Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th March 2025 || News analysis |
Chinese vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology has initiated legal proceedings against the EU Intellectual Property Office, following the rejection of Smoore’s opposition to registration of the “V Venilo” trademark ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 18th March 2025 || News analysis |
As coalition negotiations advance, a CDU/CSU-led government in Germany is expected to take a more lenient stance on novel nicotine products than the previous SPD-led administration ...
While cigarette smoking in the US has dropped to its lowest level in 60 years, overall tobacco product use among adults has remained unchanged since 2017 ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 25th February 2025 || News analysis |
As the centre-right CDU/CSU prepares for a potential return to power in Germany, its stance on tobacco and nicotine policy is set to be a key point of negotiation with prospective coalition partners ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 20th February 2025 || News analysis |
Canada has announced a temporary suspension of the proposed ban on flavoured vaping products. Meanwhile, a study has found 68% of former smokers who quit using vaping did so with flavoured e-liquids ...
The European Commission is taking a cautious approach to tobacco-related regulations, and key directives might not be revisited until 2026, but is it based on the whole truth? ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 14th February 2025 || News analysis |
The French Senate has finally approved the law banning disposable vapes, officially making France the second EU country, after Belgium, to implement such a measure ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 13th February 2025 || News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a decline in revenues for the year, offset by a positive performance in new categories across all three regions ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 7th February 2025 || News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) achieved positive results last year, with its vaping brand Veev playing a significant role in the company’s smoke-free multi-category strategy ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 30th January 2025 || News analysis |
Altria released its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results today, revealing progress and ongoing challenges in its business strategy – particularly concerning the acquisition of its e-cigarette brand, Njoy ...
France’s decision to ban disposable vaping devices aligns with the Europe’s escalating efforts to tackle youth vaping and reduce environmental harm from single-use products ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 21st January 2025 || News analysis |
Germany’s federal election on 23rd February places e-cigarette regulation at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 15th January 2025 || News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to slash nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products has cleared White House review, although it is still far from certain that the rule will come into force ...
As 2025 unfolds, the European Union finds itself at the centre of an intensifying debate over the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes, and actions taken by countries like Belgium and France highlight a growing momentum towards...
E-cigarettes and vaping are sparking a global revolution in public health, with new research showing they’re helping millions of smokers quit faster than ever before, outpacing traditional anti-smoking efforts and reshaping the nicotine market ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 19th November 2024 || News analysis |
Imperial Brands unveiled its 2024 full-year financial results, calling attention to significant strides in the next-generation product (NGP) category, with vaping leading the charge ...
Southeast Asia is witnessing notable regulatory shifts in the vaping sector, as countries across the region adopt varied approaches to e-cigarettes ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 12th November 2024 || News analysis |
US-based vaping company Ispire Technology has reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, underscoring significant developments in its vaping and nicotine product offerings ...
As the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill re-enters Parliament, there is a palpable sense of urgency surrounding the country’s evolving approach to vaping and tobacco alternatives ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 4th November 2024 || News analysis |
Altria’s third-quarter results underscored significant growth in its reduced-risk portfolio, with the Njoy brand leading the way and broadening its retail footprint ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 24th October 2024 || News analysis |
The UK government has introduced legislation in a bid to ban the sale of disposable vapes, to protect children from nicotine addiction and address environmental concerns ...
Spain’s regulatory battle over nicotine products is heating up, but the centre-right People’s Party faces significant hurdles in pushing its proposed amendments through Parliament ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 16th October 2024 || News analysis |
Germany is stepping up its fight against electronic waste with new regulations for disposable e-cigarettes, aiming to boost sustainability without resorting to an outright ban ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 9th October 2024 || News analysis |
Imperial Brands reported trading in line with expectations, driven by robust growth in its tobacco segment and next generation products, as it prepares to give its full-year results in November ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 3rd October 2024 || News analysis |
Vaping in Ireland is about to get pricier, with the government set to introduce a new e-cig tax from mid-2025. E-liquids will be hit with a €0.50 per ml excise duty ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th September 2024 || News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) has given the green light to France’s sweeping ban on disposable vapes, marking a significant victory for health and environmental advocates ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 18th September 2024 || News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products alongside traditional smoking ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 18th September 2024 || News analysis |
Governments around the world are rushing to clamp down on disposable vapes, responding to mounting concerns over their devastating environmental impact, health risks and surging popularity among young people ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 12th September 2024 || News analysis |
The Irish government is pressing ahead with a controversial crackdown on vaping. Health minister Stephen Donnelly has secured Cabinet approval to draft legislation banning flavoured and disposable vapes ...
The debate over vaping regulations in the UK is heating up, with recent discussions in the House of Lords (upper house of Parliament) raising concerns about the growing use of disposable vaping products by children ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 5th September 2024 || News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new rule that increases age restrictions on tobacco and e-cigarette sales, continuing its mission to protect young people from tobacco addiction ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 29th August 2024 || News analysis |
Altria Group and its subsidiary Njoy have expressed their disagreement with a recent ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) concerning a patent infringement complaint filed by Juul Labs ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 27th August 2024 || News analysis |
A US appeals court ruled that Shenzhen Weiboli Technology, the maker of the Elf Bar vape, can challenge a court-imposed order banning the firm from selling its products under the “Elf” trademark in the US ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of the Treasury have recently proposed a new rule that could significantly impact the importation process for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) into the country ...
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 31st July 2024 || News analysis |
Altria reported encouraging results for its e-cigarette brand Njoy, as well as rapid expansion of in-store distribution in the second quarter of 2024. It said it strengthened Njoy's supply chain and tripled its footprint ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 25th July 2024 || News analysis |
British American Tobacco reported a drop in first-half revenue, offset by the continued growth of new categories. BAT expects new-category revenue to be weighted in the second half of 2024, driven by phased launches ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 24th July 2024 || News analysis |
Philip Morris International recorded a multi-category, smoke-free expansion in the first half of the year. Its Veev vaping products have become the closed-pod leader in five European markets within 12 months of launch ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 19th July 2024 || News analysis |
The official composition of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) was released today, after yesterday’s re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 17th July 2024 || News analysis |
In the Netherlands, the citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation has collected more than 40,000 signatures and has been declared admissible by the House of Representatives ...
Previous delays and European health commissioner describing the work as “particularly challenging” could indicate that the European Commission’s proposal for revising its smoke-free environment recommendation is at risk of further postponement ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 9th July 2024 || News analysis |
The outcomes of the recent general elections in the UK and France could significantly affect the future of the tobacco alternatives industry in both countries ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 3rd July 2024 || News analysis |
The US Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine, which held that courts should defer to the interpretations of expert federal agencies regarding ambiguous laws the agencies are required to implement ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th June 2024 || News analysis |
Last week, 12 EU health ministers backed a paper calling on the European Commission to propose new legislation, which could include banning flavoured vapes and limiting nicotine content ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 25th June 2024 || News analysis |
Public health advocates expressed disappointment after a decision by the US FDA to authorise the sale of several menthol vaping products made by Njoy, including two menthol disposable e-cigarettes ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 17th June 2024 || News analysis |
Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials will be working more closely to crack down on the sale of illegal e-cigarettes in the US, including disposable vape products ...
The result of the latest European Union elections is a clear twist to the right, signalling a potential shift towards a more business-friendly and deregulated environment for the vaping and heated tobacco industries ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 7th June 2024 || News analysis |
Juul Labs could start marketing its products in the US again, two years after they were taken off the market, as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded its marketing denial orders ...
Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 4th June 2024 || News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration is seeking civil money penalties of $20,678 from ten retailers for selling Elf Bar e-cigarettes after previously issuing warning letters to them for sales of unauthorised products ...