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Do lower nicotine content levels in vapes and cigarettes benefit public health?
31st July 2024 - News analysis |
Lower nicotine content levels make tobacco products less addictive, but in vapes, they may lead users to compensate their intake by increasing the pace and intensity of their puffs, according to a recent study
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July
30th July 2024 - 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
Maduro declared president in disputed elections…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | South America, Venezuela |
Dutch citizen petition for birthdate ban on tobacco sales not likely to become law
30th July 2024 - News analysis |
A citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation, which aims to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products to those born on or after 1st January 2012 and has been admitted to the House of Representatives, is unlikely to become law
Public input invited on drafting of Spanish e-cigarette regulations
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July
25th July 2024 - 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
As US gubernatorial contests heat up, where do candidates stand on vaping?
25th July 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Though debate about US president Joe Biden’s potential replacement dominates headlines on the November elections, down-ballot races in many states may impact the future of vaping in the country
Health minister will meet quit-smoking providers next month…
24th July 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
EU Parliament president Von der Leyen elected to second term, SANT takes shape
19th July 2024 - News analysis |
The official composition of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) was released today, after yesterday’s re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission
UK generational ban on the purchase of smoking products is back on the cards
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Labour government used the king’s speech to announce it plans to introduce a Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is effectively a revival of the previous Conservative proposal
King says Labour will work towards birthdate ban…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Health minister appointee could influence tobacco alternatives policies…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Guatemala |
Election of Sheinbaum seen as ‘very bad news for the vaping industry in Mexico’
17th July 2024 - News analysis |
The election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s president is seen as a negative result for the tobacco alternatives sector, given her support for a constitutional ban on vapes and similar devices
Anti-drug coordinator who favoured harm reduction resigns…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Polish finance ministry plans successive hikes in excise tax on e-liquids from 2025
17th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to amend the country’s excise tax legislation, declaring it will significantly increase the rates on e-liquids, novel tobacco products (NTPs), cigarettes and tobacco in 2025
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th July
16th July 2024 - 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
Australian Greens supported reforms limiting vape sales, but did its voters?
11th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Greens party supported the passing of the amended reforms limiting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies in Australia, despite it being unclear whether the majority of its voters agreed with the revised model
Bill filed to amend Vape Law to ban HHC e-cigs…
11th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Philippine finance secretary mulls the possibility of banning disposable vapes
10th July 2024 - News analysis |
Tax evasion has been put forward as the newest reason to ban disposable vapes in the Philippines. Finance secretary Ralph Recto proposed the ban, citing the non-payment of taxes and the lack of business registration
Potential impact of UK, French elections on the tobacco alternatives industry
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
The outcomes of the recent general elections in the UK and France could significantly affect the future of the tobacco alternatives industry in both countries
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th July
9th July 2024 - 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
New UK government could tighten rules on youth vaping but support adult use
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
As the new UK prime minister settles in, attempts are already being made to push novel nicotine regulation to the top of his agenda, and similar attempts are being made by lobbyists in every sector
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative declared admissible…
9th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Labour Party wins parliamentary majority in general election…
5th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Poland plans regulations on nicotine-free e-liquids in bid to reduce youth vaping
4th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish government has released the details of its planned legislation to curb e-cigarette consumption among under-age people by regulating nicotine-free e-liquids. The draft act amending the Act on the Restriction of the Use of Tobacco and Related Products was developed by the country’s Ministry of Health. The Polish government said in a statement that the planned changes to Poland’s legislation » Continue Reading.
Senators ask for info on DOJ/FDA task force to fight sale of unauthorised e-cigs…
4th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, May 2024
2nd July 2024 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important changes implemented in our Policy Radar update for May 2024
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th – 28th June
2nd July 2024 - 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 to tighten controls on youth vaping..
2nd July 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Quebec struggling to enforce flavour ban, as Canada braces for national restrictions
1st July 2024 - News analysis |
As the Canadian government prepares for potential national restrictions on flavoured vaping products, a new study reveals one of the country’s largest provinces is having difficulty enforcing existing restrictions
Australia limits e-cig sales to pharmacies, but critics say model will fail within a year
27th June 2024 - News analysis |
A bill limiting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies in Australia has successfully passed a Senate vote and will enter into force from 1st October. The bill faced opposition from both sides
Australia to vote on limiting e-cig sales to pharmacies amid maelstrom of views
26th June 2024 - News analysis |
A vote on a proposal to limit e-cig sales to pharmacies is expected to take place today (26th June), after Australian officials earlier walked back proposals to move vaping to a more restrictive prescription-only model
Debate resulting in call for EU flavour ban held 2 days before EC released survey data
26th June 2024 - News analysis |
Last week, 12 EU health ministers backed a paper calling on the European Commission to propose new legislation, which could include banning flavoured vapes and limiting nicotine content
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th – 21st June
25th June 2024 - 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
US FDA under fire from health advocates in first approval of menthol vape products
25th June 2024 - News analysis |
Public health advocates expressed disappointment after a decision by the US FDA to authorise the sale of several menthol vaping products made by Njoy, including two menthol disposable e-cigarettes
Canada: the e-cigarette market, June 2024
21st June 2024 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report analyses the current state of the Canadian e-cigarette market, how it has changed and what to expect, covering market sizes, vaping population, retail channels, form factors and flavour bans
Parliamentary debate on bill to further regulate e-cigs…
20th June 2024 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
Vape tax increase proposal rejected…
20th June 2024 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
Banning e-liquid flavours may jeopardise harm reduction, UK study concludes
19th June 2024 - News analysis |
Banning flavours in vaping may reduce its appeal to young people – but it may also make e-cigarettes less attractive to smokers who want to quit and have a negative impact on harm reduction, a recently published UK study found
