LATEST ALERTS
India bans e-cigarettes from checked baggage and in-flight use
31st October 2016 - News analysis |
India has become the latest country to ban the presence of e-cigarettes in check-in baggage as well as explicitly ban their use on-board aircraft.
Policy and Politics
Confusion between smoking and nicotine “harms reputation of e-cigs”
27th October 2016 - News analysis |
Muddled definitions of addiction are undermining the recognition of e-cigarettes as reduced-risk products, according to specialists in harm reduction.
E-cig experimentation widespread among Russian students
26th October 2016 - News analysis |
Nearly a third of Russian high-school students have tried vaping, according to new research.
Heated tobacco in Europe: emerging regulation for a new category
26th October 2016 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the regulation of heat-not-burn (HnB) or heated tobacco products in Europe, as well as some of the broader regulatory issues that they raise. It considers their treatment under the TPD; the question of whether they are smoking or smokeless products; and issues such as labelling, advertising and taxation. A detailed case study focuses on Italy.
FDA gives green light to scientific research with unapproved e-cigs
21st October 2016 - News analysis |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that some unapproved e-cigarettes can be used in scientific research as long as their makers meet the deadlines for compliance.
Opinion: e-cig fears smoulder, but who remembers hoverboards?
19th October 2016 - News analysis |
Recent news reports have lambasted hoverboards over safety concerns – prompting multiple retailers to drop listings. But is the threat over-rated? There are some striking similarities to similar news reports on e-cigarettes.
Many vapers happy to use e-cigs in smoke-free areas
18th October 2016 - News analysis |
Most e-cigarette smokers are willing to vape in areas where it is forbidden to smoke, U.S. research suggests.
Californians to vote on e-cigarette tax next month (among other things)
17th October 2016 - News analysis |
Citizens of California will on 8th November decide the fate of Proposition 56, which introduces a specific tax on nicotine-containing vape products as part of a broader increase in tobacco taxes.
“Dark Web” warning as Europe gets wires crossed on cross-border sales
14th October 2016 - News analysis |
Proposed new rules intended to ease cross-border trade within the European Union threaten to create a catch-22 situation for e-cigarette retailers. While the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) allows EU member states to ban cross-border sales, the EU is working on proposals that could in effect force some e-commerce vendors to sell across borders.
Alliance challenges French ad ban on freedom of speech grounds
7th October 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A ban on e-cigarette advertising in France has been challenged by an alliance of five pro-e-cig organisations, which plan to take the matter to the country’s highest courts.
UK advertising code could allow e-cig brands to make health claims
6th October 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A new UK government body consultation will look at possibilities for new rules on e-cigarette advertising in the UK including whether limited health claims should be permitted for non-medically licensed e-cigs.
Pennsylvania takes step back from potentially devastating 40% tax
6th October 2016 - News analysis |
A new bill repealing Pennsylvania’s 40% retroactively applied e-cigarette tax has passed its first hurdle.
Cole amendment misses deadline, but its backers won’t give up yet
4th October 2016 - News analysis |
Legislative language that would have changed the so-called grandfathering date on e-cigarettes set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not make it into a must-pass bill to keep the federal government open beyond the end of September.
Bidis and illegal tobacco add up to an unusual challenge in India
4th October 2016 - News analysis |
India’s largely undeveloped e-cigarette market has growth potential, but tobacco remains cheap and highly competitive, with a significant black market.
Poland regulatory report: e-cigs regulated as tobacco
30th September 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Recent legislation transposes the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive into Polish law and regulates e-cigarettes in the same way as tobacco.
This means advertising and vaping are banned in public places are banned, in line with the restrictions on combustible tobacco products.
Canada to introduce federal vapour legislation this year
28th September 2016 - News analysis |
Canada looks likely to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes as consumer products this autumn, ending years of uncertainty in which their legality has been disputed.
Chances of grandfathering date change appear to lessen
23rd September 2016 - News analysis |
A bid to change the grandfathering date of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s deeming regulations may not make it into the appropriations bill that faces an imminent deadline in Congress.
Required warning statements on U.S. advertisements
23rd September 2016 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
The U.S. Final Deeming Rule requires that the advertisements of all covered tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, bear an addictiveness warning label statement. For tobacco products that do not contain nicotine, there is an alternative warning label statement for packages and advertisements.
Croatia regulatory report: TPD finally being transposed
23rd September 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarette products are in the process of being regulated in Croatia, by transposing the Tobacco Product Directive (TPD), once the government is established. We expect the Draft Act on Restriction of the Use of Tobacco Products to be passed by the end of 2016, or early 2017. The delay in transposition led the European Commission (EC) to take an infringement decision against Croatia.
Turkey blocks consumer access to online e-cigarette forum
22nd September 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Turkey is preventing its citizens from accessing the country’s most popular vaping forum, amid an apparent stiffening of e-cigarette policy.
Malaysians vape for health and feel better, but will government listen?
16th September 2016 - News analysis |
New research from Konstantinos Farsalinos could help to counter the misinformation on vaping that has become common in Malaysian policy circles.
Malta regulatory report: cross-border sales permitted, some ads banned
16th September 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Malta has imposed the TPD’s restrictions on advertising, product labelling and packaging. The authorities’ move to ban vaping in the same premises as smoking has been challenged in court so no legal nationwide restriction currently applies.
Canadian research shows kids vape for coolness, adults for cessation
15th September 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Two new studies out of Canada come to different conclusions for the motivations of adults and children in taking up vaping.
Tabloid journalists’ exposure to advertising study leads to hysteria
14th September 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A new study investigating young people’s perceptions of vaping and smoking has generated dramatic media headlines in the UK despite the tentative nature of the research findings.
Taiwan may ban zero-nicotine e-cigs, but ease restrictions on others
13th September 2016 - News analysis |
Taiwan may consider partial legalisation of nicotine e-cigs as part of a proposal to close loopholes in current laws, hoping to cut down on youth uptake.
SFATA appoints former state law-maker as its new director
9th September 2016 - News analysis |
The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) has appointed a new executive director with sector and government experience.
Nicopure rebuts FDA criticisms of its legal arguments
5th September 2016 - News analysis |
Nicopure has filed a reply to arguments from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that judges should drop a court challenge against the agency’s regulations for e-cigarettes.
Opinion: fear of innovation will hit e-cigs as hard as aspartame
5th September 2016 - News analysis |
Will e-cigarettes face the same battle of public opinion as the sugar substitute aspartame?
France regulatory report: public spaces relaxed, ads banned
5th September 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
One of the world’s largest e-cig markets, France has transposed the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in several pieces of legislation, starting with the Health Law plus decrees and ordinances with more detailed product specific regulation for e-cigarettes.
The most stringent provision has been an almost complete ban on any type of advertising and sponsorship, which equalises the e-cig regime with that of tobacco.
Smoking, vaping, free will, demonic possession and tax
2nd September 2016 - News analysis |
Nearly all smokers would be better off moving to lower-risk alternatives than giving up nicotine completely; taxing e-cigs has no rational justification; society should be prepared for more non-smokers to take up vaping; and tobacco control is often built on a “demonic possession theory”. These are among the conclusions of a provocative new paper published by the Institute of Economic Affairs and written by Carl V. Phillips.
U.S. policy wrong on vaping and nicotine, says study
2nd September 2016 - News analysis |
A new study shows that youth e-cig users in the U.S. vape for flavours and not nicotine. The result has serious implications for future policy making decisions and justifications.
Report: Netherlands market shrinks but promises stability
1st September 2016 - Country market reports , Market reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 Market background and development3 Market size and growth prospects4 Vaper population5 Form factors and future trends6 Distribution7 Big Tobacco8 Online and offline companies9 E-liquids10 Pricing11 Associations12 Methodologies There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the Netherlands or the advanced search page. Executive summary Market size is » Continue Reading.
U.S. FDA e-cig deeming regulations: information tracker
1st September 2016 - News analysis |
A tracker containing links for all post-enforcement date U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) e-cigarette regulations.
The EU’s TPD: latest news, reports and trackers
31st August 2016 - News analysis |
Contents1 News articles2 In-depth reports3 Key facts This page provides an updated repository for all major ECigIntelligence articles, reports and database trackers concerning the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) going back to 4th July 2016. Older articles dating to the start of the year can be found on this summary page. Information preceding that can be located through the search facility or » Continue Reading.
TPD infringement proceedings initiated against 19 member states
30th August 2016 - News analysis |
The EU has begun infringement proceedings against the majority of its member states for either tardy or poor transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into national regulations.
First victory for e-liquid firm against Indiana e-cig security law
30th August 2016 - News analysis |
An e-liquid manufacturer has won an early victory in its court challenge of Indiana state manufacturing requirements.
U.S. DOT has no right to ban vaping, say plaintiffs in aviation case
26th August 2016 - News analysis |
Two groups challenging the U.S. ban on in-flight vaping have filed their opening brief.
Most e-cig suppliers make false claims, U.S. researchers charge
23rd August 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
The majority of e-cig manufacturers and retailers have violated U.S. regulations about making health claims, according to a new study.
FDA: deeming regs are reasonable, legal challenges are unfounded
22nd August 2016 - News analysis |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked a judge to throw out the consolidated case against its deeming regulations, arguing that the new rules for e-cigarettes were arrived at reasonably and that requiring them is within its power.
U.S. Navy contemplates banning e-cigarettes on ships
20th August 2016 - News analysis |
The U.S. Navy is considering banning the use of e-cigarettes on vessels following a recommendation from its Safety Center.
Many UK retailers found willing to sell e-cigarettes to under-18s
16th August 2016 - News analysis |
Four out of ten English retailers are still unsure about age restrictions on e-cigarette products, according to a new review.
Proposal submitted to legalise nicotine e-liquid in Australia
15th August 2016 - News analysis |
A proposal has been submitted to Australian health authorities that would change the legal status of nicotine containing e-liquids if approved.
Irish regulatory report: TPD law includes unusual packaging rule
12th August 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 National regulatory framework4 Product restrictions5 Labelling and packaging6 Information obligations7 Retail channels restriction (including cross-border and distance sales)8 Public usage9 Advertising and marketing10 Taxation11 Enforcement There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Ireland or the advanced search page. Executive summary Ireland’s transposition of the TPD » Continue Reading.
New TPD guide provides detailed state-by-state regulatory guidance
10th August 2016 - News analysis |
A new guide from ECigIntelligence provides an in-depth state-by-state guide to EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation.
U.S. FDA e-cigarette regulations come into force
8th August 2016 - News analysis |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for e-cigarettes come into force today.
Health and safety authorities advocate for e-cigs at home
5th August 2016 - News analysis |
New advice from UK authorities advises consumers to switch from conventional smoking to vaping at home because of the reduced risk in fire as well as the health benefits for bystanders – particularly children.
Regulatory report: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
3rd August 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 TPD common rules3 Legal framework in the Baltic nations4 Estonia (Eesti)5 Latvia (Latvija)6 Lithuania (Lietuva) There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on these territories. Please visit the full list of regulatory reports, or the advanced search page. Executive summary Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are often collectively known as the Baltic states; these adjacent countries » Continue Reading.
New Zealand consults on legalising and taxing e-cigs
3rd August 2016 - News analysis |
The New Zealand government wants opinions on the future of e-cig regulation and taxation.
Deeming regs: challenges to the sampling ban
29th July 2016 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
When the U.S. deeming regulations come into effect on 8th of August, the distribution of free e-liquid samples will be prohibited in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) justifies this ban as necessary for the protection of the public health but retailers believe it will undermine their profits without having a noticeable public health benefit. What challenges follow?
Will U.S. vapour taxes apply to synthetic nicotine?
29th July 2016 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
Six U.S. states have enacted an excise tax on e-cigarettes and vapour products. Within these states – Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia – will synthetic nicotine be subject to tax?
