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Amendment to Costa Rica e-cigarette law aims to bring in much stricter regulation
5th November 2024 - News analysis |
Costa Rica is advancing legislation aimed at strengthening its regulatory framework for the vaping industry, with a new amendment that will comprehensively replace the existing law
Pakistan: the e-cigarette market, November 2024
4th November 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report explores the e-cigarette market in Pakistan, covering areas such as regulation, market size, retail channels, e-liquids and more
Belgium: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
30th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Belgium for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation
Cyprus: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
29th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Cyprus, covering all policy areas
Belgian supermarkets contest ban on vape sales affecting stores of 400 sq m+
25th October 2024 - News analysis |
A rule banning grocery stores of 400 sq m+ from selling tobacco products, tobacco-related products and e-cigs has been called arbitrary and without justification on public health grounds in a recent court challenge
Absence of harm-reduction differentiation in tobacco bill questioned…
25th October 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Big Tobacco’s brand-building recipe: what’s the missing ingredient for vapes?
24th October 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
November will mark ten years since Iqos was launched in Japan. And as the third-quarter results of Philip Morris International show, the last ten years have been quite the story in the product’s global brand-building
Trump plans to save vaping in the US, but should the industry trust him?
22nd October 2024 - News analysis |
Donald Trump has promised to save vaping in the US, but will policy follow rhetoric if he wins the election and what will tying e-cig regulation to his candidacy mean if he loses?
Italy bans nicotine e-liquid online sales as part of effort to protect consumer health
22nd October 2024 - News analysis |
In a significant step to restrict the online sale of nicotine products, Italy has banned online sales of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, indicating a shift towards stricter regulations
Bill introduced to extend certain restrictions to devices also…
21st October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
FDA adds new manufacturer to import red list…
21st October 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Appeals court ruling invalidates law on child-appealing packaging…
18th October 2024 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
Switzerland: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
18th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place in Switzerland for vaping products, covering all policy areas and possible future regulation
FDA and NIH urge innovation in smoking cessation and more research on e-cigs
17th October 2024 - News analysis |
Improved smoking cessation treatments and more research on e-cigarettes are urgently needed, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
United Kingdom: market snapshot, October 2024
16th October 2024 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for the United Kingdom covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
Denmark: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
11th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in Denmark, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
Bill to impose e-cig restrictions and flavour ban heads to Assembly…
11th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
FDA issues warning letters for unapproved e-liquid products…
9th October 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Puff Bar sued for false advertising…
8th October 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Albania: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
8th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Albania for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and labelling rules
Malaysian vape groups mostly favour new tobacco law, want guidance, lower cost
7th October 2024 - News analysis |
Malaysian e-cigarette groups and health associations welcomed the enactment this month of a new tobacco law that includes vape liquids and devices, but they expressed concern about the lack of clarity on some aspects
Taiwan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The manufacture, import and sale of e-cigarettes and their components are banned in Taiwan. This report provides an overview of all national and regional regulation
Azerbaijan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Azerbaijan, covering all areas from notification and taxation to advertising, labelling and sanctions
Monthly regulatory podcast: October
3rd October 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
The ECigIntelligence monthly regulatory podcast provides insight and analysis on the major regulatory developments of the previous month affecting the sector
New e-cig restrictions and tax come into force today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
France: e-cigarette regulation, September 2024
30th September 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
Extension for submissions on amendments to smoke-free law…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Participants at Anti-Tobacco Youth Convention propose e-cig ban…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Youth anti-vaping action plan to be presented early next year…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Indonesia’s draft plan to regulate e-cig packaging triggers industry backlash
25th September 2024 - News analysis |
After years of pledging to regulate e-cigarettes and tobacco products, Indonesia has finally taken decisive action. However, a move to tighten regulations on packaging has raised concerns among industry stakeholders
Egypt: market snapshot, September 2024
25th September 2024 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for Egypt covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
Council of States approves partial revision of Tobacco Products Act…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Irish government targets flavoured and disposable vapes in sweeping crackdown
12th September 2024 - News analysis |
The Irish government is pressing ahead with a controversial crackdown on vaping. Health minister Stephen Donnelly has secured Cabinet approval to draft legislation banning flavoured and disposable vapes
