LATEST ALERTS
Health and science
UK survey shows vaping on the rise and smoking rates continuing to decrease
12th September 2023 - News analysis |
Less than 13% of adults smoke cigarettes in the UK, the lowest figure ever recorded by the country’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). This represents a small decrease from the 13.3% recorded for 2021
Health minister calls for better regulation of e-cigarettes…
7th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Montenegro |
Looking into nicotine – a tobacco-related poison or a food-derived health aid?
7th September 2023 - Blogs |
Despite increasing interest in synthetic nicotine, most nicotine still comes from tobacco. But could other plants also be a commercially viable source?
Weekly regulatory podcast: 28th August-1st September
4th September 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
Court rejects FDA denial of vaping product applications…
31st August 2023 - Alerts | District of Columbia, United States |
The FDA is worried about misperceptions – but what’s it doing to combat them?
30th August 2023 - Blogs |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems to be looking for the right words to educate smokers about the reduced risks associated with vaping
Weekly regulatory podcast: 21st-25th August
28th August 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
Young adults in the US are opting for vaping and cannabis over cigarettes
28th August 2023 - News analysis |
Although young adults in the US are more likely to vape or use cannabis than to smoke cigarettes, many Americans still perceive vaping as dangerous, and support stronger regulation
US FDA says education on smoking alternatives worthwhile but not priority
25th August 2023 - News analysis |
Educating consumers about reduced-risk alternatives to smoking is worthwhile – but encouraging them to use smoking-cessation methods should still take priority, according to the US FDA
Weekly regulatory podcast: 14th-18th August
21st August 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
The pollution problem – the newest culprits, who’s to blame and is it solvable?
18th August 2023 - Blogs |
The vast volumes of waste and litter attributable to vaping have become a major issue in recent months, and even if some of the media coverage seems biased, the underlying problem is real enough
UK government consults public on inserts in smokeless tobacco products
17th August 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government has launched a public consultation on adding inserts to cigarette packs to encourage smokers to quit
US and UK studies search for reasons behind youth uptake of disposables
15th August 2023 - News analysis |
Youth preference for disposable vaping devices in the UK and the US could be driven by a combination of factors including price, style, packaging and flavour
Weekly regulatory podcast: 7th-11th August
14th August 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
NHS sees vape-related hospital admissions double from last year…
11th August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Dentists deliver another smack in the teeth to Australia’s beleaguered vapers
10th August 2023 - News analysis |
Australian dentists have joined the country’s chorus of opposition to vaping, with the Australian Dental Association (ADA) including a warning against e-cigarettes in its updated recommendations for oral health
UK study puts a cash figure on potential NHS saving if half of smokers switched
9th August 2023 - News analysis |
The UK National Health Service (NHS) would save over £500m a year if half the smokers in England switched to vaping, according to a study by Brunel University London
Weekly regulatory podcast: 31st July-4th August
7th August 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
WHO report says ENDS threaten tobacco control efforts, ‘re-normalise smoking’
4th August 2023 - News analysis |
Electronic nicotine delivery systems are threatening to undermine decades of efforts to reduce smoking, according to a new annual report from the World Health Organization on global tobacco control progress
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th-28th July
31st July 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
Aussies ‘will see through’ PMI marketing of e-cigarette products via pharmacies
28th July 2023 - News analysis |
Authorities believe Australian pharmacies and consumers will have the wherewithal to see through Philip Morris International (PMI) vape product marketing tactics
CDC reveals figures on e-cigarette use by age group…
26th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th-21st July
24th July 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 UK study finds an effective combo for quitting smoking using e-cigarettes
21st July 2023 - News analysis |
Flavour advice in combination with regular supportive text messages has been shown to be the most effective method for helping people remotely to quit smoking using vaping, a new study has found
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th-14th July
19th July 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
AVM vice president criticises FDA’s retailer inspection…
14th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd-7th July
12th July 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
Talking rot – attention-seeking headings that fail to meet any standards of reality
6th July 2023 - Blogs |
“Disposable vapes that do not meet UK standards should be banned”…“Urgent vape warning as deadly ‘flesh-rotting’ drug discovered in e-cigarettes” – what on Earth is going on here?
Health charity urges Scotland to consider an Australian-style prescription regime
4th July 2023 - News analysis |
Fear of the effects of an increase in youth vaping has led a UK anti-smoking charity to call for e-cigarettes to be made available on prescription only, matching public health policy in Australia
US FDA CTP takes ‘data-driven approach’ in response to Reagan-Udall report
3rd July 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products has published milestones to expect as it continues to address issues brought up by the Reagan-Udall Foundation’s recent report
Weekly regulatory podcast: 26th-30th June
3rd July 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
Ash calls for Scotland to adopt the Australian model for e-cigs…
30th June 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom |
New Zealand health research fund backs three-year trial of ways to quit vaping
28th June 2023 - News analysis |
Research into how New Zealanders can stop vaping will receive part of a NZD53.7m (USD32.6m) government funding allocation for research into pressing health issues
Government funding for trial to help vapers give up e-cigs…
28th June 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
First quarter of 2023 saw 15 children needing medical care after vaping…
26th June 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
When it comes to the argument over vaping, who are the real men in black?
22nd June 2023 - Blogs |
A number of social media campaigns are dedicated to rubbishing the World Health Organization over its opposition to vaping. But who are the real “men in dark suits”?
NGO calls for swift approval of act amendment that aims to ban ENDS…
19th June 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 12th-16th June
19th June 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
Congress members ask for better e-cig warning labels…
16th June 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 5th-9th June
13th June 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th May-2nd June
7th June 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
