31/10/2025
It’s the end of October, and a lot has been happening in the ni****ne industry. Here’s a quick look at the latest regulatory updates worldwide for the Next-Generation Products (NGP)
🟠 FRANCE: On October 22, France’s National Assembly Finance Committee rejected the proposed v**e tax in the 2026 budget but approved a ban on online v**e sales, which represent about 25–30% of the market. Lawmakers also chose to regulate, not ban, ni****ne pouches, restricting them to adults and licensed to***conists while prohibiting high-strength versions. An EU-wide v**e tax is still set to take effect on January 1, 2028.
⚪ IRELAND: Starting November 1, Ireland will introduce a €0.50 per milliliter tax on all va**ng e-liquids, including ni****ne-free products, making it the highest v**e tax in the EU. The measure is part of a broader regulatory package restricting flavors, packaging, advertising, and disposable v**es, building on the 2023 ban on sales to minors. The new tax will sharply raise prices, with a 10 mL bottle expected to increase from about €3 to €9 once implemented.
🟠 PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s Senate is reviewing a bill proposed by Senator Sarmad Ali that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes, v**es, and e-shisha to individuals under 18. The legislation also seeks to restrict public use and advertising of these products. It introduces fines of Rs. 50,000 for first offenses, up to Rs. 500,000 for repeat violations, and Rs. 200,000 for sales near schools. If enacted, it would represent Pakistan’s most comprehensive regulation of next-generation ni****ne products, aiming to curb youth access and unregulated sales.
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