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Altria has disclosed in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it is ending its non-compete agreement with Juul
Tobacco companies still have some work to do to meet commitments in offering reduced risk alternatives – and when they do, it’s often focused elsewhere than the vaping category
RLX Technology has reported a drop in its net revenue for the second quarter of 2022 while it transitions to comply with new regulatory requirements in China
Juul Labs is asking a judge to order the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release information related to its now-vacated denial of the company’s premarket tobacco application (PMTA), calling the withholding of material “part of a troubling pattern of decreasing transparency at the agency”
This report provides an updated view of the e-cigarette industry in Latin America, with key trends and future perspectives for each country, along with macroeconomic indicators across the region, an overview of the markets, and regulatory status of the main countries
Geekvape stands out as the most popular. This brand is the most widely mentioned by vape stores when asked about their three most popular brands. It is also the one with the highest number of products available online across the 20 most popular vape stores
Turning Point Brands has blamed the hostile regulatory environment for vapour products in the US for the lowering of its sales and revenue expectations for 2022
Uncertainty is mounting over the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process after the agency shifted its position on Juul Labs’ application, leading to searching questions
Altria is pessimistic about the future of Juul and its investment in the company but does not think the time has come to pull the plug just yet
British American Tobacco (BAT) enjoyed a 45% rise in revenue from its new products category in the first half of the year, with strong momentum shown by its Vuse e-cigarette range
Philip Morris International (PMI) will continue to support the sales and promotion of its Iqos Veev vapour product as part of its commitment to expanding its smoke-free product portfolio
This report offers a detailed overview of the Russian vape market, covering everything from market size and vaping population to e-liquids and hardware
No posts from e-cigarette companies concerning vaping – whether advertorial or informational – should appear on Instagram, and companies are responsible for policing relevant social media content posted by affiliated influencers, even if they did not know about or approve a specific post, UK authorities have said.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed its first premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) for a disposable e-cigarette, authorising two tobacco flavours of Njoy Daily
Most tobacco companies are keen to be seen supporting the concept of harm reduction, especially through reduced-risk products like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn and pouches. But how far is their support for the idea actually having an effect on their activities right now, as well as their future direction?
This report analyses whether US states are considering the different harm profiles of tobacco products (which can include e-cigarettes) when taxing them, in order to encourage consumption of lower-risk products
RLX Technology saw a drop of 28.5% in net revenue for the first quarter of 2022 and warns of future business impact from regulatory restrictions
RJ Reynolds has received a second round of authorisations for devices and cartridges from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Vuse vaping brand
The $16bn takeover of Swedish Match by Philip Morris International (PMI) suggests that PMI may be moving further away from vaping as part of its smoke-free portfolio and goals
This report analyses the current state of the Italian vaping market, how it differs from other leading European markets, and how it has changed over the past year
British American Tobacco (BAT) and its subsidiaries Nicoventures and House of Prince have sued the Danish government over legislation which came into force in 2021
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the Malaysia’s e-cig market, covering all areas from market size and vaping population to retail channels and form factors
The first report on the status of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) is expected today, 29th April, following an order from a federal judge
Chinese e-cigarette company Smoore has opened what it is calling the vaping industry’s first laboratory to test for extractable and leachable (E&L) substances
Philip Morris International (PMI) is continuing to support sales and promotion of its Iqos Veev vaping product, with further market roll-outs planned this year
Anti-tobacco campaigners are happy with the €100,000 fine levied against British American Tobacco (BAT) for illegally advertising its Vype vaping products (now called Vuse) in France
Some of the hardware brands that were carried most by online vape stores were Joyetech, Uwell and Smok, and Joyetech and Voopoo were the most popular brands
The company that makes the Myblu vaping pod has a 30-day window to challenge the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s denial of premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) for the device and flavoured refills
The FDA has authorised the marketing of several tobacco-flavoured e-cigarette products from Logic Technology Development, under the brands Logic Power and Logic Pro, but the agency also issued marketing denial orders for other products from the same company, owned by Japan Tobacco International
The legal challenges faced by the vaping industry in the US impacted Turning Point Brands’ vapour portfolio in 2021, with a significant drop in the last quarter’s net sales and gross profit
Altria Group says a judge has dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC)’s claim that its investment in Juul Labs violates anti-trust laws
Vuse and vapour were the primary driver of a 42.4% year-on-year increase in British American Tobacco (BAT)’s new category portfolio revenue, according to the company’s latest results
Vaping products have continued to take a share of the worldwide retail market away from smokable tobacco over the past three years, with sales of combustible cigarettes declining by 5% – but the rate of growth has slowed
South Korean smoking rates have fallen in the last decade due to smokeless tobacco alternatives and rising prices. Vape sales are level but impacted by heated tobacco
Imperial Brands registered a dip in revenues from its next generation products (NGP) portfolio but said it looks forward to expanding product trials in new countries and consolidating European and US markets
PMI is planning to submit a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the second half of next year for its new e-vapour device the Iqos Veev
“The importance of the FDA authorising a vaping product as ‘appropriate for the protection of public health’ should not be understated,” said Greg Conley, president of the American Vaping Association
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first marketing authorisations for e-cigarette products, following the rejection of millions of others. The authorisations cover RJ Reynolds’s Vuse Solo device and two 4.8% nicotine tobacco-flavoured pods
British American Tobacco (BAT) is engaging with national authorities in the Middle East to encourage adoption of tobacco harm reduction (THR) policies
Chinese e-cigarette manufacturer Geekvape has signed a deal with top French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the 2021-2022 season – a deal tied up in regulatory restrictions
British American Tobacco (BAT)’s revenue from its new category portfolio rose by 40.4% year-on-year to £883m in the first half of 2021, driven by the post-pandemic recovery of its vapour segment
The $40m agreement between Juul Labs and the US state of North Carolina marks an unexpected milestone for the manufacturer – one which could set a precedent for other outstanding claims
British American Tobacco (BAT) has upgraded its annual forecast with an expectation of strong growth in new categories in post-pandemic times and a planned further rollout of its tobacco-alternatives portfolio
A trial started this week at the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Altria’s investment in Juul, with the government agency accusing the tobacco giant of illegally pulling out of the e-cigarette market
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