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Uncertainty caused by new regulations is sending some vapers in Europe’s Balkans region back to smoking, according to local e-cigarette associations, who say the rules in Romania and Slovenia are in urgent need of clarification.
The launch of PMI’s heated tobacco device iQOS in South Africa has had a positive reaction even from potential competitors, who hope it will increase general awareness of alternatives to combustible cigarettes.
Philip Morris International (PMI) has run into legal trouble in New Zealand, where the health ministry has taken the company to court for attempting to sell its iQOS heat-not-burn device in the country.
An Australian Federal Court decision against three e-cigarette retailers has added a note of caution but little clarity to what companies can say or do on their websites.
Companies looking to use health claims in South African e-cigarette advertising must present robust scientific data for every device, according to a new ruling.
E-cigarette firms who already have devices on the market are manoeuvring to see how their products can serve the growing marijuana industry – and they face competition there from some well-financed start-ups.
E-cigarette manufacturers have started selling products from other firms on their own websites. But why?
Irish retail brand Hale Vaping is expanding rapidly, opening new stores in both the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
The Californian company behind the e-liquid brand Choops Liquids has changed the logo on its packaging after protests from the owner of the famous Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups.
A company that claims to be America’s premium vape retailer is using data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify the most profitable locations for its stores.
Philip Morris International is to convert its largest tobacco factory in Greece to manufacture iQOS heat sticks.
Speculation, based on an ambiguous patent application, that tech giant Apple is preparing to enter the vaping sector appears to be a total fabrication.
UK regulators have shown they will still clamp down on unauthorised e-cig health claims despite a consultation which appeared to suggest a softening of stance.
An American e-liquid company is looking to synthetic nicotine to improve flavour profiles but will have to convince consumers and retailers that the higher price-tag is worth it.
Philip Morris International (PMI) has submitted its iQOS heat-not-burn system for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Vape House, a European vape store chain, will open its first branch in Africa when it unveils a Marrakech store later this year, hoping to trade on European tourists avoiding TPD restrictions.
Electronic Cigarettes International Group (ECIG) has filed for bankruptcy, following shortly after its UK operation entered administrative receivership.
British brand VIP has been placed in administration, casting doubt over the future financial situation of its American parent company, Electronic Cigarettes International Group.
French retailer Le Petit Vapoteur has taken second place in a list of Europe’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies, demonstrating the potential for spectacular success in a market threatened by newly imposed regulation.
NJOY, one of the best-known U.S. e-cig makers, has emerged successfully from last year’s bankruptcy with a $35m injection of new equity capital.
Altria is set to take a digital approach to launching its iQOS heat-not-burn product in the U.S. but there will be significant costs along the way.
ProVape has announced its decision to close down, citing the upcoming high cost of compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) e-cigarette regulations.
Japan Tobacco and Philip Morris International are attempting to widen their distribution of heat-not-burn (HnB) products throughout Pacific Asia, but there have been problems along the way.
U.S. e-cigarette company claims fines levied against it for making smoking cessation claims have forced it out of business – even though such claims on its website came from legitimate U.S. TV shows and customer reviews.
Recent reports of high failure rates among e-cigarette chargers tested by authorities in Wales highlight the need for vigilance by manufacturers to ensure their products meet safety standards.
A controversial Indiana law that gave one company a virtual monopoly of e-liquid manufacturing in the state has been struck down by a federal court of appeal.
Blu cigarette-shredding campaign flirts with smoking cessation claims while appearing to stay within the letter of the UK law.
A new UK-Chinese joint venture could bring Blu to the Chinese domestic market. But are the pricing conditions favourable for such a move?
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 own.
ECigIntelligence has launched a series of professional e-learning courses about key developments in the e-cigarette sector. The first online tutorial tells you all you need to know about e-cigarette advertising in the UK following the implementation of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
British American Tobacco has ceased its involvement in the commercialisation of the medically licensed Voke nicotine inhaler.
E-cigarette manufacturers are keeping their eyes open for fakes as the popularity of online marketing makes them a prime target for counterfeiters.
May 2016 brought the two biggest regulatory developments in the short history of the e-cigarette so far. But the U.S. deeming regulations and European TPD were far from the only stories brought to you by ECigIntelligence in another year of rapid change…
A manufacturer has developed a new synthetic nicotine test that it says shows concerns about a number of rival products.
Philip Morris International has expressed optimism about the entire reduced-risk products sector as it launches a new trial of its Mesh closed-system e-cigarette in the UK city of Birmingham.
A manufacturer has argued that recent court statements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show the agency does not have the authority to regulate vaping products that use synthetic nicotine. But will legislators and the courts agree?
St Helens rugby league club is to rename its ground the Totally Wicked Stadium in a sponsorship deal which also includes shirt advertising – and could run foul of the European TPD ban on cross-border e-cig sponsorship.
Online and offline channels are of almost equal importance in generating sales for the e-cigarette market in Russia, the latest ECigIntelligence market report has found.
Swedish Match has at last obtained some answers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its attempt to have snus products classified as modified risk – and they mix outright rejections with some very mild encouragement.
Philip Morris International (PMI) this week submitted its iQOS technology for approval as a reduced-risk product by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a strategy which if successful would provide a tremendous boost to the credibility of heat-not-burn and perhaps pave the way for PMI’s partner Altria to dominate that market in the United States.
Philip Morris International (PMI) this week launched its heated tobacco device iQOS in the UK, claiming: “We certainly see a future where Philip Morris no longer will be selling cigarettes.”
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the opening of a retail store in Milan, Italy as part of the launch of its Vype Pebble e-cigarette. It follows closely on from Philip Morris International (PMI) opening a store in London as part of the expansion of its iQOS heat-not-burn product. The Vype Pebble has now been launched in Italy, the UK » Continue Reading.
American e-cigarette retailer VaporBeast has been bought by a tobacco products company Turning Point Brands for around $27m (€25.6m).
Electronic Cigarettes International Group (ECIGs) has announced third quarter financial results.
A buyer has been found for bankrupt NJOY after a court-approved auction process.
A federal judge in California has said that e-cig products only have to comply with FDA rules on labelling, and that state law can’t impose more rigorous requirements.
R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. has expanded U.S. distribution of its Vuse Vibe pre-filled tank system to more than 25,000 retail outlets.
Totally Wicked will withdraw from the U.S. market by the summer of 2018 if no changes to the FDA deeming regulations are put in place before then.
Companies must work harder to stand out at industry events or face becoming lost in a sea of competition, according to a recent award winner.
Convenience stores can improve their business by stocking less tobacco and more e-cigarettes, a new report claims.
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