FDA Names New Tobacco Advisers, Seeks Two More Members

FDA Names New Tobacco Advisers, Seeks Two More Members

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced four new voting members of its Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) and is seeking nominations for two additional positions. The appointments bring new scientific and public representatives to a committee that advises the agency on tobacco regulation, including questions involving...

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China Destroys 55,000 Vapes and 188 Million Smuggled Cigarettes

China Destroys 55,000 Vapes and 188 Million Smuggled Cigarettes

Chinese authorities destroyed more than 55,000 e-cigarettes and 188 million smuggled cigarettes on Oct. 12 in a coordinated operation across several provinces, part of a nationwide crackdown on illicit tobacco trade. The destruction comes amid a broader enforcement campaign that has resulted in more than 4,500 tobacco-smuggling cases involving goods...

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Europe: Why Are New Vaping Products Becoming Scarce?

Europe: Why Are New Vaping Products Becoming Scarce?

New product launches have become increasingly rare among e-cigarette manufacturers, even as China's vaping exports remain up for the year. The most likely explanation lies in Article 11 of the EU Batteries Regulation, which will require batteries to be removable and replaceable by the user from 18 February 2027. Most...

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UK Smoking Rate Falls Below 10 Percent as Vaping Remains More Common

UK Smoking Rate Falls Below 10 Percent as Vaping Remains More Common

The United Kingdom's adult smoking rate fell below 10 percent for the first time in 2025, according to government figures released Oct. 6. The decline marks another milestone in the country's long retreat from cigarettes, while vaping remains more common than smoking in Great Britain. The Office for National Statistics...

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