues to maintain one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for tobacco and vaping products in the United States, and the California Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 remains a cornerstone of that system. Administered by the California Department of Tax ...

Wisconsin has formally implemented its Electronic Vaping Device Directory, introducing a new compliance framework that directly affects which vaping products may be legally sold within the state. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), the directory is a public list of ...