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Much awaited tobacco legislation review is published…
28th March 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Trouble in paradise: accusations fly in Hawaiian battle over flavour ban plan
28th March 2022 - Blogs |
There’s some dissension in the state of Hawaii, with some fairly heavy accusations flying around in the public debate over a proposed bill to ban e-cigarette flavours
Market report: the vape market in the Czech Republic
24th March 2022 - Country market reports , Market reports |
The Czech Republic, which incorporated the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into its domestic legal system in 2017, presents a developed vape market that is projected to grow in the future due to increased interest, new products entering the market and overall affordability
MP urges tougher anti-tobacco legislation…
23rd March 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Regulatory report: Hungary, March 2022
22nd March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Hungary
Regulatory report: Kyrgyzstan, March 2022
18th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Kyrgyzstan introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2021, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022
Vape advocates say Brexit provides UK with an opportunity it hasn’t yet taken
18th March 2022 - News analysis |
Industry insiders have suggested the UK government should raise the nicotine limit for e-cigarettes, promote vaping, and legalise snus as part of the country’s post-Brexit regulatory reforms
Denmark aims to lead Europe towards its own ‘nicotine-free generation 2010+’
16th March 2022 - News analysis |
Denmark could become the first country in Europe to impose a generational limit on access to tobacco and nicotine products
Flavour bill amendments dubbed ‘poison pills’…
15th March 2022 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
Regulatory report: Costa Rica, March 2022
15th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Costa Rica
US Congress passes omnibus bill, putting synthetic nicotine under FDA jurisdiction
14th March 2022 - News analysis |
Synthetic nicotine vaping products will likely require the same authorisations as those made with tobacco-derived nicotine – leading to a massive shake-up of the US vaping market – after Congress passed its omnibus spending bill
Regulatory report: Colombia, March 2022
12th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Colombia has no restrictions on the sale and use of e-cigarettes, and no taxation. Two proposals to regulate e-cigarettes are being considered by the Chamber of Representatives
Regulatory report: Paraguay, March 2022
11th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarettes were regulated the same way as all tobacco products in 2015. Specific rules for e-cigarettes were introduced in 2019. Vaping is prohibited in public places. Excise duty is 20%
UK urged by associations and public health officials to cut vaping VAT
11th March 2022 - News analysis |
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the UK government to cut value-added tax (VAT) on vaping products as part of a plan to help smokers quit
FDA and CDC report findings on youth tobacco use…
11th March 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Bantam Vape gets USPS exception…
8th March 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Regulatory report: Croatia, March 2022
2nd March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place for e-cigarettes in Croatia, covering aspects such as taxation, labelling and packaging, public usage and more
Regulatory report: Argentina, March 2022
1st March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The sale of e-cigarettes has been banned in Argentina since 2011. Vaping is forbidden in the same public places as smoking. Several bills concerning e-cigs are unlikely to pass
Regulatory update: vaping taxation in Spain
28th February 2022 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
The Spanish government is preparing a substantial reform of the tax system for tobacco and related products, which is expected to include new stipulations on e-cigarettes
Market report: France – a mature market dominated by open system products
28th February 2022 - Country market reports , Market reports |
France is one of the biggest and most developed vape markets in the world, with e-cigarettes having first appeared there in 2005. This report considers the shape of that market today, and how it looks set to develop further
Regulatory report: Latvia, February 2022
28th February 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Latvia transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. Since then it has submitted new regulations and is working on further proposals including a flavour ban for e-cigarettes
What goes up must come down – Italy restores e-liquid tax to previous level
24th February 2022 - News analysis |
Tax on vaping products in Italy will return to 2021 levels from 1st April after the Senate passed a bill containing a measure to lower the excise duties on e-liquids
Malaysia planning birthdate ban on e-cig sales – with vaping industry support
22nd February 2022 - News analysis |
Malaysia’s new law to ban tobacco and nicotine sales to those born after 2005 will include vaping products, according to industry sources – some of whom back the plan
Podcast: What lies ahead?
22nd February 2022 - Podcasts |
After a busy 2021 for the vaping industry, ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips joins podcast editor Jon Bruford to look back at the key events of the year
‘Beating Cancer’ report becomes official EU policy with huge Parliament backing
21st February 2022 - News analysis |
The European Parliament has adopted the BECA report – the first time a European institution has formally acknowledged reduced risk products could play a role in smoking cessation – with some caveats …
Do sin taxes work – or do they just encourage people to be more sinful?
17th February 2022 - Blogs |
Whatever the motives behind it, punitive or would-be persuasive taxation has many of the same drawbacks as prohibition
Legalisation and regulation on the agenda…
16th February 2022 - Alerts | |
Parliament ponders new e-cig regulation…
16th February 2022 - Alerts | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe |
Ban on e-cigarette flavours ‘plays into the hands of Big Tobacco’, says Lithuanian MP
16th February 2022 - News analysis |
A Lithuanian lawmaker has criticised the country’s parliament for voting to enact a wide-ranging flavour ban rather than a more targeted, nuanced alternative
Regulatory report: Austria, February 2022
16th February 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Austrian legislation regulates both nicotine-free and nicotine-containing e-cigarette products. This report includes the latest updates and proposals for regulation and the result of some court appeals
Regulatory report: Chile, February 2022
16th February 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Up to now, Chile has had one of the toughest regimes in the world for e-cigarettes – but that could be about to change under an incoming government with a different approach
Regulatory report: Belarus, February 2022
8th February 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Belarus introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2019, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022
Export expert outlines post-Brexit tips for moving goods into the UK or Europe
2nd February 2022 - News analysis |
Andy Hooper, CEO of Global E-Commerce Experts, provides tips for companies wishing to export into Europe. He’ll expand on this in a talk at White Label World Expo in London on 2nd and 3rd March
Taiwanese majority backs e-cigarette ban that would leave HnB untouched
1st February 2022 - News analysis |
The majority of people in Taiwan support proposals that will likely strengthen bans on vaping but continue to allow heated tobacco products in the country
Spanish medical associations come out against e-cigs in response to tax talks
28th January 2022 - News analysis |
Medical societies in Spain have confirmed their strong stance against e-cigarettes as the government consults on potential restrictions and taxes on vapour products
Regulatory report: Indonesia, January 2022
25th January 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The e-cigarette landscape in Indonesia is likely to experience some significant changes as the National Standardisation Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is going to announce new national standards for e-liquids soon
INNCO calls for health assessments and user input before flavour bans
20th January 2022 - News analysis |
INNCO urged policymakers to conduct health impact studies involving consumers and producers if flavour bans are being debated
