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Smaller retailers struggle in Athens e-cig market

Written by Jon Bruford | 26th January 2016

E-cig retailers in the Greek capital Athens remain positive despite smaller stores struggling, with continuing growth giving some grounds for...

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Germany to prohibit menthol, many other e-liquid flavours

Written by Barnaby Page | 21st January 2016

Germany is to ban menthol e-liquid as well as many other flavours when it transposes the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive...

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Cessation: beneath the startling numbers, a study in scientific doubt

Written by Barnaby Page | 21st January 2016

The furore over Sara Kalkhoran and Stanton Glantz’s meta-analysis of e-cigarettes and smoking cessation illustrates some pitfalls in conducting, and interpreting, science. ECigIntelligence takes an in-depth look at the principles and problems behind the...

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U.S. regulation: all the bills in progress, state-by-state

Written by Aidan Semmens | 20th January 2016

The first 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...

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Italy’s TPD transposition unlikely to go beyond minimum requirements

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th January 2016

Italy will stick to the minimum measures required by the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive when it implements the directive in its domestic law, according to a new report from...

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UK’s detailed TPD plans suggest light-touch approach

Written by Barnaby Page | 8th January 2016

The shape of future e-cigarette regulation in the UK became clearer today with the release of the government’s response to one major public consultation, and the launch of another on the issue of...

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As deadline approaches, most EU states still lack TPD legislation

Written by Freddie Dawson | 7th January 2016

Most European countries remain thoroughly unprepared for the implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), according to a new report from...

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Infographic: how big is Europe’s potential e-cigarette market?

Written by Barnaby Page | 24th December 2015

This new infographic from ECigIntelligence illustrates the large untapped market for vapour products in...

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European court’s legal adviser rejects challenges to TPD

Written by Barnaby Page | 23rd December 2015

One of the European Union’s most senior legal officers has upheld the validity of the revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), calling its requirements on e-cig manufacturers “relatively moderate” and “not...

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Scottish hospital board reverses vaping ban, now welcomes e-cigs

Written by Freddie Dawson | 23rd December 2015

The largest health board in Scotland has reversed a decision to ban e-cigarette use on hospital...

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France, Germany move forward on TPD transposition

Written by Barnaby Page | 20th December 2015

France’s National Assembly has approved legislation that will enable the government to transpose the TPD by decree, and Germany has also published drafts of its proposed TPD...

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U.S. vape shops focus on customer experience in-store

Written by Freddie Dawson | 15th December 2015

A new report highlights the importance of seating and the creation of a “vape lounge” experience in U.S. vape...

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Updated infographic: the TPD and European e-cigarette regulation

Written by Barnaby Page | 3rd December 2015

This new infographic from ECigIntelligence examines the state of e-cigarette regulation and transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) throughout the European...

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Opinion: the fortunes of the e-cigarette industry in 2016

Written by Barnaby Page | 2nd December 2015

The e-cigarette world in 2016 will be overshadowed by regulation. But the story will not just be about compliance. The market and the products themselves are rapidly evolving even without the influence of law-makers. So...

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Interview: Nicoccino’s Higgs on products, perceptions, and policy

Written by Barnaby Page | 10th November 2015

James Higgs of Nicoccino shares his views on marketing, regulation, and...

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London conference to cover latest science, regulatory outlook

Written by Barnaby Page | 10th November 2015

Regulators, health professionals and scientists are expected to converge in London this week for an update on research into...

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Q&A: what happens next with the deeming regulations?

Written by | 6th November 2015

Introduction • Why is the OIRA required to review the final deeming rule before publication? • How many regulatory actions does the OIRA review at any given time? • When is the deadline for the...

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“Leaked deeming regulations” raise questions, offer few answers

Written by Jim Myers | 29th October 2015

An e-cigarette industry association this week claimed to be in possession of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s forthcoming deeming regulations, but the provenance and authenticity of the brief excerpts that it published remain...

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CDC says one in eight Americans has tried vaping

Written by Barnaby Page | 29th October 2015

One in eight adult Americans has tried an e-cigarette, according to the federal government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though only 3.7% are still using...

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Presentation: the state of the e-cigarette industry

Written by Barnaby Page | 27th October 2015

Exclusive insight for ECigIntelligence readers – download a detailed, data-rich presentation on the current state and future of the e-cig...