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Unitas launches DRS calculator for independent retailers
Retailers can enter their store type, size and average weekly sales to assess DRS's commercial and operational impact
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Regulation & Policy
Improving Patient Access to Deceased Donor Islet Cells and Cell Products; Request for Information
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is opening a public docket to solicit input, supporting data, and comments to assist HHS as it considers how best to regulate deceased donor islet cells and/or deceased donor islet cell products for the treatment of Type 1 diab...
E-Liquid
Brazil and Netherlands Vape Crackdowns Highlight Limits of Nicotine Prohibition
At GFN26, harm reduction experts Alex Wodak and Ian Fearon reiterated that prohibition could unintentionally lead to the expansion of illicit nicotine markets. They did not say vaping should be unregulated; rather, they argued that if the regulated supply is removed while dema...
Regulation & Policy
Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Gold Star Distribution, Inc. Following Persistent Insanitary Warehouse Conditions
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation resulted in a federal court order, dated Sept. 21, 2026, stopping a warehouse operator from distributing FDA-regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics until it fixes its operations to meet federal...
Science & Policy
Smoking history is key to understanding Chronic Disease burden among people who vape
A new CoEHAR population-based study of more than 7,600 adults in England highlights why smoking history is essential when interpreting chronic disease among people who use e-cigarettes. Published in the […]
Market & Brands
VapeSourcing Autumn Vape Sale – Save Up To $40 + Free Shipping
Autumn has officially arrived, and VapeSourcing is kicking off the new season with another short and sweet vape sale. Running from September 23rd until September 29th, the VapeSourcing Autumn Vape Sale gives shoppers the chance to knock up to $40 off their order, along with fr...
Retail & Distribution
Higher sales targets push more stores to independents
Independents are benefiting from larger operators' higher sales requirements when developers seek retailers for new commercial units
Regulation & Policy
PM speech at UNGA: 22 September 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly last night.
Retail & Distribution
Cinema United Releases Statement On Paramount Settlement
Statement from Michael O’Leary, President and CEO of Cinema United: “For nearly a year, and throughout multiple efforts to acquire the iconic Warner Bros. Studios, Cinema United has remained steadfast in its primary objective to safeguard theatres of all sizes across this grea...
Accessories
Bloomberg Tobacco Grants Face Scrutiny as New GSTHR Report Highlights Global Shift to Safer Nicotine
A new round of Bloomberg-funded tobacco-control grants has reignited debate over how international donors influence nicotine policy in lower- and middle-income countries, just as new evidence suggests millions of consumers are moving away from combustible cigarettes towards sm...
Market & Brands
How the pro-nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug
Nicotine products like pouches and patches are being promoted for cognitive enhancement, stress reduction, improved athletic performance and much more – with little scientific evidence.
Market & Brands
ASEAN-UK Economic Partnership: Joint media statement
ASEAN and UK mark five years of partnership with commitments on trade, investment, supply chains and economic resilience.
Products
Annual Report to the Nation: Progress Against Lung Cancer Drives Down Cancer Mortality
Learn the latest U.S. cancer trends, including falling death rates and lung cancer progress.
Regulation & Policy
Nonclinical Testing Terminology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is issuing a direct final rule that substitutes references to "animal" tests or studies with "nonclinical" tests or studies, adds a definition of the terms "nonclinical test" and "nonclinical study," and makes other compara...
Regulation & Policy
Nonclinical Testing Terminology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is proposing to substitute references to "animal" tests or studies with "nonclinical" tests or studies, add a definition of the terms "nonclinical test" and "nonclinical study," and make other comparable or conforming amend...