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A year of living with the TPD – where Europe’s member states stand now

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 19th May 2017

The European Commission described the TPD a year ago as the tool that “aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for tobacco and related products, while ensuring a high level of health protection...

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Finland takes a hard line, banning all flavours except tobacco

Written by ECigIntelligence | 12th May 2017

Finland has exceeded the requirements of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) by banning all flavoured e-liquids except tobacco...

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Europe approves reclassification of nicotine in new CLP regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 12th May 2017

The European Commission has published a new regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures, including nicotine, to come into effect in December...

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ECigIntelligence report untangles the web of U.S. regulation

Written by ECigIntelligence | 8th May 2017

E-cigarette regulation in the U.S. is more complex than ever following the arrival of the final deeming regulations and increasing legislation at federal, state and local level, as is spelled out in detail in a...

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‘Lack of trust leads to needlessly repressive anti-vaping legislation’

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 20th April 2017

Sociologist Amelia Howard will tell the 2017 Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw that a lack of trust in the e-cigarette industry leads governments around the world to introduce harsh measures against a low-risk...

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Australia turns down appeal to reclassify nicotine for e-cigarette use

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd March 2017

Australia will not re-classify nicotine to allow the domestic sale of e-cigarettes, having refused to legalise nicotine-containing e-liquid despite appeals to support vaping for harm...

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Novice’s guide gives industry newcomers the lowdown on e-cigs

Written by ECigIntelligence | 21st March 2017

The latest e-learning tutorial from ECigIntelligence is aimed at newcomers to the e-cigarette industry, covering everything from how e-cigs work to the legal and health issues surrounding...

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Let our tutorial guide you through France’s new advertising laws

Written by ECigIntelligence | 21st March 2017

ECigIntelligence has launched a new online tutorial to help you find your way through France’s recently implemented advertising legislation, which is among the strictest in Europe....

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FDA clarifies its position on zero-nicotine and synthetic nicotine

Written by Daniel Mollenkamp | 21st March 2017

Recent statements by the FDA have begun to clarify the U.S. federal agency’s previously uncertain position on nicotine free e-liquids and synthetic...

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Hungary adopts TPD, but its regime remains the toughest in Europe

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 15th March 2017

Hungary has implemented the European TPD, finally opening up its market to nicotine e-cigarettes – but its regulatory regime remains the most severe in...

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Trump’s FDA nominee likely to be seen as mainstream choice

Written by Jim Myers | 11th March 2017

U.S. president Donald Trump on Friday announced his intention to nominate Scott Gottlieb as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ending a months-long process watched closely by the e-cigarette...

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Scottish government consults over plan for extra advertising regulation

Written by Freddie Dawson | 6th March 2017

Scotland’s government is to launch a consultation over plans to regulate advertising and marketing of e-cigarettes more tightly than in the rest of the...

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Drug policy reformer Nadelmann to address Global Forum on Nicotine

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 6th March 2017

Ethan Nadelmann, widely regarded as the outstanding U.S. proponent of drug policy reform around the world, is to share his views on the links between policy and harm reduction at this summer’s Global Forum on...

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Czech Republic TPD implementation leaves a few uncertainties

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 20th February 2017

The European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has been transposed into Czech law – but some issues, including the vital one of notification deadlines, remain...

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Greece introduces new regulation while vaping market booms

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 15th February 2017

While Greece experiences a boom in its e-cigarette market, the transposition of the European TPD means a new set of regulations for the...

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China buys cheap, but higher prices bring higher returns

Written by ECigIntelligence | 10th February 2017

The most popular e-liquid products in China appear to be the cheapest ones, according to a new ECigIntelligence analysis of online pricing in the Chinese...

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DC conference examines regulation; $500 discount for our subscribers

Written by ECigIntelligence | 24th January 2017

ECigIntelligence subscribers can claim a $500 discount on the E-Vapor Law Symposium hosted by law firm Keller and Heckman, held 2nd-3rd February in Washington,...

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BAT to buy out Reynolds in $49bn deal, creating global titan

Written by Barnaby Page | 17th January 2017

British American Tobacco (BAT) is to take over Reynolds American, the number two U.S. tobacco company, paying $49bn for the 58% it does not already...

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Opinion: Pokémon Go promotion is no lure to catch innocent children

Written by Freddie Dawson | 12th January 2017

Opinion: Vape shops aren't using Pokemon Go to lure kids in for a trial in nicotine. But they should be a bit more self-aware when planning promotions....

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Leading U.S. websites stay in front despite slowing of traffic

Written by David Palacios Rubio | 12th January 2017

Convenience and lower prices make the internet one of the most important distribution channels for e-cigarettes in the U.S., according to a new ECigIntelligence market...