- Philippine Congressman Rufus Rodriguez proposed to stop the sales of the vape brand Flava in the country because the brand was accused of underpaying 800 million pesos (approximately RMB 102 million) in taxes.
- In October 2023, China exported approximately US$13.34 million in vapesto the UAE, a month-on-month decrease of 11.00% and a year-on-year increase of 27.67%; the export volume was approximately 301 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 15.50% and a year-on-year increase of 47.00%.
- The World Health Organization issued a document urging governments to treat vapes the same as traditional tobacco and ban all flavors.
- Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has implemented a comprehensive ban on the sale of tobacco products, including all types of tobacco products. Violators will have their products confiscated.
- The Argentine Electronic Cigarette Association and the World Electronic Cigarette Alliance have submitted an open letter to the newly elected President of Argentina, Javier Milay, requesting the withdrawal of the bill banning the sale of vapes.
- 6. Imperial Brands Group is urging the UK to enact and enforce an “outright ban” on the marketing of vapesto youth markets. In addition, the company also advocates stronger supervision of vapes.
- 7. The U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio voted to override a veto by Gov. Mike DeWine, who has long wanted the state to ban flavored tobacco, saying they are marketed to children.