LATEST ALERTS
Disposables
Councillor calls for cantonal ban on sale of disposables…
12th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
The impending UK disposables ban: necessary step or gateway to illicit sales?
12th September 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The debate over vaping regulations in the UK is heating up, with recent discussions in the House of Lords (upper house of Parliament) raising concerns about the growing use of disposable vaping products by children
Canton of Jura votes to ban disposable e-cigs…
9th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Ahead of the US presidential election, Trump’s position on vaping has evolved
6th September 2024 - News analysis |
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump has previously criticised the impact of vaping, though his position evolved over the course of his former presidential term
Vape products being adapted in face of looming disposables bans across Europe
5th September 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
E-cigarette design is already starting to change in anticipation of an exceedingly likely disposables ban in the UK, which could lead other jurisdictions to follow suit
Defra is reviewing proposals to restrict sale of disposable vapes…
3rd September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Are UK vapers ahead of the government when it comes to ditching disposables?
23rd August 2024 - News analysis |
Data suggests growth in the uptake of disposable vaping devices in the UK is slowing and use is stabilising, bringing into question the usefulness of a ban on these products in the country
Lead next-generation innovation with the consumer, not the regulator, CRO advises
23rd August 2024 - News analysis |
Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs in the US
Continuum of risk policy for tobacco and nicotine products in the US: status update
20th August 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report looks at the US concept of the continuum of risk that not all tobacco and nicotine products are equally harmful, traces the evolution of policy based on it over the years, and looks at what has happened to it since
Surprise West Coast appeal in Middle East of cannabinoid brand’s new nicotine vape
14th August 2024 - News analysis |
Executives were taken aback by the enthusiasm vendors showed for a nicotine vape brand in Dubai with a US West Coast theme, even though it involves a product that the UAE only recently legalised
Philippines: the e-cigarette market, August 2024
9th August 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report describes the market evolution in the Philippines from late 2022 to mid-2024 and provides an analysis of market trends, the impact of regulations on the market and the future outlook for the country’s vaping industry
Study suggests UK vape market saturated as pool of non-vaping smokers drying up
7th August 2024 - News analysis |
New data suggests the number of smokers that have grown the UK vaping market could be nearly tapped out, and the government will likely act to stop new consumers from taking their place
FDA sends retailers warning letters about unauthorised disposables…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Vape retailer issues warning about rule-bending product…
29th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
BAT expects new launches to accelerate H2 performance, after revenue drop in H1
25th July 2024 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco reported a drop in first-half revenue, offset by the continued growth of new categories. BAT expects new-category revenue to be weighted in the second half of 2024, driven by phased launches
The DAERA notifies bill to ban disposable e-cigs…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
New Zealand moves closer to plans of tightening controls on youth vaping
12th July 2024 - News analysis |
Enaction of measures to curb youth uptake of vaping in New Zealand proposed earlier this year “should not be too far away”, a government spokesperson told ECigIntelligence
Hardware design and function looks set to become next regulatory battleground
11th July 2024 - News analysis |
Expect to see pressure increase in one of the few largely unregulated areas of vaping: hardware design and performance. Some serious proposals are already passing through various legislatures
Philippine finance secretary mulls the possibility of banning disposable vapes
10th July 2024 - News analysis |
Tax evasion has been put forward as the newest reason to ban disposable vapes in the Philippines. Finance secretary Ralph Recto proposed the ban, citing the non-payment of taxes and the lack of business registration
New UK government could tighten rules on youth vaping but support adult use
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
As the new UK prime minister settles in, attempts are already being made to push novel nicotine regulation to the top of his agenda, and similar attempts are being made by lobbyists in every sector
Reynolds in US launches nicotine-free flavoured vapes amid regulation vacuum
5th July 2024 - News analysis |
Reynolds American has launched a new nicotine-free disposable vape that currently doesn’t need to obtain authorisation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be marketed in the US
Poland plans regulations on nicotine-free e-liquids in bid to reduce youth vaping
4th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish government has released the details of its planned legislation to curb e-cigarette consumption among under-age people by regulating nicotine-free e-liquids. The draft act amending the Act on the Restriction of the Use of Tobacco and Related Products was developed by the country’s Ministry of Health. The Polish government said in a statement that the planned changes to Poland’s legislation » Continue Reading.
Supreme matches profit forecasts and says it’s not afraid of vaping restrictions
3rd July 2024 - News analysis |
Supreme nearly doubled its adjusted operating profits in the financial year ended on 31st March – partly driven by the growth of its vaping division and its distribution of disposable e-cig brands
Malaysia: the e-cigarette market, June 2024
28th June 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
2023 has been a year of many changes in the Malaysian market. This report aims to add some context to how these changes impacted the market and what aspects to keep an eye on in the near future
Supreme undaunted by disposables ban, but expands portfolio with Clearly Drinks
28th June 2024 - News analysis |
Supreme, one of the main distributors for the Lost Mary and Elf Bar disposable e-cigarette brands, has expanded its non-vaping portfolio by purchasing beverage manufacturer Clearly Drinks for £15m
Debate resulting in call for EU flavour ban held 2 days before EC released survey data
26th June 2024 - News analysis |
Last week, 12 EU health ministers backed a paper calling on the European Commission to propose new legislation, which could include banning flavoured vapes and limiting nicotine content
US FDA under fire from health advocates in first approval of menthol vape products
25th June 2024 - News analysis |
Public health advocates expressed disappointment after a decision by the US FDA to authorise the sale of several menthol vaping products made by Njoy, including two menthol disposable e-cigarettes
FDA grants first authorisations for flavoured e-cig products…
21st June 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Canada: the e-cigarette market, June 2024
21st June 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report analyses the current state of the Canadian e-cigarette market, how it has changed and what to expect, covering market sizes, vaping population, retail channels, form factors and flavour bans
Ten landmark events in the modern history of vaping, 2014 to 2024
20th June 2024 - News analysis |
Since the launch of ECigIntelligence in April 2014, the vaping sector has changed to the point it is virtually unrecognisable from its former self. Regulations, perceptions and the major players have also shifted significantly over the past decade
FDA and DOJ to launch multi-agency task force to combat illegal sale of e-cigs in US
17th June 2024 - News analysis |
Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials will be working more closely to crack down on the sale of illegal e-cigarettes in the US, including disposable vape products
Tobacco harm reduction could save 2m lives in the Middle East, says new report
17th June 2024 - News analysis |
Nearly 2m lives in selected Middle Eastern countries could be saved by tobacco harm reduction, according to a new report that was launched at the World Vape Show in Dubai this month
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th – 14th June
17th June 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
US firms file petition against e-cig companies for patent infringement…
14th June 2024 - Alerts | Asia, China, United Kingdom, United States |
Motion adopted to amend federal law to ban disposables…
13th June 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Chamber of Deputies adopts motion to ban disposable vapes…
12th June 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
US vape store survey 2023 – continued pessimism for a struggling industry
22nd May 2024 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
ECigIntelligence’s annual survey of US vape stores finds a drop in monthly revenue; an increase in disposables stocks and a decrease in e-liquids and hardware; and concerns over business continuing to slow
