
Russian Lawmakers Pass E-Cigarette Excise Tax Law
Russian lawmakers passed a bill imposing excise taxes on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products like IQOS and GLO, and reusable vaping devices, with nicotine thresholds also addressed.
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Russian lawmakers passed a bill imposing excise taxes on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products like IQOS and GLO, and reusable vaping devices, with nicotine thresholds also addressed.
IQOS announced the IQOS 3 DUO ahead of its fifth anniversary, with sales starting through the online store and official channels from September 25, followed by wider retail rollout.

The Russia-version HEETS lineup has added a new Golden Champagne flavor, bringing the total to eight flavors. A full taste review is expected soon.

Heilongjiang Tobacco previously showcased its heated tobacco product at the Shenzhen vape expo. New images suggest Laobaoduo tobacco stick packaging exists, marked as not for sale.

To stay competitive in Japan's new tobacco market, Japan Tobacco is expanding the Ploom line, with Mevius Seven Stars Ploom now available in four flavors.

BAT plans to launch the new glo pro and glo nano heated tobacco devices in Japan on October 3. glo pro introduces IH induction heating for faster, more precise heating than earlier models.

Seen at a trade show, the MOK ONE is a heated tobacco device designed for consecutive use. The Huanghelou tobacco sticks shown had Japanese packaging and may be intended for export to Japan.

The 2019 China (Shenzhen) International Vape Expo opens today, featuring nearly 200 brands including Jouz, Flow, YOOZ, and MOTI across the full vaping supply chain.

According to PMI, Philip Morris International has opened Africa’s first experience store for its new heated tobacco product in Johannesburg, South Africa, serving as the region’s first flagship store.

Japan Tobacco has announced a new Ploom S tobacco stick flavor, MEVIUS Purple Mint, expanding the lineup to four options for users of its heated tobacco system.

Previously leaked photos showed only two flavors, but now all four new HEETS pack designs are on display. HEETS currently offers seven flavors in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and other markets.

Japan Marlboro has launched a new Mango Menthol flavor, bringing the local lineup to 10 flavors. Pricing is reportedly higher for now because it is a newly released variant.