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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...

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Video: municipal e-cig taxation in the United States

Written by | 27th October 2015

Why are local governments in the U.S. approving new taxes on e-cigarettes? ECigIntelligence’s regulatory analyst Carly Souther uncovers the reasons, identifies the trendsetters and discusses the outlook for municipal taxation of the vaping industry in...

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UK vape store pricing: online isn’t always cheaper

Written by Freddie Dawson | 21st October 2015

A lack of competition has left the south and east of England with the highest average pricing in vape stores – but prices across the UK generally remain remarkably competitive with online sellers, according to...

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U.S. e-cig firms warned to avoid rash claims about products

Written by Freddie Dawson | 21st October 2015

All aspects of an e-cigarette business could come under fire as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks for novel ways to curtail unsubstantiated claims....

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Deeming regulations reach their final hurdle: the White House

Written by | 21st October 2015

Federal control has come a step closer for the U.S. e-cigarette market this week, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sending its proposed deeming regulations to the White House office responsible for their final...

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Opinion: why zoning is the next big threat to America’s vape stores

Written by Barnaby Page | 16th October 2015

The gravest threat to the U.S. vapour industry comes from local government. While state-level attempts to regulate the industry have been largely unsuccessful, hundreds of local laws have come into...

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Washington conferences to consider deeming regs, harm reduction

Written by | 16th October 2015

As the U.S. e-cig industry and policy-makers alike await the final version of the Food and Drug Administration’s deeming regulations, two conferences will be held in the Washington area next week to discuss a spectrum...

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Compliance software is claimed to ease e-cig tax headaches

Written by Freddie Dawson | 15th October 2015

U.S. software company Avalara is offering what it claims to be the first tax compliance package specifically for the e-cigarette industry. Could it herald more support products from companies looking to the sector as an...