LATEST ALERTS
Senators, health bodies say FDA must hurry to take on e-cigs
11th April 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the White House are coming under increasing pressure to act on e-cigarettes.
Policy and Politics
Spain gets rules on age, ads,
and public use – but not retail
10th April 2014 - News analysis |
The Spanish e-cigarette sector is now working under national-level regulation for the first time, after the introduction of a new law which anticipates the measures required by the European Tobacco Products Directive.
And now Philadelphia too: another city bans public vaping
10th April 2014 - News analysis |
Philadelphia yesterday became the latest in the cavalcade of major U.S. cities moving to ban e-cigarette use in public places.
Dispute over inclusion of e-cigs in New York City’s smoking ban
8th April 2014 - News analysis |
A smoker’s rights group has challenged the inclusion of e-cigarettes in the ban on smoking in public places throughout New York City.
Proposed Vermont state tax would double wholesale price
8th April 2014 - News analysis |
Legislation that could put a tax of 92% on the wholesale price of e-cigarettes in Vermont has passed one chamber of the state congress and is now up for a vote in the state senate.
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
Founded in 2011, SFATA serves as an educational and lobbying resource for manufacturers, wholesalers, retail sellers and distributors of personal electronic vaporising units (PEVUs) such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigs). It is dedicated to fostering communication, sharing reliable information and providing forums where SFATA members and state and federal agencies can engage in meaningful dialogue regarding public health, regulatory affairs and » Continue Reading.
American Pharmacists Association (ASHP)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The ASHP is a national professional organisation whose nearly 40,000 members include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students providing patient care services in hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory clinics. www.ashp.org
Consumer Advocates for Smokefree Alternatives Association (CASAA)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
An advocacy group to raise awareness and protect the right to access reduced-harm alternatives. casaa.org c/o Elaine Keller, 7481 Huntsman Blvd, #420, Springfield, VA 22153, USA
BeTobaccoFree.gov
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
BeTobaccoFree.gov provides information from various Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) operating and staff divisions. Topics covered include: about tobacco, health effects, quit now, and don’t start. betobaccofree.hhs.gov via Department of Health and Human Services – 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, USA
Tobacco-Free Kids
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The mission of Tobacco-Free Kids is to work to save lives by advocating for public policies that prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. www.tobaccofreekids.org 1400 Eye Street., N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, USA
American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The AAPHP has been recognised by the American Medical Association as a medical specialty society, with formal representation in the AMA House of Delegates. AAPHP’s objectives now include advocacy on behalf of all public health physicians, whether employed in public or private settings, or academia. Current major issues include tobacco control, injury prevention, public health surveillance, disease control, correctional (prison/jail) » Continue Reading.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The CDC′s mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats. www.cdc.gov 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services. www.hhs.gov 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201, USA
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations. www.fda.gov 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, USA
U.S. Government
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
As the U.S. government’s official Web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the Web. www.usa.gov U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20405, USA
Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The ACS is the voice of more than 33,500 local shops, supporting members through effective lobbying, comprehensive advice and innovative networking opportunities. Its core purpose is to lobby government on the issues that make a difference to local shops. It represents the interests of retailers on a range of issues, including regulation, planning, alcohol and many more. www.acs.org.uk Federation House, » Continue Reading.
National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The NFRN exists to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today’s highly competitive market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities, training, expertise and services. The NFRN also actively represents its members’ interests at governmental and parliamentary level. It is the oficial government referral body for the sector and a powerful voice for » Continue Reading.
The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
The Committees write and maintain the UK Advertising Codes, which are administered by the Advertising Standards Authority. They also offer the industry authoritative advice and guidance on how to create campaigns that comply with the rules. www.cap.org.uk Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6QT
Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (ECITA)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
ECITA helps members to operate a legally-compliant, ethical, and above all, successful business. www.ecita.org.uk katherine.devlin@ecita.org.uk
Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco (FOREST)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
Forest represents adults who choose to consume tobacco and non-smoking adults who are tolerant of other people’s enjoyment of tobacco. europeansmokers.com Sheraton House, Castle Park, Cambridge CB3 0AX, UK contact@forestonline.org
National Association of Cigarette Machine Operators (NACMO)
2nd April 2014 - Resources |
NACMO exists to generate and represent the standards and conditions that will benefit of their members and the trade as a whole; form policy on trade issues and then promote these issues to all allied parties; generate information, support and assistance of benefit of their members; and develop the integrity of the trade in the public arena and safeguard members’ » Continue Reading.
Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance (TRA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
Funded by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association, this organisation offers a free membership to all independent retailers who sell tobacco. It campaigns on issues of relevance to both their businesses and to the industry. www.tobaccoretailersalliance.org.uk PO Box 61705, London SW1H 0XS, UK info@the-tra.org.uk
British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (BAPW)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The BAPW represents full-line pharmaceutical distributors which between them provide 90% of the nation’s medicines, covering all of the UK’s population. A forum is provided for discussion across the industries involved in the provision of pharmaceuticals to Britain’s health services. Full-line wholesalers act as a one-stop shop for almost all pharmaceutical products and services. Their members deliver to the front » Continue Reading.
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
ABPI represents research-based biopharmaceutical companies, large, medium and small. The ABPI is recognised by government as the industry body negotiating on behalf of the branded pharmaceutical industry for statutory consultation requirements, including the pricing scheme for medicines in the UK. www.abpi.org.uk 7th floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
ASH is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco. www.ash.org.uk 6th floor, Suites 59-63, New House, 67-68 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8JY, UK enquiries@ash.org.uk
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
NICE guidance supports healthcare professionals and others to make sure that the care they provide is of the best possible quality and offers the best value for money. NICE provides independent, authoritative and evidence-based guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill-health, reducing inequalities and variation. Guidance is provided for the NHS, local authorities, » Continue Reading.
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
Responsible for the independent regulation of over 70,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises in England, Scotland and Wales. www.pharmacyregulation.org 129 Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7BT, UK
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The MHRA is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. The MHRA is a centre of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, which also includes the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) and the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department » Continue Reading.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The HSE is the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness. It is an independent regulator and acts in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury across Great Britain’s workplaces. www.hse.gov.uk
The Scottish Government
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. www.scotland.gov.uk General Enquiries, St. Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG ceu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Department of Health
1st April 2014 - Resources |
Ministerial department which leads, shapes and funds health and care in England. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health General enquiries – Ministerial Correspondence and Public Enquiries Unit, Department of Health, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London SW1A 2NS, UK
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
BEUC acts as the umbrella group in Brussels for its members, and its main task is to represent them on the European stage and defend the interests of all Europe’s consumers. BEUC investigates EU decisions and developments likely to affect consumers, with a special focus on eight areas identified as priorities by its members: Financial Services, Food, Digital Rights, Consumer » Continue Reading.
European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
EASA considers itself the authoritative voice on advertising self-regulation issues and promotes high ethical standards in commercial communications by means of effective self-regulation, while being mindful of national differences of culture, legal and commercial practice. These standards are promoted, for example, via EASA’s Advertising Self-Regulatory Charter and EASA’s Best Practice Recommendations. As a nonprofit organisation based in Brussels, it brings » Continue Reading.
Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association (TVECA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The TVECA is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to creating a sensible and responsible electronic cigarette market by providing the media, legislative bodies and consumers with education, communication and research. tveca.com Bennebroekerdyk 208, Cruquius Holland 2142LD, The Netherlands
European Smoking Tobacco Association (ESTA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
ESTA represents the interests of the European manufacturers, distributors and importers of fine-cut (rolling) tobacco, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco and nasal snuff tobacco. The members of ESTA are mainly small and medium-sized companies and include national associations from the European Union, the accession countries and the European Economic Area. www.esta.be Rond Point Schumanplein 9, box 1, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium info@esta.be
Confederation of European Community Cigarette Manufacturers (CECCM)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
A non-commercial association which was formed to represent the common views of major European–based cigarette manufacturers and several national associations of manufacturers, CECCM seeks to promote dialogue with EU institutions and participates constructively in EU decision-making processes and tobacco-related policy formulation. CECCM supports the development of reasonable and workable tobacco regulation. www.ceccm.eu 125, Avenue Louise – B-1050 Brussels, Belgium ceccm@ceccm.eu
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The FIP is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). www.fip.org PO Box 84200, 2508 AE The Hague, The Netherlands
European Industrial Pharmacists Group (EIPG)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The EIPG is a European association representing the national, professional organisations of pharmacists employed in the pharmaceutical or allied industries of the member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or European countries having a mutual recognition agreement with the European Union on compliance control of regulated medicines. Over the years, it has progressed in its activities in » Continue Reading.
The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
An association of national organisations representing hospital pharmacists at European and international levels. www.eahp.eu Rue Abbé Cuypers, 3, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Pharmacy Group of the European Union (PGEU)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The mission of the PGEU is to promote and develop cooperation in community pharmacy among the European nations; to advocate for the contribution community pharmacists make to health systems and to public health through the provision of health services and the promotion of the rational and appropriate use of medicines; and to ensure the vision of community pharmacy is reflected » Continue Reading.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
EU-OSHA is committed to making Europe a safer, healthier and more productive place to work, promoting a culture of risk prevention to improve working conditions in Europe. osha.europa.eu 12 Santiago de Compostela, (Edificio Miribilla), 5th Floor, E-48003 Bilbao, Spain
Association of the European Self-Medication Industry (AESGP)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
Also known as the Association Européenne des Spécialités Pharmaceutiques Grand Public/Europäischer Verband der Arzneimittel-Hersteller. AESGP, the Association of the European Self-Medication Industry, is the official representation of manufacturers of non-prescription medicines, food supplements and self-care medical devices in Europe. It is composed of national associations and the main multinational companies manufacturing self-care products. In addition , members include a number of » Continue Reading.
European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
EPHA is a member-led organisation, made up of public health NGOs, patient groups, health professionals, and disease groups working together to improve health and strengthen the voice of public health in Europe. EPHA is a member of, among others, the Social Platform, the European Public Health and Agriculture Consortium (EPHAC), the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), and the EU Civil » Continue Reading.
European Parliament
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The European Parliament is the only directly-elected body of the European Union. The members of the European Parliament are elected once every five years by voters right across the 28 member states of the European Union on behalf of its 500 m citizens. www.europarl.europa.eu Brussels: Rue Wiertz, Wiertzstraat, B-1047 Bruxelles, Belgium Luxembourg:, Plateau du Kirchberg, B.P. 1601, L-2929 Luxembourg Strasbourg: » Continue Reading.
Framework Convention Alliance (FCA)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
Made up of more than 350 organisations from over 100 countries, the FCA works on the development, ratification and implementation of the international treaty, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). www.fctc.org Rue de la Fontaine 2, Case Postale 3484, CH-1211 Geneva 3 (Switzerland) fca@fctc.org
Asociación para la Autorregulación de la Comunicación (Association for the self-regulation of commercial communication)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The Spanish advertising self-regulation organisation (SRO). It is composed of the main advertisers, agencies and media (TV, press, outdoor, radio, Internet) in Spain, as well as the main advertising industry associations. Autocontrol’s main objective is to contribute to ensure high ethical standards in advertising in the benefit of consumers, competitors and the marketplace. Autocontrol has signed various agreements with relevant » Continue Reading.
Instituto Nacional de Gestión Sanitaria (INGESA) (National Institute of Health Management)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The Spanish National Health System – Management of these services has been progressively transferred to the distinct autonomous communities of Spain, while some continue to be operated by the National Institute of Health Management (Instituto Nacional de Gestión Sanitaria, INGESA), part of the Ministry of Health and Social Policy (which superseded the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs—Ministerio de Sanidad » Continue Reading.
Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad (Ministry of health, social services and equality)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
It corresponds to the Ministry of health, social services and equality proposal and implementation of the policy of the Government in the field of health, planning and health care and of consumption, as well as the exercise of the powers of the General Administration of the State to ensure citizens the right to protection of health. www.msssi.gob.es Paseo del Prado, » Continue Reading.
Gobierno De Espana (The Spanish Governement)
1st April 2014 - Resources |
The website of the Spanish Government www.lamoncloa.gob.es Avda. Puerta de Hierro, s/n. 28071 Madrid
Report: European e-cig market could be worth more than $2bn
1st April 2014 - News analysis |
The European e-cigarette market could be worth more than $2bn, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
