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Policy and Politics
Will post-Brexit U-turn mean the end of UK plan to ditch EU vaping regulations?
16th May 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government’s plan to review or revoke thousands of pieces of legislation that originated from EU law by the end of the year is itself now under review
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th-12th May
16th May 2023 - 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
Would it be healthier for regulators to work with the industry, not against it?
15th May 2023 - Blogs |
The World Health Organization (WHO) insists on keeping the tobacco industry and tobacco regulators as far apart as possible, for sound historical reasons. But is it time this policy was reconsidered?
Debate continues as Australia outlines landmark vaping reforms, including bans
12th May 2023 - News analysis |
Australia has announced that it will take measures to further restrict e-cigarette access as part of its commitment to reducing smoking and vaping rates and their harm to young people
Analysis and trends of Tamarind Intelligence’s Policy Radar, April 2023
12th May 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the global regulatory trends that follow the data set out in the Policy Radar in order to unveil, to a limited extent, the direction of the discussions that may dominate the tenth session of the Conference of Parties of the WHO FCTC
Opposition calls for total ban on vape sales…
11th May 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Follow the Swedish model to cut smoking rates, Italian tells fellow EU lawmakers
10th May 2023 - News analysis |
The best way to reduce smoking rates is by encouraging smokers to switch to new, reduced-risk categories, according to Italian MEP Aldo Patriciello, who recommends the Swedish approach
Senate must revisit bill to treat vaping products like tobacco…
9th May 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st-5th May
9th May 2023 - 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
Government has no plans to raise e-cig purchasing age…
4th May 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Talks on waste collection of disposables coming ‘later this year’…
4th May 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Australian government ready to get tougher still on tobacco e-cigarettes
4th May 2023 - Blogs |
Health minister Mark Butler wasn’t mincing his words. “Australia needs to reclaim its position as a world leader on tobacco control,” he said as he announced a plan to toughen up… on e-cigarettes
No following Australia’s get-tough lead on e-cigs any time soon…
3rd May 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th-28th April
3rd May 2023 - 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
Government plans further major crackdown on vaping products…
3rd May 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Bill to regulate e-cigarettes has cross-party support…
2nd May 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Dominican Republic |
Next TPD ‘should differentiate between smoking and less dangerous alternatives’
1st May 2023 - News analysis |
While most European Parliament members (MEPs) are likely to take a conservative approach to the revision of tobacco regulations, some are more open to acknowledging a positive role for alternatives such as e-cigarettes
Plain packaging and vaping restrictions on the table in South African tobacco bill
27th April 2023 - News analysis |
South Africa’s upcoming Tobacco Control Bill could finally bring the country’s regulations into line with World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) guidelines
US Center for Tobacco Products faces House probe over ‘regulatory failure’
26th April 2023 - News analysis |
A US House of Representatives committee has launched an investigation into the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) for alleged failure to effectively regulate nicotine products
Tamarind Intelligence Policy Radar trial
26th April 2023 - Resources , Trial versions |
Discover the Tamarind Intelligence policy radar, providing detailed analyses and comparisons of the current regulatory frameworks and five-year forecasts for a broad selection of leading vape and novel tobacco markets globally
Stricter rules on e-cigs are likely, but will damage anti-smoking efforts, says MEP
25th April 2023 - News analysis |
Czech MEP Radka Maxová says it is impossible to predict the final outcome of the EU debate on revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), but “the trend in EU legislation is clear: abolitionism” …
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th-21st April
25th April 2023 - 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
Good COP, bad COP? What to look out for in Panama – and what not to expect
25th April 2023 - Blogs |
Tobacco control’s catchiest acronym is back later this year, with the next WHO FCTC COP (World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties) due to be held in Panama in November
Deputy PM wants e-cig tax to change…
19th April 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Nationals call for an end to Australia’s prescription-only rule for e-cig sales
18th April 2023 - News analysis |
Australia’s National Party says shops should be able to sell nicotine-containing e-cigarettes without prescription to counter the continuing rise in youth vaping
UK launches national ‘swap-to-stop’ scheme for smokers to switch to vapes
14th April 2023 - News analysis |
Up to 1m UK smokers could be given vouchers to purchase their own preferred vaping products under a new national initiative that is being called a world first
Malaysia’s vape traders welcome coming taxation as legitimising their business
13th April 2023 - News analysis |
A new excise duty on vaping products has been hailed as a massive positive for the industry by members of the Malaysian vape sector, who see it as confirming the legality of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes
Ex-minister leads latest bid to legalise and regulate e-cigarettes in Argentina
11th April 2023 - News analysis |
A bill to legalise and regulate the sale, marketing and consumption of e-cigarettes in Argentina has been put forward by a former government minister
Analysis of US nonprofit organisations’ influence on the tobacco/vaping industry
5th April 2023 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the influence of some of the major public organisations that work to influence policy on tobacco and vaping in the US
Proposed UK ban on disposable vapes appears to be headed for the bin
28th March 2023 - News analysis |
Political support for a proposed bill to ban disposable vaping devices in the UK appears to be waning
No evidence of young people moving from vape to tobacco…
24th March 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Nationals call for e-cig prescription scheme to be scrapped…
23rd March 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Government ‘concerned’ about growth of disposables…
23rd March 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
E-cigs, including disposables, continue to avoid UK tax as tobacco rates are raised
21st March 2023 - News analysis |
UK smokers are facing a hike in the price of tobacco following last week’s Spring Budget – but no tax on vaping products was announced, leaving them much more affordable than other alternatives
‘Smokefree 2030’ – government promises proposals soon…
21st March 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Malaysia’s e-cig sellers looking forward to the prospect of legality and taxation
21st March 2023 - News analysis |
The Malaysian government looks set to impose a lower rate of excise duty than previously proposed on nicotine vaping products as it embarks on a plan to provide the e-cigarette industry with much-needed regulation
Schumer tells FDA to take strong action against ‘kid-friendly’ Elf Bar…
21st March 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
