News analysis for professionals in the vaping industry

Polish draft bill aims to ban e-cig sales to minors and tighten market restrictions

Written by ECigIntelligence | 20th January 2025

The Polish Ministry of Health has submitted a draft bill to the Council of Ministers aiming to ban the sale of all types of e-cigarettes and e-liquids to under-18s ...

Could 2025 be the year for e-cigarette regulation in Argentina and the EAEU?

Written by ECigIntelligence | 16th January 2025

ECigIntelligence analysts make two riskier predictions: Argentina will move to legalise and regulate nicotine alternatives, and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will take steps to regulate them in 2025 ...

US FDA’s plan to cap nicotine in cigarettes approaches finalisation but faces hurdles

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 15th January 2025

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...

What to expect in e-cigs in 2025: is this the end for flavours and disposables?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th January 2025

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a significant one for vaping. ECigIntelligence predicts several long-anticipated policy developments will start to emerge as regulators attempt to catch up to the rapidly evolving vaping market...

Could Belgium and France steer Europe towards stricter disposables regulations?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 9th January 2025

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...

How did we do? ECigIntelligence’s predictions for 2024 under review

Written by Freddie Dawson | 31st December 2024

We look back at predictions ECigIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the e-cigarette sector throughout the year ...

Mexican constitution to prohibit e-cigs, grouping them with opioid fentanyl

Written by ECigIntelligence | 27th December 2024

Mexico has become the first country to enshrine a ban on vapes, e-cigarettes and similar devices in its constitution, aiming to safeguard public health at an unprecedented legal level ...

Latest version of UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill passes amid plenty of party politics

Written by ECigIntelligence | 23rd December 2024

The UK passed an amended version of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at the end of November, imposing new restrictions on the two industries ...

New tax on single-use vapes in Morocco fuels disagreements on its aim and rate

Written by ECigIntelligence | 20th December 2024

A new tax on single-use e-cigs in Morocco has drawn mixed responses, as some political parties called for more stringent measures to tackle the increasing popularity of vaping ...

Bans and taxes on disposables took centre stage in 2024, along with politics at play

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th December 2024

“Disposables” was once again the word of the year in vaping – more specifically for 2024, “a ban on disposables” was the phrase of the year in the sector, with many governments passing prohibition laws...

Minor Trump picks could have major impact on future of US nicotine industry

Written by Freddie Dawson | 16th December 2024

Several minor nominations by US president-elect Donald Trump could have a major impact on the future of nicotine alternatives in the country ...

Does a youth vaping epidemic exist in the US, and if so, is it really such a bad thing?

Written by Barnaby Page | 12th December 2024

A new study sheds some welcome and thought-provoking light on US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, which ought to encourage a more positive view of vaping ...

Is Trump’s nominee for surgeon general ‘another troubling White House pick’?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 11th December 2024

In many ways more of a ceremonial position than a leader in policy creation, the US surgeon general has, nonetheless, had an outside impact on tobacco control for quite some time ...

Proposed Iraqi bill defining ENDS could signal first step in future e-cig regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 9th December 2024

An Iraqi bill that would define electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) – including e-cigarette devices – and bring them under the tobacco regime is now overdue for a vote ...

Ad citing Public Health England’s vaping claim banned, as ASA rules it misleading

Written by Freddie Dawson | 9th December 2024

Even the claim by Public Health England (PHE) that vaping is “95% less harmful than smoking” is not good enough for the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ...

Good vs bad science: how will Trump’s Covid-sceptic picks approach US vaping?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th December 2024

A degree of Covid scepticism unites Trump’s picks for health positions. Will this beget an open mind in other areas of policy and research or will sensationalist science hold sway? ...

No consensus on smoke-free restrictions in EU Parliament but party views clarified

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 3rd December 2024

The European Parliament has failed to reach an agreement over the European Commission’s proposal for a revision of the 2009 Council recommendation on smoke-free environments ...

Nicotine alternatives industry hopes lie with Trump’s US FDA commissioner pick

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd December 2024

Interest from the nicotine-alternatives industry in US president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, Martin Makary, is less about who he is and more about who he is not ...

Panama vape industry awaits regulation after favourable Supreme Court ruling

Written by ECigIntelligence | 28th November 2024

Nicotine alternatives remain unregulated in Panama following a 14th May Supreme Court decision declaring a 2022 law unconstitutional that banned e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and similar devices ...

Agile companies stand to gain amid UK regulatory headwinds, says Supreme

Written by Freddie Dawson | 27th November 2024

Agile companies will benefit from regulatory adversity, according to Supreme. The multi-product retailer expects the proposed UK vaping tax to lead to consolidation in the market ...

E-cigarettes and vaping are marking a turning point in global smoking trends

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 21st November 2024

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 ...

International study finds no respiratory issues in vapers who were never smokers

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 20th November 2024

Vapers without a history of tobacco smoking may never suffer respiratory issues, according to an international study focusing on e-cig users who have never been regular smokers of cigarettes ...

Imperial Brands reports strong financials with surge in vape products, NGP growth

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 19th November 2024

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 ...

How could election-winning governors affect their US states’ approach to vaping?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th November 2024

Not a single US state governorship flipped parties during the elections held on 5th November despite strong gains in the Senate for the Republican party, as well as the party’s victory in the presidential election...

Polish industry concerned over planned ban on flavours in e-cigarette products

Written by ECigIntelligence | 18th November 2024

Poland’s health minister, Izabela Leszczyna, has announced that her ministry is drafting legislation to ban e-cigarettes with flavours as well as synthetic nicotine pouches ...

Global efforts to curb youth vaping ramp up amid health and environment issues

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 14th November 2024

Some governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to curb youth vaping as concerns mount over its health risks and environmental impacts ...

Keeping an eye on trends and regulatory shifts for vape products in Southeast Asia

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 14th November 2024

Southeast Asia is witnessing notable regulatory shifts in the vaping sector, as countries across the region adopt varied approaches to e-cigarettes ...

Ispire expands global footprint in the vaping market despite fall in revenue

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 12th November 2024

US-based vaping company Ispire Technology has reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, underscoring significant developments in its vaping and nicotine product offerings ...

What’s next for tobacco and nicotine regulation in the US under Trump?

Written by Barnaby Page | 8th November 2024

Talking about the future of the novel nicotine sector in the United States – its biggest single market by a long way – just got a whole lot harder ...

Peru Congress approves strict regulatory framework to tobacco, nicotine products

Written by ECigIntelligence | 8th November 2024

Peru has taken a bold step in public health regulation with new legislation aimed at curbing the impact of tobacco and nicotine products as Congress approves strict guidelines for their use ...

Greentank partners with AIR to create a new line of nicotine-free wellness vapes

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 7th November 2024

Canada-based vaping hardware maker Greentank has launched a partnership with Dubai-headquartered group AIR Global, as the shisha market specialist aims to enter the global wellness sector ...

The industry reacts positively to the new version of the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Written by Freddie Dawson | 7th November 2024

The re-introduction of the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been broadly welcomed by the industry, with the inclusion of a vaping retail licensing scheme described as a welcome change to the previous version ...

UK tries to get the balance right to have its Tobacco and Vapes Bill become law

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 7th November 2024

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 ...

Amendment to Costa Rica e-cigarette law aims to bring in much stricter regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 5th November 2024

Costa Rica is advancing legislation aimed at strengthening its regulatory framework for the vaping industry, with a new amendment that will comprehensively replace the existing law ...

Njoy momentum reflects Altria’s focus on expanding reduced-risk-product offering

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 4th November 2024

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 ...

Vaping at a young age is more dangerous for men, two Canadian studies suggest

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 1st November 2024

Risks of heart diseases from vaping at a young age may be greater for male users than for female users, based on two recently released Canadian studies ...

French minister aims to stop disposable vape sales by year end, with pouches next

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 31st October 2024

France aims to stop sales of disposable vapes by the end of the year and may soon ban nicotine pouches to protect youth, based on recent declarations by newly appointed minister of health Geneviève Darrieussecq...

UK Tory funding promise to fight illegal and under-age vape sales goes unfulfilled

Written by Freddie Dawson | 28th October 2024

The UK Conservative government never gave a promised £30m in extra funding to combat illicit and under-age e-cigarette sales, the UK Vaping Industry Association alleges ...

New data from the US National Youth Tobacco Survey shows several downturns

Written by Freddie Dawson | 28th October 2024

New data from the US National Youth Tobacco Survey shows multiple declines: not only did youth use of conventional cigarettes fall once again – to its lowest level ever – but so did e-cigarette use...

Canadian Big Tobacco settlement plan could become largest outside the US

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 25th October 2024

Three tobacco giants may solve a long-running litigation in Canada through a mediated settlement deal that would compensate people affected by tobacco-related diseases, as well provinces and territories, with a total CAD32.5bn (USD23.5bn) ...

Belgian supermarkets contest ban on vape sales affecting stores of 400 sq m+

Written by ECigIntelligence | 25th October 2024

A rule banning grocery stores of 400 sq m+ from selling tobacco products, tobacco-related products and e-cigs has been called arbitrary and without justification on public health grounds in a recent court challenge ...

UK to ban disposable vapes by June 2025 to safeguard youth and the environment

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 24th October 2024

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 ...

Big Tobacco’s brand-building recipe: what’s the missing ingredient for vapes?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 24th October 2024

November will mark ten years since Iqos was launched in Japan. And as the third-quarter results of Philip Morris International show, the last ten years have been quite the story in the product’s global brand-building...

Smoke-free products on way towards making up the majority of PMI’s sales

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd October 2024

Philip Morris International (PMI) highlighted the performance of its smoke-free products during its third-quarter results presentation, with the category growing to reach 38% of the company’s total net revenue ...

Trump plans to save vaping in the US, but should the industry trust him?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 22nd October 2024

Donald Trump has promised to save vaping in the US, but will policy follow rhetoric if he wins the election and what will tying e-cig regulation to his candidacy mean if he loses? ...

Italy bans nicotine e-liquid online sales as part of effort to protect consumer health

Written by ECigIntelligence | 22nd October 2024

In a significant step to restrict the online sale of nicotine products, Italy has banned online sales of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, indicating a shift towards stricter regulations ...

FDA and NIH urge innovation in smoking cessation and more research on e-cigs

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 17th October 2024

Improved smoking cessation treatments and more research on e-cigarettes are urgently needed, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Spain’s People’s Party pushes back on strict e-cig regulations in the country

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 17th October 2024

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 ...

Germany drafts new rules for disposable vapes in bid to combat growing e-waste

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 16th October 2024

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 ...

Vaping may disrupt normal heart function, California study finds

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 10th October 2024

Vaping may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a US study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association ...

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