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Vuse and Juul target adult viewers with US television ad campaigns
17th June 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Reynolds American and Juul Labs have both launched major TV campaigns in the US promoting their respective vaping devices
Policy and Politics
US FDA proposes bringing PMTA deadline significantly forward
14th June 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has suggested that the deadline for the submission of premarket tobacco product (PMTA) applications could be significantly advanced
Hong Kong debates blanket e-cig ban and its possible repercussions
10th June 2019 - News analysis |
Industry and unions in Hong Kong have warned that a proposed ban on e-cigarettes could undermine the city’s status as a major hub for their import and export
San Francisco moves towards e-cig sales prohibition ‘until FDA acts’
10th June 2019 - News analysis |
Legislators in San Francisco have advanced a bill to ban the sale of e-cigs in the city until the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the products
Michigan criminalises youth possession of vaping products
7th June 2019 - News analysis |
Young people in the US state of Michigan will risk criminal charges for possession of an e-cigarette after governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two new bills into law
A new round of vaping taxes swings around for US states
4th June 2019 - News analysis |
Various US jurisdictions have adopted new tax regimes or amended existing ones that treat e-cigs like tobacco products in order to fight youth uptake
Anti-tobacco policies light up on World No Tobacco Day
31st May 2019 - News analysis |
Health authorities around the world presented their policies against e-cigarettes and novel tobacco products World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)
Indian court holds off national ban, but states press on with prohibition
27th May 2019 - News analysis |
Several states in India are pressing ahead with e-cig bans, despite a court judgement preventing the national government insisting on total prohibition of vaping products
What will European elections mean for the future of e-cigarette regulation?
20th May 2019 - News analysis |
The rising popularity of tobacco alternatives as well as new regulations on the way will make the e-cigarette issue hard to ignore after this week’s European elections
Sharpless keeps the FDA on its chosen path against youth vaping ‘epidemic’
16th May 2019 - News analysis |
In the words of acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, the US FDA remains set on fighting the “epidemic of e-cigarette use by kids” and on “strategies to help those who are already addicted”
State governor asked to think again as Washington follows the tax trend
15th May 2019 - News analysis |
Vape shop owners and manufacturers in Washington State remain on edge as a controversial vaping tax has yet to be signed into law
Health minister Blokhuis tells Dutch House why he won’t support vaping
13th May 2019 - News analysis |
Dutch health secretary Paul Blokhuis has further defended his position that electronic cigarettes are not a successful tool for giving up smoking and provided details on upcoming regulations
California bill could ban disposable e-cigs, apply new manufacturing standards
10th May 2019 - News analysis |
The California state legislature is considering a proposed law that would have an important impact in the local e-cigarette industry. Senate bill 424 would ban disposable and other single-use nicotine products to any person “of any age” in order to reduce environmental waste.
Activists wary of industry-backed Arizona bill to raise legal sales age
7th May 2019 - News analysis |
An Arizona bill that has the support of the e-cigarette and tobacco industries would raise the state’s minimum legal age for purchasing nicotine and tobacco products from 18 to 21, but tobacco control activists are wary
Florida turns indoor vaping ban into law, other measures discussed
6th May 2019 - News analysis |
Lawmakers in Florida are at the end of the state’s annual legislative session. During this year’s session, members of both chambers and political parties supported several measures that would restrict the sale and use of e-cigarettes across the state.
New Zealand raises vaping awareness for smoking cessation
3rd May 2019 - News analysis |
New Zealand has set in stone its objective of becoming a smoke-free country, and the latest measure to achieve this by 2025 is a plan to raise public awareness of vaping as a way to stop smoking
IQOS reaction: ‘Approval works for PMI, but what about the little guy?’
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
There have been mixed reactions from within the industry to the FDA decision to allow PMI’s heated-tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables onto the US market
Public opinion in Texas favours sin tax on tobacco to fund education
1st May 2019 - News analysis |
More than two-thirds of voters in Texas reportedly favour the idea of using “sin” taxes on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to help fund schools
A household name, but Juul is still keen to clean up its reputation
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
“Do you vape, or use e-cigarettes?” “No, I juul.” The fact that’s a plausible exchange among US teenagers shows just how far Juul has come in making itself part of US life. It’s become part of the language. And that may be a double-edged sword for the company, increasing its visibility both to potential customers and the legislators worried about » Continue Reading.
Poland plans 3% tobacco tax increase along with end of 0% e-liquid rate
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced it will raise the excise tax on novel tobacco products by 3% next year as part of its plans to adjust the rates on alcohol and tobacco products in accordance with inflation
Heated tobacco taxation in the EU: classification, rates and structures
26th April 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
We examine heated tobacco tax laws in EU countries where HnB products have been launched or specific laws introduced, and what would happen in countries where neither has yet occurred
Bill in US Congress to ban flavours and online sales, raise age limit to 21
24th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill has been proposed in the US Congress that would raise the minimum purchasing age for vapour products to 21 throughout the country, prohibit online e-cig sales, and ban flavours, including menthol
World Bank recommends taxing e-cigs to raise revenue and cut youth use
23rd April 2019 - News analysis |
The World Bank has published a paper on e-cigarette use and taxation that could prove influential in many countries, possibly leading towards moves for greater taxing of vapour products
British Columbia considers banning flavours, restricting e-cig sales
17th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Canadian province of British Columbia is considering a ban on e-liquid flavours, and restricting e-cig sales to adult-only tobacco stores, vape stores and approved pharmacies
European Commission sets aside major funds for planned revision of TPD
15th April 2019 - News analysis |
The European Commission has allocated a significant part of its health budget for the year to gathering data for the coming revision of the the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
Wisconsin budget proposes to apply 71% tobacco tax to e-cig products
12th April 2019 - News analysis |
The $83.4bn, two-year Wisconsin state budget proposal for 2020-2021 proposes a tax of 71% on e-cigs products, by placing them under the existing state tobacco tax
India’s trade ministry says there’s ‘no legal basis’ to ban e-cig imports – yet
11th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Indian trade ministry has said there is no legal basis for prohibiting e-cig imports, and is reported to have asked the health ministry to prepare legislation that will have that effect
Harm reduction picture ‘lacking a few pieces’, says JTI vice-president
11th April 2019 - News analysis |
Research into e-cigarettes reaffirms that the scientific basis for harm reduction is essentially sound although gaps in knowledge remain, according to Ian Jones, vice-president of Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
Texas introduces bills to tax vaping products, ban enticing containers
10th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill in the Texas House of Representatives would ban the sale of vaping product containers with features that might entice young people, while others would impose e-liquid taxes
VApril is vaping awareness month as UK smokers are urged to switch
9th April 2019 - News analysis |
The UK Vape Industry Association (UKVIA) has again designated April as National Vaping Awareness Month, dedicated to helping smokers switch to e-cigarettes
New York state budget stings vape trade with 20% sales tax on e-liquid
5th April 2019 - News analysis |
The New York vapour industry has condemned the state’s new budget for 2020 as a devastating backward step – particularly the introduction from 2020 of a 20% sales tax on all e-liquids
FDA announces seizures may be linked with e-cigarettes – or maybe not
4th April 2019 - News analysis |
Outgoing US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Scott Gottlieb has linked e-cigarettes with a “potential emerging safety issue” after reports linking vaping with seizures, particularly among young people
Florida on Tobacco 21 road, moves ahead with workplace vaping ban
3rd April 2019 - News analysis |
Florida appears to be on the road towards joining the Tobacco 21 movement, while another bill also moving through the state legislature would ban indoor vaping at work
Gottlieb reaches out to vape industry with new rule on SE requirements
28th March 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has issued a proposed rule to establish requirements for the content and format of substantial equivalence (SE) reports for tobacco products
TV investigation could have big impact on Chinese e-cigarette regulation
28th March 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
A popular Chinese TV show, exposing shortcomings in the country’s e-cigarette industry, has already had an impact on the stock market, and may have major repercussions for future regulation
Russian Duma considers its options for forthcoming e-cigarette regulation
27th March 2019 - News analysis |
The Russian State Duma could put forward this year a few bills that aim to regulate the production, promotion and use of vaping products
UK government loses a pro-vaping minister as Brine exits over Brexit
26th March 2019 - News analysis |
As the UK’s government and parliament continue to tie themselves in knots over the impending departure from the EU, the minister most closely associated with vaping policy has quit his post
E-cigarettes could provide a silver lining for Austrian tobacconists
25th March 2019 - News analysis |
Austrian tobacconists, hit by falling cigarette sales, could find salvation in the growing market for e-cigarettes and other tobacco alternatives
Not everyone’s happy as Greece moves to regulate nicotine-free e-cigs
21st March 2019 - News analysis |
After being for some time the only EU member state to allow only nicotine-containing e-cigarettes on the market, Greece has taken a step forward by regulating the sale of nicotine-free vapour products
EU science committee to report on vaping risks for revision of TPD
20th March 2019 - News analysis |
Europe’s health authorities have commissioned a science committee to gather evidence on the health risks of e-cigarettes for the coming revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
San Francisco considers e-cig ban, FDA looks at stopping the sale of pods
20th March 2019 - News analysis |
Pressure on the US vapour industry has increased yet again. Local legislators in San Francisco are attempting to ban e-cig sales entirely, while the FDA commissioner is pondering more action against pods
High Court judge puts off Indian e-cig ban pending further hearing in May
19th March 2019 - News analysis |
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to e-cigarette vendors in India, delaying until 17th May the effects of a government circular calling for a nationwide ban on vaping products
English hospitals slow to catch up with PHE advice on allowing vaping
18th March 2019 - News analysis |
Most public hospitals in England ban vaping on their premises despite health advice from Public Health England (PHE) to allow it, according to a survey conducted by pro-smoking group Forest
‘FDA flavour restrictions could devastate industry’, trade body warns
15th March 2019 - News analysis |
As much as 90% of the US e-cigarette market could be forced out of business by the FDA’s restrictions on flavours in e-liquids, according to an industry insider
E-cigs and HnB could get some relief from a new Estonian government
14th March 2019 - News analysis |
With talks still ongoing to form a government following Estonia’s parliamentary elections, there is hope for a policy change on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco in one of the most restrictive vapour markets
Ferrari drops Mission Winnow team name and logo for Australian GP
13th March 2019 - News analysis |
PMI and Ferrari have been forced to cancel their partnership for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the Formula 1 season. The Mission Winnow branding will, however, reappear for the rest of the season
Juul and vape association on opposite sides over New York’s tobacco 21 bill
12th March 2019 - News analysis |
A bill in support of “tobacco 21” regulations passed the New York state Assembly and was delivered to the Senate, with opposition from industry associations – and support from Juul
FDA’s $6.1bn funding request includes $100m in user fees for e-cig regulation
12th March 2019 - News analysis |
Outgoing US FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s $6.1bn funding request for fiscal year 2020 includes for the first time an element aimed specifically at the development of e-cigarette regulation
Ireland’s health service denies backing e-cigs for smoking cessation
11th March 2019 - News analysis |
Ireland’s Health Services Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it does not endorse e-cigarettes as an aid to help smokers give up, despite adding information on e-cigs to the government website on quitting smoking
‘Trump did right hiring Gottlieb to lead FDA,’ say Washington watchers
8th March 2019 - News analysis |
For once, Democrats and Republicans are in agreement: President Donald Trump was right to hire Scott Gottlieb to lead the US FDA. Politicians and policymakers reacted to Gottlieb’s resignation announcement on 5th March
