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Senator’s proposal would ban e-cigarettes on all U.S. flights
15th April 2016 - News analysis |
A new proposal in the U.S. Senate would eliminate e-cigarettes from planes entirely.
Policy and Politics
Point-of-sale restrictions “could be overkill, despite youth vaping link”
15th April 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A new study has shown some relation between e-cigarette point-of-sale (POS) advertising and youth uptake of e-cigs. But the authors urge people to not jump to conclusions because of the results.
Belgium: e-cigs become consumer products, but tough rules likely
15th April 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 National regulatory framework4 Age restrictions5 Product restrictions6 Labelling and packaging7 Notification and surveillance obligations8 Retail channels restriction9 Public usage10 Advertising and marketing11 Taxation12 Enforcement13 Next steps There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Belgium or the advanced search page. Executive summary
Nicotine-containing products » Continue Reading.
New UK trade association looks beyond TPD struggles
14th April 2016 - News analysis |
A new UK trade association says it will represent e-cigarette companies without influence by pharmaceutical or tobacco firms.
Britain and the U.S.: separated by attitudes to nicotine?
14th April 2016 - News analysis |
Differing views of nicotine in Britain and the U.S. may underlie a sharp contrast in official attitudes toward e-cigarettes, according to a group of public-health scholars.
UK smoking-cessation services encouraged to suggest vaping
11th April 2016 - News analysis |
New guidance for stop-smoking services in the UK demonstrates how e-cigarettes can contribute to smoking cessation.
E-cig science: do meta-analyses really matter?
5th April 2016 - News analysis |
In the past year or so, scientists have conducted several systematic reviews that aim to analyse research evidence in order to find whether e-cigs help people quit smoking. The issue addressed by studies like these (which can also be known as meta-analyses) is, of course, one of the primary public-health and policy questions about the devices. But how much value should we place on their findings?
Vaping “more expensive than smoking in many countries”
29th March 2016 - News analysis |
High pricing of e-cigarettes compared to combustibles could deter smokers from switching to vaping in many jurisdictions, a new study suggests.
State advertising restrictions running into constitutional problems
25th March 2016 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Attempts to regulate e-cigarette advertising in some U.S. states are falling foul of constitutional law, a new ECigIntelligence in-depth report finds.
Black markets flourish as Asian governments ponder regulation
18th March 2016 - News analysis |
E-cigarette regulation is expected in the near future in both Malaysia and Hong Kong, while other southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam face continuing battles with illegal imports.
“Cheap date” remark is an expensive mistake as Welsh health bill fails
17th March 2016 - News analysis |
A partial ban on the public use of e-cigarettes in Wales has fallen through. But this was not due to a vaper grassroots movement. Instead, it was down to bitterness over a petty insult by a politician.
Australian legislators targeting zero-nicotine products
15th March 2016 - News analysis |
Australia’s already stringent rules against e-cigarettes look set to get even tighter in some parts of the country, although there are tentative signs that the national regulatory framework could come under debate.
California set to treat e-cigs as tobacco, raise age to 21
11th March 2016 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes will likely soon become legally equal to combustible products in California, following the state legislature’s approval of a raft of tobacco measures which also raise the smoking – and vaping – age to 21.
Complete ban predicted in Hong Kong after smoking body’s study
8th March 2016 - News analysis |
A new study commissioned by Hong Kong’s Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) purports to show significant problems with carcinogens in vapour from electronic cigarettes, leading the organisation to reiterate its calls for a complete ban on the products.
Scotland and Wales strike out independently on e-cig regulation
7th March 2016 - News analysis |
E-cigarette regulation in the UK is set to become even more complex, with both Wales and Scotland bringing in their own rules for the products.
Smaller Mediterranean nations lagging in TPD implementation
4th March 2016 - News analysis |
There is still significant confusion over the implementation of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). Despite the heavy impact it will have on the e-cigarette sector, a number of countries have still made little to no progress. See where everyone is with ECigIntelligence’s new implementation tracker.
French government advised to ban vaping in all public places
27th February 2016 - News analysis |
France should extend its planned vaping restrictions to all public places, the government was this week told by its public-health advisors.
Senate vote puts Califf among e-cig world’s most powerful
25th February 2016 - News analysis |
Robert Califf has been confirmed as the next head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency which will spearhead federal regulation of e-cigarettes when it releases its long-awaited deeming rule.
UK vapers urged to vote for EU exit, but critics say it’s pointless
25th February 2016 - News analysis |
A group of British vapers is convinced that voting to leave the European Union will save the industry and consumers from the looming Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and its restrictions on e-cigarettes.
Robert Califf confirmed as new FDA commissioner
24th February 2016 - News analysis |
Robert Califf has been confirmed as the next head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency which will spearhead federal regulation of e-cigarettes when it releases its long-awaited deeming rule.
E-cigarettes become consumer products in Sweden
18th February 2016 - News analysis |
A Swedish supreme court has made e-cigarettes legal consumer products by rejecting the country’s requirement for pharmaceutical licensing.
New association says it will represent whole industry in Washington
18th February 2016 - News analysis |
A new industry organisation plans to represent all of the e-cigarette sector as it pushes on legislators to lessen regulatory burdens
Do as I do: U.S. politician blows clouds of vapour in Congress
16th February 2016 - News analysis |
In an unusual show-and-tell episode, a California Republican member of the U.S. Congress vaped during his debate against an amendment to ban the use of e-cigarettes on planes.
Romania regulatory report: tax regime in place, TPD on the way
14th February 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 Regulatory framework4 Age restrictions5 Product restrictions6 Labelling and packaging: near future7 Obligation to notify8 Retail channels restriction (including cross-border and distance sales)9 Public usage10 Advertising and marketing11 Taxation 12 Enforcement13 Case law14 The missing pieces of the TPD15 Graphic: how Romanian e-cigarette regulation will change There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this » Continue Reading.
Medical licence for e-cigarette could stymie attempts to ban public vaping
14th February 2016 - News analysis |
A medically licensed e-cigarette could make it impossible to enact voluntary or regulatory bans in the UK. But first BAT’s Nicoventures needs to produce one.
Califf’s FDA nomination may move quickly to final vote
14th February 2016 - News analysis |
The stalled nomination of Robert Califf to become the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received another major boost last week when a motion was filed to limit debate on Califf’s appointment.
Public vaping and the pickled-egg factor: Welsh wrangle continues
12th February 2016 - News analysis |
A new proposal from public vaping in Wales would only set prohibitions in place for certain specific areas – instead of the blanket tobacco-equivalent ban originally proposed.
U.S. state and federal regulation: what to expect in 2016
10th February 2016 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
More vapour-related bills were introduced during the 2015 state legislative sessions than ever before, and ECigIntelligence expects even more vapour regulation to be proposed during the 2016 regular session. This report looks at the current regulatory situation across the U.S. in key areas such as manufacturing, labelling, advertising and marketing, public place usage, youth access and taxation, and forecasts the regulatory trends for 2016.
Updated: US regulation in progress – state-by-state guide, February 2016
9th February 2016 - News analysis |
The latest in a series of regular reports from ECigIntelligence on the progress of vapour-related regulation in the U.S, focusing on the current sessions of state legislatures.
U.S. manufacturing standards: increasing costs and confidence?
9th February 2016 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
Contents1 Executive summary2 Introduction3 Current good manufacturing practices4 Adulteration and misbranding5 Quality control at state level6 The bottom line7 Appendix I: examples of cGMP for vapour companies8 Appendix II: FD&C Act chapter IX: tobacco products There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United States or the advanced search page. Executive » Continue Reading.
Finland regulatory report: pharma regime ending, new rules arriving
9th February 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents1 Introduction2 Regulatory landscape3 Current national regulatory framework4 Upcoming regulatory changes5 Age restrictions6 Product restrictions7 Labelling and packaging: current8 Labelling and packaging: near future9 Sale restrictions10 Retail licensing11 Public usage12 Exceptions to the public vaping ban13 14 Advertising and marketing15 Notification and surveillance obligations16 17 Taxation18 Enforcement19 Next steps There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. » Continue Reading.
Netherlands TPD report
5th February 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarettes are legal in the Netherlands, and are currently regulated as consumer products. But from May 2016, new regulations transposing the EU Tobacco Products Directive will enter into force. Our report examines current and future regulation of e-cigarettes in the Netherlands in detail.
Britain’s TPD opponents told resistance is futile – for now
2nd February 2016 - News analysis |
The British e-cigarette sector should seek an early review of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) rather than continue a doomed fight against this year’s introduction of the new EU rules, a politician has advised.
In depth update: e-cigarette regulation in Croatia, 2016
28th January 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • Age restrictions • Packaging and product restrictions • Public usage • Advertising and marketing restrictions • Case law • Taxation • Enforcement • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw
Philippines unregulated but local laws on horizon
28th January 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In the Philippines e-cigs are regulated as any other consumer product, therefore, the e-cig industry is largely unrestricted; in other words, very few product limitations apply, public usage and advertising is permitted, and e-cigs can be sold in any retail outlet.
E-cigarette regulation in Japan: the future is still pharma
26th January 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarette products containing nicotine cannot be sold in Japan without a pharmaceutical licence, and there appears to be little immediate likelihood of that changing. However, imports are tolerated and nicotine-free products can be sold. Our in-depth report on Japanese regulation examines the legal framework and specific legislation that constrains the e-cig market there.
Updated: US regulation in progress – state-by-state, January 2016
25th January 2016 - News analysis |
The latest in a series of regular reports from ECigIntelligence on the progress of vapour-related regulation in the U.S, focusing on the current sessions of state legislatures.
Denmark scales down plans for public vaping restrictions
22nd January 2016 - News analysis |
Denmark’s government has had second thoughts about imposing a strict, tobacco-style regime on vaping in public places. A new draft of wide-ranging legislation which will make e-cigarettes available as consumer products, transpose the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), and set a minimum purchase age of 18 as well as regulating public usage of e-cigs was put before the Danish » Continue Reading.
Cessation: beneath the startling numbers, a study in scientific doubt
21st January 2016 - News analysis |
The furore over Sara Kalkhoran and Stanton Glantz’s meta-analysis of e-cigarettes and smoking cessation illustrates some pitfalls in conducting, and interpreting, science. ECigIntelligence takes an in-depth look at the principles and problems behind the statistics.
New Indiana laws could end arguments over e-liquid security
21st January 2016 - News analysis |
The continuing disputes in Indiana over new regulatory requirements for e-liquid manufacturers may be defused by two bills just introduced in the state’s legislature.
U.S. regulation: all the bills in progress, state-by-state
20th January 2016 - News analysis |
The first in a series of regular reports from ECigIntelligence on the progress of vapour-related regulation in the U.S, focusing on the current sessions of state legislatures.
Updated: Germany’s draft TPD plans and beyond
19th January 2016 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Introduction • Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • National regulatory framework post-TPD • Age restrictions • Product restrictions • Ingredients • Labelling and packaging • Product notification • Annual reporting • Vigilance • Retailing • Public usage • North Rhine-Westphalia • Bavaria • Baden-Württemberg • Lower Saxony • Hesse • Public usage: an inconsistent future? • Advertising and marketing • Taxation • Enforcement • Case law: e-cigarettes as medical products • Case law: e-cigarettes as tobacco products • Case law: tobacco advertising restrictions • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • Graphic: how German e-cigarette regulation will change
Califf edges closer to securing FDA job, but salmon threaten
17th January 2016 - News analysis |
Robert Califf’s nomination to become the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has won an easy vote in a Senate committee – but may still face a roadblock that could delay the final approval of his appointment.
U.S. legislative terminology for e-cigarettes and related products
17th January 2016 - Resources |
A list of terms used to describe e-cigarettes and related products by U.S. legislatures
U.S. legislature convening and adjournment dates, 2016
17th January 2016 - Resources |
U.S. federal and state legislature convening and adjournment dates, 2016
Italy’s TPD transposition unlikely to go beyond minimum requirements
10th January 2016 - News analysis |
Italy will stick to the minimum measures required by the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive when it implements the directive in its domestic law, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
UK’s detailed TPD plans suggest light-touch approach
8th January 2016 - News analysis |
The shape of future e-cigarette regulation in the UK became clearer today with the release of the government’s response to one major public consultation, and the launch of another on the issue of fees.
As deadline approaches, most EU states still lack TPD legislation
7th January 2016 - News analysis |
Most European countries remain thoroughly unprepared for the implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Indiana authorities face another lawsuit over manufacturing rules
6th January 2016 - News analysis |
A second lawsuit has been filed against Indiana’s controversial new regulations on e-liquid manufacturing.
Implementing the TPD: how far to the finish line?
31st December 2015 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
As we move into 2016, nearly half of the 28 member states of the European Union (EU) have made little apparent progress in transposing its Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into their national law – despite the May 2016 deadline. Who has achieved the most, who is lagging behind, what remains to be done, and how do the regulatory approaches of the member states differ?
