Aidan Semmens, Author at ECigIntelligence

Canada’s e-cig regulation a three-tiered tangle

Written by Aidan Semmens || 29th March 2016 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction 3 Federal regulation of e-cigarettes 4 The role of Health Canada5 Provincial regulation6 Municipal regulation7 Consumer safety and product standards8 Appendix 1. New rules for Ontario9 Appendix 2. ECTA warning requirements There are more...

E-cig advertising in the United States: defining the boundaries

Written by Aidan Semmens || 16th March 2016 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Contents1 Executive Summary2 Introduction3 Vapour marketing & advertising concerns4 Cigarette & tobacco advertising restrictions5 Pre-emption6 Commercial speech7 Potential restrictions on e-cig marketing and advertising8 Other potential restrictions on e-cig marketing and advertising There may be more recent...

U.S. state and federal regulation: what to expect in 2016

Written by Aidan Semmens || 10th February 2016 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

More vapour-related bills were introduced during the 2015 state legislative sessions than ever before, and ECigIntelligence expects even more vapour regulation to be proposed during the 2016 regular session. This report looks at the current regulatory situation across...

U.S. manufacturing standards: increasing costs and confidence?

Written by Aidan Semmens || 9th February 2016 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Current good manufacturing practices4 Adulteration and misbranding5 Quality control at state level6 The bottom line7 Appendix I: examples of cGMP for vapour companies8 Appendix II: FD&C Act chapter IX: tobacco products There may...

Updated: US regulation in progress – state-by-state, January 2016

Written by Aidan Semmens || 25th January 2016 || News analysis |

The latest in a series of regular reports from ECigIntelligence on the progress of vapour-related regulation in the U.S, focusing on the current sessions of state...

U.S. regulation: all the bills in progress, state-by-state

Written by Aidan Semmens || 20th January 2016 || News analysis |

The first in a series of regular reports from ECigIntelligence on the progress of vapour-related regulation in the U.S, focusing on the current sessions of state...

PMTAs: the road to FDA approval for e-cigarette products

Written by Aidan Semmens || 12th November 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • Why an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) product requires a PMTA: distinction among ENDS products, components/parts, and accessories; three pathways to market approval; concerns about the grandfather date • Guidance for industry: information...

E-cig brands sold in the UK’s mainstream retailers

Written by Aidan Semmens || 30th October 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Totals4 Geographical split5 Points of sale per 300 square kilometres6 Points of sale per one million inhabitants7 Type of store split8 Other considerations
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FDA enforcement on e-cigarette suppliers: risks and strategies

Written by Aidan Semmens || 23rd September 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • FDA enforcement authority • Development of FDA e-cigarette enforcement • Compliance strategies for the industry • Risk posed by...

Watch out, there’s a state attorney general about

Written by Aidan Semmens || 24th August 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • The powers of attorneys general • AG attitudes to the e-cigarette industry • Advertising and marketing • Child-proof packaging • Age verification systems • Consumer protection • Attorney general...

In depth: France e-cigarette market update, July 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 24th July 2015 || Country market reports , Market reports |

Contents1 2 Executive summary3 Market size4 5 Industry estimates6 Current market outlook7 Voluntary standards8 Entrance of Imperial Tobacco into the market9 Insurance discounts10 11 Form factors12 Number of e-cigarette users in France13 Frequency of use and consumption patterns14...

E-cigarette regulation in Canada, July 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 24th July 2015 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • The multi-layered regulatory framework • Tobacco regulation – the multi-layered model in action • No federal regulation of e-cigs • The role of Health Canada • Provincial regulation • Municipal regulation • Trade associations...

Deeming regulations vs state law: who wins?

Written by Aidan Semmens || 17th July 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Introduction • The deeming regulations: express pre-emption of state laws • Where pre-emption does not apply • Pre-emption in practice: California’s Prop 65 • How pre-emption can prevent state-level litigation • Appendix: the doctrine of pre-emption...

Defusing the deeming regs: Congress, courts, and the FDA

Written by Aidan Semmens || 9th July 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Legislative solution: giving the FDA discretion • Legislative solution: changing the grandfathering date • Legislative solution: amending the Tobacco Control Act • Judicial challenge: the Tobacco Control Act’s purpose • Judicial challenge: scientific evidence • Judicial challenge: free...

In depth: U.S. online retailers are facing regulatory threats

Written by Aidan Semmens || 18th June 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

State law: age verification • State taxes: “Amazon laws” • State taxes: the Marketplace Fairness Act • Federal law: PACT and mail restrictions • The future of online sales...

In depth: e-cigarette regulation in Illinois, May 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 27th May 2015 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

ECigIntelligence is breaking down the complex potential layers of federal, state and local legislation....

In depth: U.S. state e-cig tax laws and proposals, May 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 21st May 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Introduction • State tax models • Varying impacts of tax models • State tax policy approaches analysed • State-by-state tax proposals in...

In depth: the changing e-cig market in Portugal, May 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 10th May 2015 || Country market reports , Market reports |

Executive summary • Market background and prospects • Market implications of the e-liquid tax • Market size • Consumption patterns and pricing • Online pricing • Brands and channels •...

In depth: might zoning laws threaten the U.S. e-cig sector?

Written by Aidan Semmens || 26th March 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • Zoning – key facts • Utah zoning law • Local zoning laws • Potential legal...

In depth: Belgian e-cig market and regulation, March 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 16th March 2015 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

Market analysis • Market size • Consumption patterns • Pricing • Sales and distribution • Brands • Raw materials and manufacturing • Regulatory analysis • Medical regulation • Personal use exemption • Public place usage • Advertising •...

In depth: e-cigarette regulation in Florida, January 2015

Written by Aidan Semmens || 19th January 2015 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

Introduction • The matrix of authority • State government regulation • Local government regulation • Regulation by quasi-governmental institutions • Regulatory trends • Appendix: state law – health and safety codes and consumer protection...

ECig, TI and CI style guide: specific style points

Written by Aidan Semmens || 1st January 1900 || Resources |

Contents1 a2 b3 c4 d5 e6 f7 g8 h9 i10 j11 k12 l13 m14 n15 o16 p17 q18 r19 s20 t21 u22 v23 w24 y25 Cannabinoid appendix
When in doubt, if a particular issue isn’t...

ECig, TI and CI style guide: notes for analysts

Written by Aidan Semmens || 1st January 1900 || Resources |

This is a shortened version of the style A-Z, containing only those items which may be of particular relevance or use to analysts.
according to – try to avoid when referring to laws, ordinances etc.;...

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