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Flavours
How the FDA’s assault on flavours, even menthol, could give real tobacco an edge
2nd February 2023 - Blogs |
Flavours continue to be the main target of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US when it comes to novel nicotine products, it seems – which could give heated tobacco an advantage over e-cigs
Indonesia makes long-awaited progress in its tobacco regulation revision plan
1st February 2023 - News analysis |
After years of political debate, Indonesia is finally making progress towards regulating e-cigarettes as well as heated tobacco products, which are regulated the same in the country
Reynolds prepares to appeal against US FDA denial of Vuse menthol PMTAs
31st January 2023 - News analysis |
RJ Reynolds Vapor Company plans to challenge the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s rejection of its Vuse menthol vape cartridges, joining a judicial fight that has had mixed results for other companies
Netherlands further tightens ban on all non-tobacco-flavoured e-cigarettes
30th January 2023 - News analysis |
The Netherlands, usually considered quite permissive with a relatively laissez-faire attitude, is employing stricter flavour bans in an attempt to curb youth vaping
Multnomah County sued over flavour ban…
30th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
US FDA denies two Vuse menthol e-cig products, cites public health standards
25th January 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration has denied the premarket tobacco product applications of two menthol e-cigarette products by RJ Reynolds Vapor Company, following the agency’s determination that these products do not meet public health standards
Bill introduced to ban flavoured tobacco and mislabelled e-liquid products…
24th January 2023 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
More US states seek bans on flavoured tobacco others call ‘nanny state policies’
20th January 2023 - News analysis |
The latest salvos in the US war on youth tobacco use come in the form of more bans on flavoured tobacco products, this time in states including Maine and Ohio
Bill aims to ban flavoured tobacco, regulate ads and labels…
20th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States, Vermont |
E-cigarette regulatory trends across the US, comparing geographical areas
19th January 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report analyses how each of the four geographical areas in the US regulate taxation, product restrictions, retail channel and youth access restrictions, and advertising, noting similarities and differences
Bill to ban flavoured product sales introduced…
16th January 2023 - Alerts | Indiana, North America, United States |
Bill banning sales of flavoured products introduced…
16th January 2023 - Alerts | New Mexico, North America, United States |
Tighter regulations and flavour ban impact Chinese vape companies
13th January 2023 - News analysis |
The number of companies involved in the Chinese vaping market may be far lower than previously thought, with some having left the market and others never having been active at all
Bill introduced to prohibit flavoured vape product sales…
13th January 2023 - Alerts | Connecticut, North America, United States |
City may take advantage of governor’s move on local flavour bans…
10th January 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Flavourings amendment comes into force…
10th January 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
A statewide flavour ban has been proposed…
9th January 2023 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |
Nothing certain except flavour bans and taxes – that was the e-cig year that was
30th December 2022 - News analysis |
Bans on flavours and taxes on vaping products dominated the e-cigarette news agenda in 2022. Both could be seen as responses to still rising concern about youth vaping
New Swiss laws to increase e-cig taxes, with disposables higher than reusables
23rd December 2022 - News analysis |
The Swiss Federal Council is currently preparing a preliminary draft to amend the Tobacco Products Act which is expected to be submitted to Parliament in the first half of 2023
South Portland approves flavour ban…
21st December 2022 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |
Westchester County bans flavoured tobacco products…
1st December 2022 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Reynolds takes California flavour ban to US Supreme Court…
30th November 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
List of acceptable e-liquid flavours published…
30th November 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
E-liquid flavours banned from 1st January by ministerial decree…
29th November 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Columbus City debates flavour ban…
25th November 2022 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Voters opt for state-wide flavours ban…
9th November 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Statewide flavour ban goes to the vote…
8th November 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
How US midterm election results could affect vaping and tobacco legislation
4th November 2022 - News analysis |
With the 8th November US midterm elections getting closer by the day, it looks like Republicans will seize control of Capitol Hill – overall good news for the tobacco and vaping industries
Talks of potential flavour ban in Columbus…
3rd November 2022 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Logic, or not? US FDA marketing denial of menthol vapes hailed as ‘a step forward’
2nd November 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s denial of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for a number of Logic menthol e-cigarette products has been welcomed by public health organisations as “a step forward”
FDA marketing denial orders against Logic suggest tough line on menthol
27th October 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) against several menthol-flavoured Logic e-cigarettes
Study links some e-cig flavours to heart problems…
26th October 2022 - Alerts | United States |
Flavoured tobacco products ban referendum is on the ballot…
21st October 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
US FDA targets disposable vaping companies with warnings and denials
10th October 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced additional steps against disposable vaping products that have quickly become the new favourite among youth vapers, giving Puff Bar and Hyde two weeks to respond
Consultation ends on plan to limit range of e-liquid flavours…
28th September 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Nic salts and flavour restrictions on CTP radar…
27th September 2022 - Alerts | North America, United 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
New Zealand anti-smoking group offers a less strident approach to vape flavours
15th September 2022 - Blogs |
It’s refreshing to encounter a campaigning health charity making a clear argument that retailers should be permitted to sell e-liquids in fruit and other sweet flavours, and not be limited to tobacco, mint and menthol
Anti-smoking group calls for more e-liquid flavours to be allowed…
14th September 2022 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Consultation period open for e-liquid flavour regulation…
9th September 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Gripum loses its bid to overturn FDA marketing denial…
31st August 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
US FDA warning on flavoured nicotine gummies brings out mixed responses
31st August 2022 - News analysis |
Vaping industry representatives have accused the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of “creating a fake panic” with a warning over illegal flavoured nicotine gummies
Why did Hawaii’s Democratic governor veto a bill to ban e-cigarette flavours?
23rd August 2022 - News analysis |
The Democratic governor of Hawaii appeared to take a step out of line with the US party’s common position when he vetoed a bill that would have introduced a ban on flavoured tobacco and vaping products
