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Vape store photo gallery: Malaysia

Written by ECigIntelligence || 15th July 2016 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

Our photo gallery gives you a taste of Malaysia's vape stores, point of sale and product displays. Do they do it differently over...

E-liquid poisoning: facts, figures and fatalities in Europe and the U.S.

Written by ECigIntelligence || 19th June 2016 || News analysis |

Stories about the poisonous threat of e-cigarettes have been hitting the headlines in recent years, particularly cases affecting young children, and the most serious incidents have involved fatalities. We take a look at the facts and...

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

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th February 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...

E-cigarette regulation in Japan: the future is still pharma

Written by ECigIntelligence || 26th January 2016 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

E-cigarette products containing nicotine cannot be sold in Japan without a pharmaceutical licence, and there appears to be little immediate likelihood of that changing. However, imports are tolerated and nicotine-free products can be sold. Our in-depth report on...

The costs and challenges of the BSI PAS

Written by ECigIntelligence || 31st July 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

ECigIntelligence breaks down the minimum cost it is likely to require for a company to meet the recommendations laid out in the British Standards Institution (BSI) publicly available specification (PAS)....

In depth: how common are e-cig fires, and why do they start?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 6th May 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

As the use of e-cigarettes has spread, so has the number of fires started by them. But while this has raised some concerns and generated some headlines, these incidents form a small proportion of fires overall, and the...

In depth: the new Dutch decree on e-cigarettes, Feb. 2015

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th January 2015 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

Executive summary • Introduction • Dutch regulatory powers • Previous Dutch e-cig regulation • New regulation in detail • Definition of e-cigarette • Advertising • Ingredients • Additives • Packaging • Instruction leaflet • Child-proofing • E-liquid volume...

TPD-influenced legislation takes effect in Netherlands

Written by ECigIntelligence || 28th January 2015 || News analysis |

The Netherlands will next month become the first country in the European Union to start enforcing legislation that has been enacted in anticipation of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive...

In depth: a guide to testing, toxicology and risk for e-cigs

Written by ECigIntelligence || 15th January 2015 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

As the e-cigarette industry gets to grips with the requirements of regulation such as the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), ECigIntelligence takes a look at the practical implications on e-cig testing for brands and...

In depth: global e-cigarette taxation policies and rates

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th January 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

United States: federal • United States: individual states • Italy • Portugal • South Korea • E-cigarettes and “sin...

In depth: how e-cig brands can succeed in mainstream retail

Written by ECigIntelligence || 8th January 2015 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

The e-cig industry is still developing offline, which gives smaller brands a chance to make their mark in supermarkets and other mainstream retail outlets across the UK, the U.S. and elsewhere. But what’s the best way to approach...

Prevalence of tobacco smoking isn’t declining everywhere

Written by ECigIntelligence || 6th November 2014 || News analysis |

This article, republished from Tobacco Journal International exclusively for ECigIntelligence readers, takes a look at changes in smoking prevalence and smoking populations around the world – and explains some surprising apparent...

Creating a smoking alternative: the inside story of Ploom

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th September 2014 || News analysis |

E-cigarettes and modified-risk tobacco products may change the face of smoking as we know it today. In this article, republished from Tobacco Journal International exclusively for ECigIntelligence readers, Ploom co-founder and chief technology...

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In depth: Germany regulatory update September 2014

Written by ECigIntelligence || 29th September 2014 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

Current legal and regulatory framework • Legislation under consideration • Case law on medical/pharmaceutical status of e-cigs • Case law on e-cigs as tobacco products • Import restrictions • Public use and advertising restrictions • TPD implementation •...

Opinion: what will the next wave of tank users be buying?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd September 2014 || News analysis |

Smokers and cigalike users are adopting tanks, thanks to product innovation. But will the next generation of tank users have the same tastes and preferences as current...

In depth: French e-cig products, prices, channels

Written by ECigIntelligence || 22nd August 2014 || Country market reports , Market reports |

This spreadsheet contains product, pricing, online ranking, and retail channel data for 102 French e-cigarette...

In depth: GMPs – are standards coming for e-cig manufacture?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 4th August 2014 || Market reports , Regulatory reports , Topic market reports , Topic regulatory reports |

GMPs defined • Core principles: control and documentation • Enforcement • Evolution of GMPs: “current GMPs” and international harmonisation • The application of GMPs to tobacco and e-cigarettes • Industry groups and NGOs fill the regulatory void •...

In depth: the WHO’s influence on global e-cig regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence || 11th July 2014 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

What the WHO FCTC is • The WHO FCTC in practice • What does the WHO FCTC mean for...

In depth: the complexity of U.S. e-cigarette regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence || 3rd July 2014 || Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |

The multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscape • The structure of federal and state e-cig regulation • Trends in state government regulation • Trends in local government regulation • Case study: regulation of e-cigarettes in California • Deep dive: restriction...

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In depth: France market and regulatory report – waiting for appeal

Written by ECigIntelligence || 25th June 2014 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

Market intelligence • Market structure • Regulatory...

In depth: potential legal challenges to FDA e-cig rules

Written by ECigIntelligence || 21st June 2014 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

Tobacco: precedents for challenge • Potential challenges to the deeming regulations • Challenges to scientific foundation • Challenges to pre-market approval and substantial equivalence • Challenges to health warning labels • Challenges to the deeming of e-cigs as...

In depth: Spain market and regulatory report – grabbed by the horns

Written by ECigIntelligence || 18th June 2014 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

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In depth: Germany market and regulatory report – untangling case law

Written by ECigIntelligence || 10th June 2014 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

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In depth: e-cigarette taxation structure and rates

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th June 2014 || Market reports , Topic market reports |

United States • Italy •...

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In depth: FDA deeming regulations – the process to implementation

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th June 2014 || Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |

FDA 9-step regulatory process • Public comment • FDA e-cigarette information requests • FDA case studies: previous FDA efforts to regulate tobacco products • Impact of public comment submissions • Extension of public comment period for deeming...

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In depth: UK market and regulatory report – hitting the target

Written by ECigIntelligence || 3rd June 2014 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

Market intelligence • Regulatory landscape • Advertising • EU law • Medical...

In depth: Italy market and regulatory report – which way now?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 27th May 2014 || Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |

Market intelligence • Retail channels • Consumer spending patterns • Regulatory landscape • Specific provisions •...

SEC (Sociedad Española de Cardiología) (Spanish Society of Cardiology)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th April 2014 || Resources |

The SEC does not recommend e-cigarettes as a valid way to quit conventional tobacco and would like to see emergency regulation and control implemented. www.secardiologia.es/ Calle de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Nº 5 y 7
Madrid
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SEPAR (Sociedad Española Neumología y Cirugía Torácica) Spanish Society Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th April 2014 || Resources |

The Society recommends that e-cigarettes be regulated like drugs and also recommends further research into e-cig efficiency and safety. http://www.separ.es/ C/ Provença, 108, Bajos 2ª
08029 Barcelona – ESPAÑA
Tel. 934 878 565
Fax. 934...

SEOM (Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica) (Spanish Society of Medical Oncology)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th April 2014 || Resources |

The SEOM does not recommend the use of e-cigarettes at this time. It encourages further research into e-cig efficiency and safety. www.seom.org/ Velazquez, 7, 3rd floor. 28001 Madrid Tel: 91 577 52 81
Fax: 91 436 December 59 ...

CNPT (Comité Nacional para al Prevención del Tabaquismo) (National Committee for the Prevention of Smoking)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th April 2014 || Resources |

The association is concerned with the regulation of e-cigarettes in areas such as taxation, smoking in public spaces, advertising and sales to minors. www.cnpt.es Fuencarral 18 1D
28004 Madrid
Tel 915 229 975
Fax 915...

Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

Founded in 2011, SFATA serves as an educational and lobbying resource for manufacturers, wholesalers, retail sellers and distributors of personal electronic vaporising units (PEVUs) such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigs). It is dedicated to fostering communication, sharing reliable information...

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The AAF and promotes the well-being of advertising, accomplishing this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. www.aaf.org 1101 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA...

American Pharmacists Association (ASHP)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The ASHP is a national professional organisation whose nearly 40,000 members include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students providing patient care services in hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory clinics....

Consumer Advocates for Smokefree Alternatives Association (CASAA)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

An advocacy group to raise awareness and protect the right to access reduced-harm alternatives. casaa.org c/o Elaine Keller, 7481 Huntsman Blvd, #420, Springfield, VA 22153,...

BeTobaccoFree.gov

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

BeTobaccoFree.gov provides information from various Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) operating and staff divisions. Topics covered include: about tobacco, health effects, quit now, and don’t start. betobaccofree.hhs.gov via Department of Health and Human Services – 200...

Tobacco-Free Kids

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The mission of Tobacco-Free Kids is to work to save lives by advocating for public policies that prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. www.tobaccofreekids.org 1400 Eye Street., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington,...

American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The AAPHP has been recognised by the American Medical Association as a medical specialty society, with formal representation in the AMA House of Delegates. AAPHP’s objectives now include advocacy on behalf of all public health physicians, whether employed...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The CDC′s mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats....

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The IRS the revenue service of the United States federal government. The agency is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, and is under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The IRS is responsible...

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services. www.hhs.gov 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201,...

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this is the nation’s medical research agency. www.nih.gov 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA...

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products...

U.S. Government

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

As the U.S. government’s official Web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the Web. www.usa.gov U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, 1800 F...

Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The ACS is the voice of more than 33,500 local shops, supporting members through effective lobbying, comprehensive advice and innovative networking opportunities. Its core purpose is to lobby government on the issues that make a difference to local...

National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The NFRN exists to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today’s highly competitive market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities, training, expertise and services. The NFRN also actively represents its...

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The Committees write and maintain the UK Advertising Codes, which are administered by the Advertising Standards Authority. They also offer the industry authoritative advice and guidance on how to create campaigns that comply with the rules. www.cap.org.uk Mid...

Advertising Standards Authority

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

The Advertising Standards Authority is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media. It applies the Advertising Codes, which are written by the Committees of Advertising Practice. Its work includes acting on complaints and proactively checking the...

Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (ECITA)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

ECITA helps members to operate a legally-compliant, ethical, and above all, successful business. www.ecita.org.uk...

Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco (FOREST)

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd April 2014 || Resources |

Forest represents adults who choose to consume tobacco and non-smoking adults who are tolerant of other people’s enjoyment of tobacco. europeansmokers.com Sheraton House, Castle Park, Cambridge CB3 0AX, UK...

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