Global E-Cigarette Regulatory Updates and Market Trends December 2nd.
1. Regulatory Updates
Kyrgyzstan: Total Ban on E-Cigarettes by 2025
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law banning the import, distribution, and use of e-cigarettes starting July 2025. Violators will face fines.
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Russia: Retailer Registration System Proposed
The Russian government plans to implement a retailer registry system to prevent unregistered tobacco sales and curb illicit trade.
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Vietnam: Nationwide Ban on E-Cigarettes by 2025
The Vietnamese parliament has decided to outlaw e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting in 2025 to enhance public health.
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Malaysia: Unified E-Cigarette Regulation Underway
Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming will collaborate with the Health Ministry to refine and standardize e-cigarette regulations nationwide, amid increasing concerns over youth substance abuse.
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France: Senate Approves Tobacco Tax Reforms
New tax reforms could significantly increase taxes on emerging tobacco products, including nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes, under the 2025 Social Security budget.
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Poland: Stricter E-Cigarette Regulations Delayed
Poland’s revised Tobacco Act introduces a ban on selling e-cigarettes to minors, effective by mid-2025, with a six-month transition period for non-compliant products to exit the market.
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Massachusetts, USA: Generational Tobacco Ban Proposal
Massachusetts may become the first U.S. state to enact a generational ban on tobacco, with legislation expected to be introduced in 2025.
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2. Market Developments
British e-cigarette distributor Supreme 2024 semi-annual financial report
- Revenue grew 8% to £113M, despite a 13% drop in vaping category sales.
- Disposable vape sales fell 56% due to strategic adjustments ahead of a 2025 ban.
- Non-disposable vaping products maintained steady revenue at £32.2M.
- EBITDA rose 22% to £18.5M, driven by improved margins and cost control.
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South Korea: Expansion of E-Cigarette Lounges
Airports and commercial centers in South Korea are adding designated vaping lounges to accommodate the growing number of e-cigarette users.
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British American Tobacco Launches Synthetic Nicotine Vape in South Korea
BAT introduced the “Nomad Sync 5000,” a device featuring 10ml e-liquid with 0.9% nicotine, offering up to 5,000 puffs, priced at $12.
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Philippines: Trade Ban Lifted for AEROGIN and RELX
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has lifted the trade suspension for AEROGIN and RELX, while requiring other brands to secure compliance certifications.
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Analysis
The global regulatory landscape for vaping continues to tighten, with bans, taxation, and stricter compliance measures becoming common themes. Markets like the UK and South Korea show adaptation strategies, with a shift toward non-disposable products and the introduction of innovative technologies like synthetic nicotine vapes. Meanwhile, countries such as the Philippines are navigating a balance between regulatory oversight and fostering market growth. Stakeholders should prepare for further shifts in both regulatory frameworks and consumer preferences.