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Policy and Politics
Weekly regulatory podcast: 30th October-10th November
15th November 2023 - 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
E-cig use highest among young Swiss as government tries to lower smoking rates
14th November 2023 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular in Switzerland according to the country’s latest healthcare survey, which shows 3% of the population used them in 2022
COP10-MOP3 tobacco conferences postponed due to unrest in Panama
10th November 2023 - News analysis |
The world’s major international tobacco control conferences will not take place in Panama this month as anticipated and will be delayed until 2024
COP10 postponed to 2024…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Panama, World |
Proposition to spend nicotine-related revenue on schools passes…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
King’s speech heralds Tobacco and Vapes Bill as path to smoke-free generation
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
King Charles said in the king’s speech that the UK parliament will try to push through its plan to prevent those born on or after 1st January 2009 from buying cigarettes
Luxon says current vaping rules are ‘wrong’, open to ban…
3rd November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st October 2023 - 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
Motion submitted to investigate possible e-cig ban…
31st October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Poland’s next government may ease up on vape taxes and allow Sunday shopping
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
Plans for fewer tobacco-related points-of-sale and increased age limit…
26th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
E-cig tax won’t be introduced until 2026 at earliest…
24th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd October 2023 - 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
First round of elections result in left-wing coalition taking the lead…
23rd October 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |
To tax or not to tax: will coalition give green light to cut e-cig tax in Germany?
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
German politicians are at odds over whether – and how – to tackle taxation of e-cigarettes. Since the so-called “traffic light coalition” came to power, there have been calls to amend the current tax regulations
Switzerland may ease proposed ban and allow advertising of tobacco alternatives
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Some advertising of tobacco alternatives will likely be allowed to continue in Swiss print media, after legislators voted against a proposed complete ban and approved an SGK-S suggestion to amend proposed restrictions
What could the future hold for a smoke-free UK with tighter vaping restrictions?
19th October 2023 - Blogs |
With the British government’s new raft of proposals on regulating tobacco products, it’s possible to make some tentative predictions just from the questions being asked in a current consultation
Possible national tax on vape products for 2025…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Government launches public consultation on vaping…
17th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th October 2023 - 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 Dutch government following recent collapse could affect e-cig regulations
17th October 2023 - News analysis |
The nearly 18m people of the Netherlands face uncertainty following the collapse of the government this summer. The cabinet is currently overseeing the nation with a “caretaker” status until the 22nd November general election
MPs question delay of vaping ban…
13th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
GTNF speakers warn against letting loudest voices drive vaping regulations
12th October 2023 - News analysis |
Public pressure can drive legislators to make populist decisions on nicotine product regulation that are not based on evidence, warned speakers at the recent Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) in Seoul
Panama Supreme Court agrees to hear lawsuit on ‘unconstitutional’ e-cig ban
11th October 2023 - News analysis |
Panama’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that claims the country’s 2022 e-cig and heated tobacco ban is unconstitutional – a move seen as a positive first step by tobacco harm reduction groups
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th October 2023 - 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
Could the UK’s generational smoking ban lead to unintended consequences?
10th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK’s plan to introduce a progressive age ban for tobacco products has been welcomed by many in the public health world, but others warn that it and other government-proposed measures might have unintended results
ENDS debate splits opinion in Brazil, where over 2m users defy current ban
6th October 2023 - News analysis |
The first in a series of debates on tobacco alternatives in Brazil has shown how opinion is slowly evolving. A public hearing on the regulatory status of ENDS was held on 28th September
UK’s plan for smoke-free generation aims to ban tobacco and restrict e-cigs
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government is considering a generational ban for most tobacco products – but not e-cigarettes – as well as restrictions on disposable vapes and flavours, according to proposals issued this week
E-cigs on agenda in circular economy debate today…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th-29th September
3rd October 2023 - 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
