Global E-Cig Industry Weekly Highlights - 2nd Week of November

1. Launch of "NTP E-Vapor Supply Chain Journal"

On November 1st, the 2023-2024 edition of the "NTP E-Vapor Supply Chain Journal" was officially launched, marking the beginning of a collaborative journey for e-vapor supply chain enterprises. The journal aims to facilitate industry circulation, fostering the introduction of new technologies, processes, and trends for enhanced application.

2. Decrease in E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. High School Students

According to a study by the U.S. CDC and FDA, there has been a notable decline in tobacco product use among high school students, dropping from 16.5% to 12.6% during the 2022-2023 period. This decline is primarily attributed to a reduction in e-cigarette use, which decreased from 14.1% to 10.0%.

3.Flavored E-Cigarette Ban in Effect in Quebec, Canada

As of October 31st, Quebec has implemented a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. Only tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes are permitted, and the sale of e-liquids exceeding 30ml and cartridges exceeding 2ml is prohibited. Quebec stands as the largest province in Canada to enact such restrictions on e-cigarette flavors.

4. Louisiana, USA, Enacts Ban on Unauthorized E-Cigarette Sales

On November 1st, a new e-cigarette law officially took effect in the state of Louisiana, USA. From this date forward, only e-cigarettes approved by the FDA and e-cigarettes registered with the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) are allowed to be legally sold in the state. Additionally, this e-cigarette law imposes taxes on e-cigarette products, starting from October 1st.

5. Egypt to Impose New Taxes on E-Cigarettes and Traditional Cigarettes

On October 29th, the Egyptian House of Representatives approved a 2016 amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) law, imposing a tax of 0.50 Egyptian pounds on tobacco products sold in the local market. The tax will apply to both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, encouraging companies to set appropriate prices for their products, secure profits, and stabilize the turbulent tobacco market of recent months.

6. Philippine Customs Seizes Smuggled E-Cigarettes Valued at 1.428 Billion Pesos

The Philippine Bureau of Customs reported the seizure of 1.4 million 10ml disposable e-cigarettes worth an estimated 1.428 billion pesos from a warehouse in Balensuela City on October 26th. Customs authorities warned that if warehouse managers fail to produce tax documents, they may face charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

These updates showcase the dynamic developments and regulatory shifts in the global e-cigarette industry during the second week of Novembe