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Maryland first US state to ban disposable flavoured e-cigs
15th February 2020 - News analysis |
In a regulatory decision not yet seen in other states, Maryland is to become the first state to ban the sale of disposable flavoured e-cigarette devices
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Oregon trail leads to another attempt to impose a blanket ban on flavours
9th February 2020 - News analysis |
A leading Oregon senator and vocal opponent of vaping has introduced a bill to ban flavoured nicotine vaping products in the state, with the support of the state attorney general
US state legislatures sign up to join the assault on non-tobacco flavours
5th February 2020 - News analysis |
State legislatures across the US have begun new sessions, with e-cigarettes high on the agenda and a number of proposed bills to prohibit the sale of most flavoured vaping products
Q&A: US FDA enforcement on certain flavoured e-liquid products
3rd February 2020 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
The US FDA has recently implemented enforcement on (some) flavoured-e-liquid products, but what does this actually mean? This report provides answers to some of the important questions
New Jersey legislature passes ban on sales of flavoured e-cigarettes
21st January 2020 - News analysis |
The New Jersey Senate and State Assembly have both approved proposals to ban the sale of flavoured vapour products across the state and stiffen penalties for sales to minors
Juul removes flavours from Canadian market ‘to earn public trust’
16th January 2020 - News analysis |
Juul Labs has halted production of most of its flavoured vaping pods in Canada in anticipation of imminent plans by federal authorities to enact stricter regulations on vaping products
Judge rules Cuomo overstepped the mark in trying to ban flavours
15th January 2020 - News analysis |
A New York State Supreme Court judge has blocked the emergency regulation banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes announced last September by governor Andrew Cuomo
California proposes bill to ban all flavoured e-cigs, including menthol
10th January 2020 - News analysis |
Californian lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state legislature that would ban the sale of all flavoured tobacco products, including those containing menthol
FDA’s new clampdown on flavoured cartridges fails to satisfy either side
6th January 2020 - News analysis |
The US FDA’s new policy of removing most e-cigarette cartridge flavours from the market has been greeted by scepticism and criticism from both the vaping industry and anti-tobacco groups
FDA will remove most cartridge flavours from US market
2nd January 2020 - News analysis |
E-liquid cartridges with flavours other than tobacco or menthol are to be excluded from the US market at the end of this month, the FDA says, while advertising and marketing will come under scrutiny too
New twist in Finnish debate over legality of ‘baking’ flavours
27th December 2019 - News analysis |
A leading Finnish retailer of vaping products is asking customers who buy flavouring liquids to sign a form stating that they are not buying them for use with e-cigarettes
New York State renews emergency flavour ban it can’t legally enforce
24th December 2019 - News analysis |
New York State health officials have voted to renew governor Andrew Cuomo’s temporary ban on flavoured e-cigarette products for another 90 days – but the law won’t allow them to enforce it
Vaping restrictions in and around Los Angeles and San Francisco metros
23rd December 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report focuses on two of California’s biggest cities – Los Angeles and San Francisco – and their vaping prohibitions and flavour bans. Local governments have decided to react to the “vaping crisis” and have adopted some of the toughest regulations in the country
Denmark plans flavour ban and plain packaging scheme for e-cigarettes
18th December 2019 - News analysis |
The Danish Ministry of Health has put forward a plan for a flavour ban as well as sale, advertising and packaging restrictions to tackle the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes by minors
Toronto city health board calls for flavour ban and sales restrictions
12th December 2019 - News analysis |
Tough new rules on vaping could be coming to Canada’s largest city after the Toronto Board of Health voted to recommend new sales and advertising restrictions and taxes on e-cig products
Dutch market has 20,000 e-liquids; officials call for neutral flavours only
2nd December 2019 - News analysis |
A recent study by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment has revealed that the Netherlands has an enormous amount of e-liquids and flavours to choose from, prompting futher calls for restrictions
New York City council votes to ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes
27th November 2019 - News analysis |
The largest city in the US is set to join the hundreds of smaller municipalities across the nation that have passed restrictions on the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes
Massachusetts flavour ban to become a permanent fixture in state law
26th November 2019 - News analysis |
Massachusetts is set to become very soon the first state in the US to ban flavoured e-cigarettes by law after both chambers adopted a new bill that also sets an excise tax on e-cigs
Trump warns of black market if flavour ban is adopted; backs minimum age of 21
23rd November 2019 - News analysis |
President Trump has softened his position on a possible US flavour ban, and also endorsed a national minimum vaping age of 21
British Columbia to implement 20% vaping tax; considering flavour ban
15th November 2019 - News analysis |
Canadian province British Columbia has announced a ten-point plan that introduces some of the toughest regulations in the country on e-cigarettes, including a tax increase and ad restrictions
An overview of e-cigarette bans and flavour restrictions in major US cities
13th November 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report provides information on the current status of local bans and restrictions on e-cigarettes and e-cig flavours in the 21 largest cities in the US
Industry is kept waiting for Trump’s ‘very important decision’ on flavours
12th November 2019 - News analysis |
The US vaping industry is biting its nails awaiting the Trump administration’s next steps after a delay in publication of the new guidance on flavoured e-cigarettes
Juul halts sale of mint pods ahead of new FDA guidance on flavours
8th November 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs is halting sales of its mint flavour after the publication of a survey by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that shows an increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students.
Major Korean c-store chains take flavoured e-cigs off the shelves
7th November 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Four major convenience store chains in South Korea are to suspend sales of some flavoured e-cigarettes after the government announced it is carrying out an assessment of possible health effects
Court halts Utah flavour ban, while Michigan governor files appeal
30th October 2019 - News analysis |
The wave of executive actions against vaping across US states continues to be followed by a wave of judicial actions to stop it, with Michigan, Rhode Island and Utah the latest states embroiled in litigation
White House reviewing new FDA guidance on flavoured e-cigs
29th October 2019 - News analysis |
The White House has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s final version of its guideline on flavoured e-cigarettes currently on sale without premarket authorisation
Judge halts Montana ban on flavoured e-cigs, Massachusetts told to try again
22nd October 2019 - News analysis |
A judge in Montana has temporarily halted the state’s emergency ban on flavoured e-cigarettes – while in Massachusetts the state has been ordered to rewrite the terms of its prohibition order
Now Oregon flavours ban is put on hold by court as lung cases hit 1479
21st October 2019 - News analysis |
The Oregon Court of Appeals has temporarily barred governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority from enforcing a prohibition on flavoured nicotine vapour products
Governor to appeal after court halts Michigan’s ban on flavoured e-cigs
17th October 2019 - News analysis |
The ban on flavoured nicotine e-cigarettes in Michigan has been put on hold after a judge issued an injunction barring governor Gretchen Whitmer from enforcing the prohibition until further notice
Arizona governor opposes flavour bans, backs campaign against kids’ use
15th October 2019 - News analysis |
Arizona governor Doug Ducey is holding out against the national trend towards banning flavoured vaping products, but backing a hard-hitting anti-vape campaign aimed at children
Individual US state executive actions against flavoured vaping products
11th October 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
With fear running high over the US outbreak of vaping-related lung illness, a number of states have leapt ahead of promised federal action to clamp down themselves on flavoured e-cigarette products
Montana bans flavoured e-liquids as lung injury cases approach 1300
11th October 2019 - News analysis |
Flavoured vaping products, including those containing CBD and THC, are to be banned in Montana under a 120-day emergency rule from 22nd October
Oregon includes nicotine and THC in emergency ban on e-cig flavours
7th October 2019 - News analysis |
Oregon governor Kate Brown has issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of all flavoured vaping products in the state, “including those containing nicotine or THC”
New York expands flavours ban to menthol; Washington to follow
30th September 2019 - News analysis |
Governor Andrew Cuomo has accepted the recommendation of New York State’s health authorities to extend the recently announced ban on e-cigarette flavours to menthol
Sharpless: ‘PMTA policy doesn’t mean flavoured e-cigs can never be sold’
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Acting US FDA commissioner Ned Sharpless told a House hearing there would be no blanket e-cigarette flavour ban in response to the country’s outbreak of lung illness
Two more US state governors issue e-liquid prohibitions by decree
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have joined the list of US states that have banned sales of e-liquids since the lung illness outbreak that was declared at the end of August
New York joins the prohibition on flavours by order of the governor
18th September 2019 - News analysis |
New York state has adopted an emergency regulation banning the the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes immediately, following governor Andrew Cuomo’s request
How ‘health emergency’ rules allowed state governor to ban e-cig flavours
17th September 2019 - News analysis |
How can Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer justify her “emergency rules” action against flavoured e-cigarettes? ECigIntelligence has obtained a copy of the regulations that explain it
Research says flavours motivate vaping – and kids like fruit
17th September 2019 - News analysis |
In the midst of US president Donald Trump’s declared crackdown on flavoured e-cigarettes, new research finds flavours have a strong appeal to vapers and play a part in initiating e-cig use
Trump declares flavours ‘off the market’ until approved by FDA
12th September 2019 - News analysis |
US president Donald Trump has announced that his administration is preparing new market restrictions on flavoured e-cigarettes
Michigan flavour ban stokes mixed feelings
9th September 2019 - News analysis |
Since Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer used her executive authority as governor to ban flavoured e-cigarettes, the public health community has applauded her actions.
Michigan becomes first US state to ban sales of flavoured e-cigs
4th September 2019 - News analysis |
Michigan state governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a “unilateral decision” to prohibit the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes, making it the first US state to implement such a ban
Bill in US Congress to ban flavours and online sales, raise age limit to 21
24th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill has been proposed in the US Congress that would raise the minimum purchasing age for vapour products to 21 throughout the country, prohibit online e-cig sales, and ban flavours, including menthol
British Columbia considers banning flavours, restricting e-cig sales
17th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Canadian province of British Columbia is considering a ban on e-liquid flavours, and restricting e-cig sales to adult-only tobacco stores, vape stores and approved pharmacies
‘FDA flavour restrictions could devastate industry’, trade body warns
15th March 2019 - News analysis |
As much as 90% of the US e-cigarette market could be forced out of business by the FDA’s restrictions on flavours in e-liquids, according to an industry insider
Israel adopts plain packaging and ad restrictions, prepares flavour ban
8th January 2019 - News analysis |
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law requiring plain packaging for e-cigarettes. It will also bring in new restrictions on the advertising and marketing, equating e-cigs with combustible tobacco
Q&A on the FDA’s flavour ban announcement
21st December 2018 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
US FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement in November outlining the agency’s new policy to prevent youth accessing flavoured tobacco products – but what did it really mean, and what will it add up to in practice?
As British as roast beef – UK reveals its dream vaping flavours
7th May 2018 - Marketing & retailing |
In another media coup for British American Tobacco (BAT) and its subsidiary VIP, a light-hearted survey of vaper flavour wish lists has been making the news rounds. And it turns out Brits just love their roast dinners
Europe may demand new warning labels on lemon fragrance citral
9th January 2018 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
Citral, a plant-derived chemical fragrance sometimes used in e-cigarette flavours, may be reclassified at European level, requiring a new warning label on products that use it
