- Eight U.S. senators wrote to the Department of Justice and the FDA, demanding a stronger crackdown on illegal vapesales and calling for the restoration of the PMTAprocess for vapes required by federal law.
- Thailand raided 10 stores selling vapesand seized illegal vapesworth about $82,000. The products involved multiple brands such as RELX, OXBAR, and NEXBAR.
- In May 2024, China exported about $17.85 million worth of vapesto Poland, a month-on-month increase of 40.7% and a year-on-year increase of 6.6%; the export volume was about 276 tons, a month-on-month increase of 44.67% and a year-on-year increase of 20.37%.
- A Kentucky court in the United States heard a case challenging House Bill No. 11. The plaintiffs included the VapeRetailers Association and the Cannabis Association, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional, while supporters called it a measure to protect minors.
- The Polish government has not yet completely banned vapes, but has raised the purchase age limit, which has aroused great public concern about the issue.
- The Brazilian Senate Economic Affairs Committee will vote on a proposal to allow the sale and use of vapes. If passed, the proposal will be further reviewed in the Senate plenary session and the House of Representatives.