- In June 2024, China’s vapeexports to the United States were about US$318 million, down 5.33% from the previous month and up 20.83% from the previous year; the export volume was about 7,182.77 tons, down 6.10% from the previous month and up 21.12% from the previous year.
- The New York City Council proposed to crack down on illegal vapesdisguised as school supplies. First-time offenders will face a fine of up to US$1,000.
- The Brazilian National Aviation Administration (ANAC) issued new regulations: vapescan be carried on domestic flights, but are prohibited from being brought into the country on international flights.
- In an operation to crack down on counterfeit vapesand tobacco, the English police discovered and seized a batch of illegal vapesof brands such as “HAYATI”, with a total value of more than 100,000 pounds.
- The Spanish Civil Guard seized more than 170,000 illegal vapesin Seville, with a market value of more than 1.5 million euros. These vapes were illegally imported into Spain from outside the EU by unauthorized importers.
- Thai police raided a warehouse disguised as a grocery store, seized more than 60,000 illegal vapesworth nearly $140,000, and arrested two suspects.
- Brazilian police seized a batch of unlicensed vapesduring a routine inspection, involving the “ELFBAR” and “IGNITE” brands.