LATEST ALERTS
Marketing and Retailing
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 |
Ministry of Health updates notified products list…
4th September 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
With fewer smokers and new vapers, what’s next for nicotine alternatives?
3rd September 2024 - News analysis |
It’s beginning to look like the well of smokers who have not tried vaping is running dry, and this has dramatic implications for the sector, its approach and the way others will interact with it
Minimum age for certain restrictions on e-cig sales to increase…
2nd 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 |
Do rapidly climbing nicotine pouch sales represent a threat to the UK vape market?
30th August 2024 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouch sales have been growing dramatically, fuelled by celebrity marketing activity. However, it appears little of that growth is due to cannibalising sales from vaping
Retail licence requirements may not help to curb youth vaping, US study finds
29th August 2024 - News analysis |
Laws requiring retailers to obtain licences in order to be able to sell e-cigarette products over the counter may not be helping curb youth vaping rates in the US, according to a recent survey
Tighter regulations, under-18s ban and new taxes on e-cigs start 1st October…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Elf Bar maker wins appeal to challenge US sales ban in ongoing trademark dispute
27th August 2024 - News analysis |
A US appeals court ruled that Shenzhen Weiboli Technology, the maker of the Elf Bar vape, can challenge a court-imposed order banning the firm from selling its products under the “Elf” trademark in the US
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
Surprise West Coast appeal in Middle East of cannabinoid brand’s new nicotine vape
14th August 2024 - News analysis |
Executives were taken aback by the enthusiasm vendors showed for a nicotine vape brand in Dubai with a US West Coast theme, even though it involves a product that the UAE only recently legalised
E-cig regulation bill revived by Parliament…
14th August 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Bill introduced to ban sale and advertising of e-cigs…
12th August 2024 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
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
A different kind of partnership between vaping company and cannabinoid brand
9th August 2024 - News analysis |
Vaping company Ispire has signed a 30-year global licensing agreement with Hidden Hills Club, a cannabinoid operation with wider lifestyle ambitions that will lead to the creation of Hidden Hills branded nicotine vaping products
Philippines: the e-cigarette market, August 2024
9th August 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report describes the market evolution in the Philippines from late 2022 to mid-2024 and provides an analysis of market trends, the impact of regulations on the market and the future outlook for the country’s vaping industry
Senate committee to vote on e-cig regulation on 20th August…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
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
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
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
Philippines: market snapshot, July 2024
24th July 2024 - Market reports , Market Snapshots |
This market snapshot for the Philippines 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
Online e-cig pricing: Netherlands
17th July 2024 - Pricing snapshots |
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for the Dutch e-cigarette market is full of data on Dutch e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
Online e-cig pricing: South Korea
17th July 2024 - Pricing snapshots |
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for South Korea’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
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
Hardware design and function looks set to become next regulatory battleground
11th July 2024 - News analysis |
Expect to see pressure increase in one of the few largely unregulated areas of vaping: hardware design and performance. Some serious proposals are already passing through various legislatures
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
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
Potential impact of UK, French elections on the tobacco alternatives industry
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
The outcomes of the recent general elections in the UK and France could significantly affect the future of the tobacco alternatives industry in both countries
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
Vaud bans e-cig sales to under-18s and vaping in public places…
9th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
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
