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2026-11-14
4 stories published.
Ireland: HSE grants 15 Cork licenses a week to sell vaping and tobacco products
The HSE has issued 5,310 licenses for the retail sale of vaping and tobacco products across Ireland since the new regulations took effect in February. This data highlights the scale of the new licensing system and the need for better geographical tracking to prevent the clustering of retail outlets near sensitive community locations.
Philippines: P160-M worth of illicit cigarettes and vape products seized in Malabon
Law enforcement in Malabon City seized P160 million worth of illicit cigarettes and unregistered vape products during a two-day operation. This action highlights the ongoing challenge of disrupting supply chains that introduce non-compliant merchandise into the market, protecting consumers from health risks.
State to release vape product registry Monday
Iowa will publish its registry of approved vape products on November 16, with enforcement beginning December 17. This timeline allows retailers to prepare for compliance while the state filters out illegal products from the market.
India: Karimnagar cafe busted for selling banned vapes; WhatsApp trail leads to Secunderabad hookah centre
Telangana EAGLE Force seized 12 e-cigarettes and 11 refillers from a cafe in Karimnagar, exposing a supply chain linked to Secunderabad. This operation highlights the critical need for vigilance in tracking illicit distribution networks and enforcing bans on prohibited vaping products.