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Disposables
Weekly regulatory podcast: 4th March – 8th March
13th March 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
Kyrgyzstan: e-cigarette regulation, March 2024
11th March 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory regime for e-cigarettes in the country. It covers all aspects from labelling and product restrictions, to retail and advertising regulations
UK vaping tax proposal draws criticism from pro-vaping public health sector
11th March 2024 - News analysis |
Although the new proposed UK vaping tax may achieve its aim of making vaping products unaffordable for some, there are concerns that it will also impact on their ability to work as smoking-cessation tools
Belgium awaits response from EC in second attempt to ban disposables
8th March 2024 - News analysis |
Belgium looks close to achieving a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, after failing in a previous attempt that was met by a negative opinion from the European Commission (EC) in late 2021
Poland’s health minister given green light by Tusk to start work on disposables ban
7th March 2024 - News analysis |
Poland’s health minister Izabela Leszczyna has unveiled plans to impose a ban on disposable e-cigarettes. Leszczyna said in an interview that prime minister Donald Tusk has given the go-ahead to launch legislative work
DOH supports proposal to ban disposable e-cigs…
6th March 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
The disposable e-cig ban debate in Europe – can the EC block a national ban?
6th March 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the debate around possible bans on disposable e-cigs in Europe and through a case study of the French bill banning e-cigarettes, analyses if such a bill can be blocked by the EC
FDA warning letters to online retailers cite unauthorised disposables sales…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Scotland starts consultation on disposable vapes ban…
26th February 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom |
UK Trading Standards get more resources – is it enough to fight illicit vape sales?
20th February 2024 - News analysis |
UK Trading Standards officials welcomed new measures to increase funding and allow for higher on-the-spot fines to be issued for illicit vape sales, but industry members say efforts could fail without laws behind them
Bans – what are they good for? Absolutely nothing. Seems we’re all saying it again.
15th February 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
It’s clear from recently released company financial results that the proposed ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK is not expected to have much of an impact in the short term
French Senate approves disposables ban, but will the European Commission agree?
8th February 2024 - News analysis |
A bill banning disposable vapes has been approved by the French parliament, although no date for when the ban will come into effect has yet been announced
Supreme unfazed by UK disposables ban, signalling confidence via share buyback
8th February 2024 - News analysis |
UK consumer goods company Supreme expects to outperform its market forecasts for the 2024 financial year, despite a third of its revenue coming from the distribution of disposables
UK’s plan to ban disposables aims to stem ‘growing stream of hard-to-recycle waste’
7th February 2024 - News analysis |
The UK government’s plan to ban the sale of disposable vapes will drop the number of hard-to-recycle devices that end up littered, environment secretary Steve Barclay said
UK government’s plan to ban disposables: a ‘straightforward’ fix for youth vaping?
29th January 2024 - News analysis |
British prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban the sale of disposable vape products in a move the government says will tackle the rise in youth vaping
Italy launches disposable e-cig recycling pilot programme to tackle green dilemma
16th January 2024 - News analysis |
In light of the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, Italy has launched a pilot recycling programme, which is currently operational only in Rome and Milan, but plans are to eventually involve more than 60,000 points-of-sale
Disposables dominated 2023, with buzz around bans, youth and the environment
28th December 2023 - News analysis |
“Disposables” was the word in vaping in 2023: although they had been building steam prior to this year, it was 2023 that saw multiple elements reach a crescendo
France votes to ban disposable vapes amid criticism of new anti-smoking plan
14th December 2023 - News analysis |
A new bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes is now awaiting a vote by France’s Senate. If it succeeds there, it would likely enter into force sometime next year as part of a newly launched anti-tobacco strategy
An analysis of ECigIntelligence’s disposable e-cigarette tracker
23rd November 2023 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report takes a dive into data found in ECigIntelligence’s disposable e-cigarette tracker, looking at features such as price, flavours, nicotine strength and technical features
Is the UK government getting it wrong with a possible ban on disposable vapes?
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
While the British government may hope that a ban on disposable e-cigarettes would cut down both waste and youth vaping, others have warned that it could have negative consequences too
Supreme tackles under-age vaping and the environmental impact of disposables
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
UK vape maker Supreme has outlined measures to mitigate increased interest from under-age consumers in its 88Vape brand and reduce the environmental impact of disposables
Rumours of UK disposable vape ban reveal division among industry members
19th September 2023 - News analysis |
The UK Department of Health and Social Care could soon set up a consultation on a possible disposal vape ban that has industry members divided, according to media reports
Disposable e-cigarettes in the US: state-by-state look at proposed bills
18th August 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report looks at proposals that have been introduced in states across the US whenever specific references to disposable e-cigarettes have been included
US and UK studies search for reasons behind youth uptake of disposables
15th August 2023 - News analysis |
Youth preference for disposable vaping devices in the UK and the US could be driven by a combination of factors including price, style, packaging and flavour
Disposables can be recycled if collected and handled correctly, says UK study
11th August 2023 - News analysis |
Attempts to make e-cigarettes more recyclable could have unintended consequences and must still be supported by collection infrastructure to have any impact, industry members warn
US sales of disposables trebled following FDA policy on flavoured refill cartridges
11th August 2023 - News analysis |
Sales of flavoured and disposable e-cigarettes across the US rose significantly after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began its policy of clamping down against flavoured cartridges
UK distributor has Supreme confidence in deal to supply popular disposables
8th August 2023 - News analysis |
Consumer goods company Supreme expects increased e-cigarette revenues after completing a non-exclusive UK distribution deal with Elf Bar and Lost Mary
Italian vapers association smells a rat in tobacconists’ plan for e-cig disposal
3rd August 2023 - News analysis |
The Italian Tobacconists Federation (FIT) wants tobacconists to act as collection points for used disposable e-cigarettes – a suggestion some have dismissed as a bid to take business from specialist vape retailers
Regulatory landscape of disposable e-cigarettes in the US – the new loophole?
11th July 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report tackles questions about US federal regulation of disposable e-cigarettes, examines the regulatory loophole question, and looks into pressure from the public
Irish government open to suggestions for future policy on disposal for disposables
19th June 2023 - News analysis |
Ireland is holding a public consultation on disposable vaping devices that will determine the future of the products in the country. All responses will be considered and used to inform the next steps of policy-making
FDA plays Hyde and go seek in latest move against retail of disposables
1st June 2023 - News analysis |
Action against disposable e-cigarettes continues in the US, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issuing warning letters to 30 retailers over sales of the popular Puff and Hyde brands
US FDA warns makers of Breeze and Esco Bars on illegal flavoured disposables
29th May 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to the manufacturers of Breeze and Esco Bars disposable vape products to protect young people against illegal flavoured disposable e-cigarette products
Upcoming EU battery law could mean change-or-die time for disposables
26th May 2023 - News analysis |
Disposable e-cigarette products will be forced to change design or face being banned as new battery regulations are brought into the EU, experts predict
An analysis of the possible legal risks for disposable vapes in the EU
29th March 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
While disposable e-cigs are the fastest growing category in the industry, they are also the fastest growing source of concern for policymakers. This report discusses how and why these products could eventually be banned in the EU
E-cigs, including disposables, continue to avoid UK tax as tobacco rates are raised
21st March 2023 - News analysis |
UK smokers are facing a hike in the price of tobacco following last week’s Spring Budget – but no tax on vaping products was announced, leaving them much more affordable than other alternatives
Bill to put pressure on FDA catches rising tide of US opinion against disposables
2nd March 2023 - News analysis |
A bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives aiming to force the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take stiffer action against disposable e-cigarettes
German calls for EU ban on disposables gather momentum as Bundesrat votes
1st March 2023 - News analysis |
Germany’s Bundesrat is preparing to vote on Bavaria’s widely supported call for disposable e-cigarettes to be outlawed at both national and European-wide level
No health or safety risk but Elf Bar recalls disposables with tanks too big for UK
21st February 2023 - News analysis |
The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has met Elf Bar to discuss action the company is taking after some of its disposables were found to have bigger tanks than are allowed in the UK
German committee to discuss a ban as Euro pressure grows on single-use vapes
14th February 2023 - News analysis |
Germany could end up lobbying for an EU-wide ban on disposable e-cigarettes if the government follows through on a Bavarian initiative which has rapidly gained support from other states
Latin America: the disposable e-cigarette market, September 2022
15th September 2022 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report provides insights and comparisons into the disposable e-cigarette sector in nine countries in Latin America – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela
