News analysis for professionals in the vaping industry

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 ...

Act on flavours or resign, anti-smoking groups tell Canada’s addictions minister

Written by ECigIntelligence | 10th October 2024

Anti-smoking groups are calling on Canada’s addictions minister Ya’ara Saks to resign if she doesn’t move quickly to restrict flavoured vaping products ...

What has a social media appeals board in Europe got in common with the FSFW?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th October 2024

A new body for judging social media complaints has been launched in the EU using money originating from Meta, the parent company of Facebook ...

Imperial sees strong NGP growth, keeps to forecasts ahead of November results

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 9th October 2024

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 ...

Poland to significantly raise vape prices in line with cigarettes from next year

Written by ECigIntelligence | 8th October 2024

The Polish government has unveiled plans to extend the country’s excise tax to vaping devices, to be adopted by the Council of Ministers in the fourth quarter of 2024 and take effect in the first...

Malaysian vape groups mostly favour new tobacco law, want guidance, lower cost

Written by ECigIntelligence | 7th October 2024

Malaysian e-cigarette groups and health associations welcomed the enactment this month of a new tobacco law that includes vape liquids and devices, but they expressed concern about the lack of clarity on some aspects ...

Price of e-liquids set to double in Ireland when new vape tax takes effect in 2025

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 3rd October 2024

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 ...

UK poised for a world first, with vaping predicted to overtake smoking in 2025

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd October 2024

UK vaping rates will overtake smoking rates for the first time ever, according to new research provided by the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) project ...

What is the future of health policies under the incoming EU Commission?

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 1st October 2024

Some fear healthcare and food safety will not be among the main concerns of the next European Commission after the Commission president unveiled the new commissioners’ respective tasks ...

South Africa revives bill that would put stricter regulations on e-cig products

Written by ECigIntelligence | 27th September 2024

In a significant legislative move, the South African Parliament has revived the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, signalling a renewed commitment to stringent tobacco and e-cigarette regulations ...

Supreme still investing in rechargeable pods while also looking beyond vaping

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 27th September 2024

UK consumer goods company Supreme says it will keep investing in rechargeable pods as it issued its trading statement for the first half of the 2025 financial year, which ends this month ...

Cancer Research UK fears a disposables ban may alter perception of vaping harm

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th September 2024

Cancer Research UK is concerned about the impact a ban on disposables in the UK could have on vaping harm perception and overall public health, particularly if justified on the grounds of protecting youth ...

EC green light for France’s disposable vape ban marks turning point for Europe

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 26th September 2024

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 ...

Indonesia’s draft plan to regulate e-cig packaging triggers industry backlash

Written by ECigIntelligence | 25th September 2024

After years of pledging to regulate e-cigarettes and tobacco products, Indonesia has finally taken decisive action. However, a move to tighten regulations on packaging has raised concerns among industry stakeholders ...

What to expect when expecting the latest EU Tobacco Products Directive revision

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th September 2024

There is still little concrete information on what the EU will do in its next revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, though the primary focus will likely be emerging tobacco products ...

US study suggests flavour restrictions could weaken reduced-nicotine policies

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 19th September 2024

Banning popular flavours to discourage youth vaping may jeopardise efforts to curb smoking rates in adults at risk, according to a study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

EC aims to crack down on vaping outdoors via major extension of smoke-free spaces

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 18th September 2024

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 ...

Governments get stricter on disposables amid health and environmental concerns

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 18th September 2024

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 ...

Does Italy’s tax system discriminate, and could it impact novel nicotine products?

Written by ECigIntelligence | 16th September 2024

Arguments made by Italian tax companies that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may favour larger corporations and disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products ...

Irish government targets flavoured and disposable vapes in sweeping crackdown

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 12th September 2024

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 ...

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