LATEST ALERTS
Enforcement
Sales of five vape brands halted over fiscal marking violations…
9th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Dutch vapers are bypassing the bans on flavours and online sales, survey finds
5th September 2024 - News analysis |
The bans outlawing online sales and flavours in vaping products in the Netherlands have proved ineffective, as most vapers in the country circumvent them by purchasing flavoured products abroad, a survey found
FDA issues warning letters over marketing authorisations…
4th September 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Kenya proposes three-year jail sentence for the promotion of nicotine products
2nd September 2024 - News analysis |
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering public health and tightening regulations on the tobacco industry, the Kenyan parliament is proposing three-year jail terms for individuals promoting nicotine products, including pouches and vapes
Attorney general asks retailers to stop selling illegal e-cigs…
2nd September 2024 - Alerts | Minnesota, North America, United States |
South Australian bill seeks high penalties for illicit supply or sale of vaping products…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
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
Confiscation of non-compliant tobacco packages down by more than 2m over 2023…
22nd August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Flavoured vapes may soon be banned in Czech Republic to curb e-cig popularity
21st August 2024 - News analysis |
The Czech government may soon ban flavoured vapes by implementing a decree on e-cigarettes, in a move harshly criticised by the nicotine sector as counterproductive for both the country’s economy and the industry
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
NVWA seeks public support to crack down on illegal flavoured vapes…
20th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: August
12th August 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
Inspection of 45 single-use vapes results in removal of 39 from market…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
FDA sends retailers warning letters about unauthorised disposables…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Altria tripled Njoy’s footprint in Q2 and secured premium positioning at retail
31st July 2024 - News analysis |
Altria reported encouraging results for its e-cigarette brand Njoy, as well as rapid expansion of in-store distribution in the second quarter of 2024. It said it strengthened Njoy’s supply chain and tripled its footprint
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July
30th July 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
Kazakhstan: e-cigarette regulation, July 2024
29th July 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report outlines the current regulatory framework in place in Kazakhstan for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from notification and labelling requirements to advertising, taxation and public use
Minnesota takes Big Tobacco to court for millions the US state claims it is owed
29th July 2024 - News analysis |
Tobacco companies are trying to get out of obligations to pay agreed settlements over illicit marketing practices, officials in Minnesota allege, and the state is taking companies to court over attempts to minimise payments
Vape retailer issues warning about rule-bending product…
29th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Southeast Asia regulatory round-up, July 2024
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
Expect a flurry of regulations on vaping and other alternative nicotine products in Southeast Asia over the second half of 2024. Multiple countries have promised to introduce the first-ever regulations for e-cigarettes
Ajman Police launch “Your Life is Purer Without Smoking” initiative…
26th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July
25th July 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
DTI issues order suspending online sales of e-cigs…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
FDA and DOJ collaboration against the influx of illegal e-cigarettes into the US
19th July 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report looks at the US federal multi-agency task force to curb the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes, examines options companies have, and summarises the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on illicit e-cigs
UK generational ban on the purchase of smoking products is back on the cards
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Labour government used the king’s speech to announce it plans to introduce a Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is effectively a revival of the previous Conservative proposal
Health minister appointee could influence tobacco alternatives policies…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Guatemala |
Court orders injunction against products not FDA-authorised…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States, West Virginia |
Reasons still no clearer in wake of FDA approval of Njoy menthol e-cig products
16th July 2024 - News analysis |
Following the unexpected approval of Njoy’s menthol e-cigarette products, it is no clearer whether the decision by the US Food and Drug Administration was down to science or politics
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th July
16th July 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
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
AG files complaints against businesses to fight illegal vape devices in the state…
11th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Bill filed to amend Vape Law to ban HHC e-cigs…
11th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
China: e-cigarette regulation, July 2024
11th July 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in China for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and import/export
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
Bangladesh: e-cigarette regulation, July 2024
10th July 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Bangladesh for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from notification and advertising to taxation and labelling requirements
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th July
9th July 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
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
