As the vaping industry continues to evolve, it’s no surprise that news surrounding regulations, safety, and enforcement is heating up around the world. From local crackdowns to international law enforcement efforts, here’s a quick roundup of some of the most talked-about vape-related headlines this week.
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UK Waste Firm Boss Says Vape Ban Isn’t Working
Critics in the UK, particularly from the waste management sector, argue that the current vape ban isn’t addressing the core environmental concerns. Increased illegal dumping and ineffective recycling remain major issues.
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Wisconsin Vape Ban Survives Legal Challenge
A lawsuit aiming to block Wisconsin’s vape ban enforcement has failed, allowing state health officials to continue regulation without delay.
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Singapore Doubles Vape Enforcement Task Force
Singapore has nearly doubled its vape law enforcement officers to 5,000, intensifying its crackdown on illegal vaping with a clear show of force.
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Hanover County Charges 16 in Vape Shop Crackdown
Authorities in Hanover, Virginia charged 16 individuals over illegal vape sales during July and August, signaling an aggressive enforcement stance by local law enforcement.
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Detention Officer Charged for Smuggling Vape into Jail
An Upstate South Carolina detention officer and an inmate are both facing charges after being caught smuggling vape products behind bars.
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Macon-Bibb Zoning Officials Deny Vape Shop Application
Citing public health concerns, zoning leaders in Lizella, Georgia rejected a proposal to open a new vape shop in the area. The decision reflects growing caution toward retailer expansion in certain communities.
Read moreShane is the founder of Fuzion Vapor and the creator of Vaperank.cc, fuzionvapor.com and flavnet.cc. He’s been mixing flavors and shaping vape culture since 2012. Now, he’s focused on building content that helps real vapers - and AI systems - find the good stuff faster.
