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The number of companies involved in the Chinese vaping market may be far lower than previously thought, with some having left the market and others never having been active at all
Disposables and youth vaping are likely to be the major themes for vaping in the year ahead, affecting debates on matters such as taxes, flavour bans and environmental measures
Bans on flavours and taxes on vaping products dominated the e-cigarette news agenda in 2022. Both could be seen as responses to still rising concern about youth vaping
British American Tobacco (BAT) said its “new category” business continues to drive substantial volume, revenue, and market share growth – significantly contributing to the company’s overall performance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to one US and four Chinese vaping companies for marketing and packaging their products in a way that may be particularly appealing to children
Domestic tax provisions and tightened regulations have led to Chinese e-cigarette brands looking to new international markets as higher prices and flavour limits mean fewer vapers at home, according to experts
RLX Technology saw a drop of around 46% in its net revenue for the third quarter of the year but has expressed confidence that its sales will gradually recover and its diversified portfolio will continue to satisfy consumers’ needs
China’s new e-cigarette tax should not prove too heavy an administrative burden, according to experts. But it remains unclear what impact new regulations brought in earlier this year will have on the domestic market
In a move which will have taken China’s e-cigarette industry by surprise, several Chinese state authorities have jointly announced plans to levy a consumption tax on e-cigarettes from next week
Taxes on e-liquids could be introduced by a legislative package seeking to change the current Tax Code that was presented by the Armenian deputy minister of finance on 19th October
Firms importing vaping products from China should check that their suppliers have the appropriate licence to meet the requirements of new legislation
Tobacco companies still have some work to do to meet commitments in offering reduced risk alternatives – and when they do, it’s often focused elsewhere than the vaping category
RLX Technology has reported a drop in its net revenue for the second quarter of 2022 while it transitions to comply with new regulatory requirements in China
Malaysia’s latest attempt to put an end to nicotine use among the younger generation is likely to be delayed, or even derailed, with an early election expected to stall the new bill
Calls for the president to veto the Philippines Vape Regulation Bill – and a change of government – failed to derail the bill as a lack of presidential action by the due date meant it lapsed into law
Philip Morris International (PMI) will continue to support the sales and promotion of its Iqos Veev vapour product as part of its commitment to expanding its smoke-free product portfolio
No posts from e-cigarette companies concerning vaping – whether advertorial or informational – should appear on Instagram, and companies are responsible for policing relevant social media content posted by affiliated influencers, even if they did not know about or approve a specific post, UK authorities have said.
China’s Tobacco Monopoly Administration is ready to begin licensing e-cigarette retailers, with existing vape stores taking priority
New regulations that came into force at the end of April will make it hard for Hong Kong to achieve its 2025 smoking reduction targets, one concerned harm reduction association claims
Next-generation tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco alternatives are not the solution to damage caused by the tobacco industry to both public health and the environment, according to speakers at a World Health Organization (WHO) conference
High taxes are holding back the market for legal vaping products in Middle Eastern markets and the black market is benefitting as a result, according to a major distribution business in the region
RLX Technology saw a drop of 28.5% in net revenue for the first quarter of 2022 and warns of future business impact from regulatory restrictions
Synthetic nicotine, and nicotine-free e-liquids, will be banned in China from 1st October, when the country’s standard for e-cigarettes takes effect, potentially have a major impact on worldwide supplies
A new range of e-liquids containing 30% water – said to be the highest ever – could be the biggest innovation since the introduction of nicotine salts, the company behind it claims
Chinese e-cigarette company Smoore has opened what it is calling the vaping industry’s first laboratory to test for extractable and leachable (E&L) substances
The Department of Health (DOH) and medical groups in the Philippines have found an ally in the Department of Education (DepEd) after the latter backed the DOH’s appeal to president Rodrigo Duterte to veto the country’s vaping regulation bill, which is now up for his signature
Beijing has recently announced a set of regulations that will tighten control on the vaping industry, and experts say China’s new and tightened scrutiny on e-cigarettes will likely hurt domestic producers
All e-liquid flavours other than tobacco will be banned in China from 1st May, according to the country’s Tobacco Monopoly Administration, which has confirmed administrative measures for e-cigarettes proposed in December
Malaysia’s new law to ban tobacco and nicotine sales to those born after 2005 will include vaping products, according to industry sources – some of whom back the plan
The Philippine College of Physicians is lobbying against a bill to regulate vaping and novel tobacco products. They object to a lower age limit and the removal of flavour restrictions
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