LATEST ALERTS
US regulatory live alerts monthly round-up, March
1st April 2025 - Alerts , Live alerts US |
All the stories from the ECigIntelligence daily US regulatory live alerts in one user-friendly database, updated every month
Nicotine
Ukraine raises excise taxes on tobacco products, and that includes e-liquids
31st March 2025 - News analysis |
Excise taxes in Ukraine on cigarettes and tobacco products, which could also include e-liquids, have been raised by nearly 25%, effective 25th March
Polish government prepares to unveil bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes in Q3 2025
27th March 2025 - News analysis |
As part of its efforts to cut alternative tobacco product sales in Poland, the country’s Ministry of Health is advancing plans to ban nicotine-containing and nicotine-free single-use vapes
Consumer agency finds disposables not in compliance with law…
27th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
US FDA tells success story of public health campaign preventing youth e-cig uptake
20th March 2025 - Blogs , News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently highlighted the success of its Real Cost public health campaign in preventing youth e-cigarette uptake with the first study to consider the campaign’s impact on e-cigs specifically
Bill on retail licence for alternative nicotine products goes to governor…
18th March 2025 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
Kent study finds 10% of schoolkids vape and don’t want to quit…
18th March 2025 - Alerts | England, Europe, United Kingdom |
Panama: e-cigarette regulation, March 2025.
14th March 2025 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Panama, covering all policy areas from market access and advertising to taxation and packaging restrictions
Bill passes that would create directories to regulate sales of ENDS and cigarettes…
7th March 2025 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |
Fighting illicit vape trade helps narrow federal excise tax deficit…
7th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Nominee to head FDA speaks on enforcement of illegal vapes…
7th March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
New York’s vape company case goes above and beyond what the state has to prove
6th March 2025 - Blogs , News analysis |
The state of New York appears to have plenty of evidence against the vaping-related companies it has targeted in its lawsuit, so why would it include questionable accusations?
New York state takes e-cig companies to court over illegal sales of flavoured vapes
5th March 2025 - News analysis |
New York prosecutors have launched what they are calling a “landmark” case against the illegal sale of flavoured vaping products in the US state
Ireland: e-cigarette regulation, March 2025
5th March 2025 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Ireland, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and market access
Nicotine strength tracker
20th February 2025 - Nicotine tracker , Product feature trackers |
Explore the most significant nicotine strengths, categories and formats offered by leading brands and top websites in some of the world’s leading e-cigarette markets by navigating our interactive and user-friendly visualisation
Bill introducing new nicotine definition and tax rates is introduced…
10th February 2025 - Alerts | Illinois, North America, United States |
Nicotine analogue bill is introduced…
5th February 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Bill raising taxes and expanding tobacco product definition introduced…
5th February 2025 - Alerts | North America, South Dakota, United States |
Moldova: e-cigarette regulation, February 2025
5th February 2025 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for e-cigs in Moldova, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to sales channels and product restrictions
House bill banning flavoured nicotine products passes health committee…
3rd February 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
South African e-cig companies on youth vaping concerns vs adult harm reduction
3rd February 2025 - News analysis |
Vaping companies face ethical and legal challenges as they navigate an increasingly complex market and attempt to grow market share without attracting accusations that they are exacerbating the youth vaping epidemic
US health secretary hearings: what could happen to vape industry under Kennedy
31st January 2025 - News analysis |
The first fiery hearing for the confirmation of Robert F Kennedy Jr. as US secretary of health and human services went on with plenty of fireworks but little of substance for the nicotine alternatives industry
Press secretary says OMB memo rescinded, not federal funding freeze…
30th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Federal financial assitance freeze could affect nicotine alternatives sector…
29th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Does the plan to cap nicotine in cigarettes reveal cracks in US public health policy?
23rd January 2025 - Blogs , News analysis |
In something of a disconnect in US public health policy, the proposal for a rule to limit the nicotine content for most combustible tobacco products represents a major change from years of prior decisions
Germany’s 2025 elections: CDU favoured to lead with moderate e-cigarette stance
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
Germany’s federal election on 23rd February places e-cigarette regulation at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU
US FDA nicotine cap proposal: a plus for health and alternative nicotine products
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects its new proposal for a very low nicotine cap on conventional cigarettes to be a net positive for alternative nicotine products
Polish draft bill aims to ban e-cig sales to minors and tighten market restrictions
20th January 2025 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Health has submitted a draft bill to the Council of Ministers aiming to ban the sale of all types of e-cigarettes and e-liquids to under-18s
US FDA’s plan to cap nicotine in cigarettes approaches finalisation but faces hurdles
15th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to slash nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products has cleared White House review, although it is still far from certain that the rule will come into force
FDA issues proposed rule reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Bill introduced to include ‘nicotine analogues’ in law definitions…
13th January 2025 - Alerts | Nebraska, North America, United States |
What to expect in e-cigs in 2025: is this the end for flavours and disposables?
10th January 2025 - News analysis |
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a significant one for vaping. ECigIntelligence predicts several long-anticipated policy developments will start to emerge as regulators attempt to catch up to the rapidly evolving vaping market
Montenegro: e-cigarette regulation, January 2025
10th January 2025 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Montenegro for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas
Bill introduced that would ban flavoured nicotine products…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |
Nicotine-containing e-liquid taxes nearly tripled…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |
Could Belgium and France steer Europe towards stricter disposables regulations?
9th January 2025 - Blogs , News analysis |
As 2025 unfolds, the European Union finds itself at the centre of an intensifying debate over the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes, and actions taken by countries like Belgium and France highlight a growing momentum towards stricter regulation
How did we do? ECigIntelligence’s predictions for 2024 under review
31st December 2024 - News analysis |
We look back at predictions ECigIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the e-cigarette sector throughout the year
Mexican constitution to prohibit e-cigs, grouping them with opioid fentanyl
27th December 2024 - News analysis |
Mexico has become the first country to enshrine a ban on vapes, e-cigarettes and similar devices in its constitution, aiming to safeguard public health at an unprecedented legal level
House busy with motions, including a birthdate ban on sales of nicotine products…
19th December 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Does a youth vaping epidemic exist in the US, and if so, is it really such a bad thing?
12th December 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
A new study sheds some welcome and thought-provoking light on US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, which ought to encourage a more positive view of vaping
Kuwait: e-cigarette regulation, December 2024
5th December 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes and related products in Kuwait, covering all policy areas, including labelling requirements and age, sales, public use and advertising restrictions
