- Former US President Trump said that if he is re-elected, he will “save” vapes, and criticized Biden and Harris’s comprehensive ban policy, saying that it has led to the closure of small businesses.
- British American Tobacco announced that it will release the synthetic nicotine vape”Nomad” in South Korea in November. South Korea has become the only market where the product is sold because it lacks clear legal regulations on synthetic nicotine vapes.
- Australia has implemented a ban on vapesales since July, aiming to curb the circulation of non-therapeutic vapes. However, three months later, vapesare still widely circulated on the black market, and tobacco shops and convenience stores continue to sell them illegally. Health Minister Mark Butler said the government will take tougher measures and illegal businesses may face prosecution.
- Italian customs banned 876 websites that illegally sell vapesand required violators to rectify by October 2. In addition, the Turin Court ruled that vapesmust not be promoted through publicity activities, and violations will result in website bans.
- A Chinese passenger from Australia was banned for life by Philippine Airlines for smoking on a flight to Hong Kong. After the incident, the passenger left the Philippines after purchasing another ticket.