May 2026: Germany Plans Ban on Disposable Vapes Over Fire, Environmental and Youth Concerns German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced plans to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes (single-use vapes), signaling upcoming legislation to be introduced later this year. The proposal is aimed at addressing environmental damage, fire risks,...
USA: Federal Tobacco Regulation
May 2026: A Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Fund FDA Oversight of E-Cigarettes Through Manufacturer User Fees The Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation, aims at strengthening the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) capacity to oversee the e-cigarette industry by requiring manufacturers of nicotine-containing vaping...