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Policy and Politics
MEP elections: navigating the rightward shift and its impact on the nicotine sector
23rd May 2024 - News analysis |
A rise in support for radical and nationalist right-wing parties across Europe is not expected to dismantle the existing grand coalition of political groups during the upcoming elections for members of European Parliament, analysts suggest
UK snap general elections on 4th July could affect nicotine products industry…
23rd May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd May 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 against applying product restrictions to nic-free e-liquids…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Slovakia plans new e-cig duty in 2025 with annual hike to boost tax coffers
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned
Senate committees to hold e-cig bill public hearing on 21st May…
17th May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Health secretary rejects motions to ban disposables…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Compromise is key for the future of novel products and harm reduction in Europe
16th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The next European Parliament may feature a new mix of members who are likely to change Europe’s conservative stance on novel products and include harm-reduction strategies as part of the debate
EU elections may shift policy focus onto harm reduction, says tobacco group rep
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
With EU elections looming, tobacco harm-reduction issues could play an important role and contribute to potential shifts in policy focus, despite the varying political stances across parties, says Frank Henkler-Stephani
European vaping industry to lobby MEPs of all political hues in next EU Parliament
14th May 2024 - News analysis |
The European vaping industry will address all new members of the EU Parliament after elections in June, regardless of their political affiliation, as support and opposition to smoking alternatives comes from all factions
Biden’s new tariff on lithium-ion batteries from China to impact vapes…
14th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, China, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 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
Next EU Parliament should listen to consumers on novel tobacco products
13th May 2024 - News analysis |
The next European Parliament should make sure that consumers’ demands are met, as its soon-to-be-elected members carry out the revision of the EU tobacco policy framework, according to current parliamentarian Pietro Fiocchi
Bill to apply product restrictions to nic-free e-liquids gets green light…
10th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Yet another US menthol ban delay – is it just playing politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities
President wants more enforcement against smuggling…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative can go to House…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 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
Retail sector wants to play bigger role in European policy on tobacco alternatives
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products
MP says e-cig composition requirements should be set…
3rd May 2024 - Alerts | Azerbaijan, Europe |
Calls to move regulation of vaping products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
New mix of MEPs may change Europe’s conservatism on novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction; although, currently, the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to MEP Radka Maxová
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 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
Will Spain be one of the next EU countries to prohibit flavours for vapour products?
29th April 2024 - News analysis |
Spain’s vaping industry awaits the outcome of a law process that could end up banning flavours in nicotine products and imposing neutral packaging at least for tobacco products
Industry says concerns not heard by EC in European tobacco policy revision process
25th April 2024 - News analysis |
Representatives from the European tobacco industry hope the renewal of the EU Parliament, following elections in June, will bring about changes in the EU Commission (EC)’s attitude towards them
Health institute gives options to make e-cigs appear less attractive…
25th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
No plans for further e-cig public use or advertising restrictions…
25th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April
24th April 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
Harm-reduction strategies are part of the debate in European Parliament elections
23rd April 2024 - News analysis |
The future of tobacco alternatives will be a significant focus of regulatory attention in the European Union, as the 720 members of the next European Parliament will be elected in June
National Assembly member says parliament will investigate e-cig ban…
23rd April 2024 - Alerts | Azerbaijan, Europe |
Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, March 2024
23rd April 2024 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important changes implemented in our Policy Radar update for March
Colombia: e-cigarette regulation, April 2024
22nd April 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place in Colombia for vaping products, covering all policy areas and possible future regulation
Leadsom says Tobacco and Vapes Bill ‘must strike the right balance’…
19th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April
17th April 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
Will Brazil legalise e-cigs tomorrow or will the ban be kept in place for now?
16th April 2024 - News analysis |
A decision on the regulation of vaping and heated tobacco products in Brazil to be made tomorrow (17th April) could then potentially be overruled by the country’s legislature
Will the next European Parliament take a milder approach to tobacco alternatives?
15th April 2024 - News analysis |
Around 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The outcome could reshape the narrative around harm-reduction strategies
