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Jun 12
2Firsts hosted a U.S. compliance briefing in Shenzhen on June 11, 2026, focusing on PMTA support readiness across the vaping, heated tobacco and nicotine pouch supply chains.
Topics included supplier documentation, traceability, quality systems, TPMF/TPMP pathways, age verification and customer audit readiness.
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#2Firsts #PMTA
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Jun 11
China’s tobacco tax debate is shifting from “whether to raise prices” to “how to design the tax system.”
In our latest 2Firsts report, we reviewed recent Chinese media coverage of a Beijing forum on tobacco tax and health.
Experts discussed minimum tax burdens, higher specific excise taxes and dynamic adjustments linked to income and inflation.
Notably, public reports did not mention e-cigarettes, HTPs or nicotine pouches.
#2Firsts #TobaccoTax #China #Nicotine #Regulation
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Jun 8
2Firsts looks at Nicotine 2030, a policy report by Derek Yach, supported by Zanoprima Lifesciences.
The report raises a timely question: should nicotine regulation move beyond bans and warnings into tax policy, insurance pricing and risk-based tools?
#TobaccoControl #THR #Nicotine #Regulation #2Firsts
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Jun 3
Congratulations to NUBIZ on unveiling its latest event preview.
As an official media partner, 2Firsts will provide full coverage and share key updates with our global audience.
Stay tuned.
#NUBIZ #InterTabac #2Firsts #NGP
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Jun 2
At the ITGA & Afubra Americas Workshop, grower groups from five countries called for stronger regional cooperation and balanced, evidence-based regulation.
Our report also includes data on major tobacco-producing countries in the Americas.
Follow 2Firsts for more on tobacco regulation, nicotine market transition and farming communities.
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#Tobacco #Nicotine #Agriculture #SupplyChain #ITGA
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Jun 1
China’s tobacco duty-free market is being reshaped by changing cross-border travel patterns.
As outbound business travel grows, repeat purchases and brand trust may matter more. As inbound travel from developing markets rises, demand may become more diverse in taste, format and price.
A China-based view on duty-free tobacco consumption.
#TobaccoIndustry #DutyFree #TravelRetail #ChinaMarket
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Jun 1
As the EU reviews its tobacco and advertising rules, Dr Garrett McGovern and Dr Carmen Escrig shared views with 2Firsts on relative risk, adult smokers’ alternatives, flavours, consumer switching and scientific input.
Thanks to both experts. More evidence-based views are welcome.
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May 29
New nicotine is reshaping tobacco far beyond consumption and regulation.
In a contributed article to 2Firsts, Samrat Chowdhery examines why India’s tobacco transition is stalling — and what it reveals about tobacco farming, rural livelihoods and the global nicotine supply chain.
#Tobacco #Nicotine #India
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May 29
Russia’s vape compromise is facing early tests.
Perm Krai moved ahead with restrictions before federal legislation was fully adopted, raising questions over regional authority, enforcement and market fragmentation.
#Russia #Vaping #Nicotine
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May 26
U.S. vape market access is increasingly shaped by state registries, import enforcement and distributor compliance checks.
In a 2Firsts interview, AVM President Allison Boughner said state product registries and white-list systems are having the most immediate impact on the market.
#FDA #PMTA #ENDS
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May 23
China’s e-cigarette exports fell to $694M in April 2026, down 20.9% YoY and the lowest April level in three years, according to China Customs data compiled by 2Firsts.
April was the first full month after China removed VAT rebates for certain e-cigarette products.
#2Firsts #China #VapeIndustry #ENDS #SupplyChain
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May 21
The EU has opened online feedback on revising tobacco products and advertising rules, marking a new step in the TPD/TAD review.
2Firsts analysed 855 early submissions from the Commission’s “Have Your Say” portal.
Key themes: differentiated regulation, flavours, harm reduction, illicit trade, youth protection and economic impact.
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#TPD #EURegulation #NicotinePolicy
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May 21
FDA warned eight retailers over unauthorized nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco products resembling candy, breath strips and cough drops.
Retailers cited: gethyppe.com, npouches.com, pouchew.com, pouchline.com, vapetrinity.com, Smoker Business, vapenovaco.com and snusguys.com.
The case highlights rising scrutiny of packaging, youth appeal and retail compliance.
#FDA #PMTA #NicotinePouches
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May 20
2Firsts Exclusive Analysis | $RLX
RLX Technology’s Q1 net revenue rose 96.2% YoY to RMB 1.586B, with international business accounting for 72.3%.
Beyond the numbers, the filing points to deeper globalization: European operations, Shenzhen-based Nexus supply-chain integration, and broader product formats are becoming key signals to watch.
#RLX #RELX #Vaping #ENDS #Nicotine #ChinaBusiness #2Firsts
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May 20
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, 2Firsts published a report on a recent Nature Health Comment by Robert Beaglehole, Ruth Bonita and Tikki Pang.
The authors argue that regulated smoke-free nicotine products could help accelerate the decline of smoking worldwide.
This debate needs more diverse, evidence-based discussion from scientists, researchers, public health experts, regulators and industry stakeholders.
#NicotineScience #WorldNoTobaccoDay
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May 19
$AIIR closed down 18.6% on its first Nasdaq trading day, after AIR Global completed its SPAC combination with Cantor Equity Partners III.
The bigger question for the hookah industry: can a fragmented, venue-based category become a scalable public-market story?
#AIIR #Nasdaq #Hookah #Shisha #2Firsts
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May 14
CBP, with the U.S. Coast Guard and FDA, seized 18M illegal vapes worth $175M in “Operation Red Mist.”
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The May 13 release came the same day President Trump arrived in Beijing.
CBP cited 41 FDA-authorized vape products, though FDA’s May 5 Glas MGOs suggest 45.
2Firsts will keep tracking U.S. vape enforcement and FDA authorization updates.
#FDA #CBP #PMTA #Vaping
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May 11
Argentina moves from prohibition toward regulation for new tobacco and nicotine products.
Our Spanish-language article examines cautious optimism among adult consumers and local businesses, as well as concerns over flavor limits, registration costs, market access and implementation.
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May 11
Argentina’s new nicotine rules mark a shift from prohibition to registration, traceability and health surveillance.
In a @2FIRSTS interview, Juan Facundo Teme discussed local reactions, market-access concerns and why Argentina matters for Latin America’s nicotine policy debate.
#Argentina #NicotinePolicy #throatpie
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