EU tobacco tax: no agreement in November – Malta blocks, what now applies to nicotine pouches
EU finance ministers failed to agree on the new tobacco tax on 9 November 2026: 26 states were in favour, Malta blocked it. The planned minimum tax on nicotine pouches, what happens on 11 December and what it means for Switzerland.
Shopify bans vapes: what the ban means and why Snustrend is moving
Since July 2026 Shopify no longer supports e-cigarettes worldwide. What the ban covers, what applies in Switzerland and why Snustrend and Dampfwelt are moving to their own shop system built by JL Consulting Group GmbH.
Nicotine pouches banned in France: what Swiss residents and cross-border commuters need to know
Since April 1, 2026, nicotine pouches are banned in France – including possession, importation, and consumption. What this means for Swiss residents, cross-border commuters, and vacations in France.
Disposable vape ban in Switzerland: which cantons ban puff bars? (as of October 2026)
Valais and Geneva ban the sale of disposable vapes, and the Federal Supreme Court upheld the Valais ban in July 2026. The status in all cantons, the national ban and pod systems as an alternative.