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Regulation and Legislation
Shenzhen Smoore Technology appeals EUIPO’s decision in trademark dispute
26th March 2025 - News analysis |
Chinese vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology has initiated legal proceedings against the EU Intellectual Property Office, following the rejection of Smoore’s opposition to registration of the “V Venilo” trademark
Lawmakers urge government to act against illicit e-cigs imported from China…
26th March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Citizens can report violations of vaping product regulations via system…
26th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Tobacco companies lobby against Tobacco and Vapes Bill ahead of third reading…
26th March 2025 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Plan to require e-cig makers to disclose toxic substances is advancing…
25th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Bill aims to set up vapour product directory, ban nicotine analogues…
25th March 2025 - Alerts | Nevada, North America, United States |
Bills aim to define ‘other tobacco products’, ban unauthorised e-cigs…
25th March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, West Virginia |
Governor signs bill on retail licence for alternative nicotine products…
25th March 2025 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
Bill aims for tougher enforcement and fines to tackle illicit vapes…
25th March 2025 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Bill introduced to create online directory of approved e-cigs…
24th March 2025 - Alerts | Delaware, North America, United States |
Customs seizes over $1.7m worth of unregistered vape products…
21st March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
DTI-NCRO sets up specialised unit for vape regulation enforcement…
21st March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Bill to create ENDS public directory signed by governor…
21st March 2025 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |
How tariffs on US imported goods could affect the worldwide e-cigarette industry
21st March 2025 - News analysis |
The imposition of tariffs on goods entering the US could have unintended knock-on effects elsewhere in the world, the most obvious being a general increase to prices, even in places not involved in current tariff wars
Bills aim to ban e-cig ads to under-21s and mandate vape disposal plans…
21st March 2025 - Alerts | New Jersey, North America, United States |
EU environmental tracker, March 2025
21st March 2025 - Regulatory trackers |
This tracker covers sustainability policy proposals affecting the tobacco and nicotine sectors in the European Union and will be updated regularly
Saudi Arabia: e-cigarette regulation, March 2025
20th March 2025 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Saudi Arabia, covering all policy areas from product, age and packaging restrictions, to advertising, taxation and enforcement
House passes bill that would stop sales of disposables from ‘prohibited foreign party’…
20th March 2025 - Alerts | Arkansas, North America, United States |
Bill would allow sales of e-cigs in the state only with FDA approval…
20th March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, West Virginia |
Retailers in Italy question online nicotine sales ban’s efficacy as revenues take a hit
20th March 2025 - News analysis |
Italian businesses claim a ban on the online sale of nicotine-containing products has resulted in up to 80% revenue loss and say the decree was pointless
ICPS announces 1st April launch of Integrated Central Customs Tariff System…
19th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Agencies newly included in National Committee for Tobacco Control…
19th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |
RIVM study finds flavour ban has reduced e-cigarette use…
19th March 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Bill on retail licence for alternative nicotine products goes to governor…
18th March 2025 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
German governing coalition could go easier on novel nicotine regulations
18th March 2025 - News analysis |
As coalition negotiations advance, a CDU/CSU-led government in Germany is expected to take a more lenient stance on novel nicotine products than the previous SPD-led administration
Bill proposing registration for tobacco retailers passes to Senate…
18th March 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Bendsta warns of risks of e-cig import ban…
17th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Report stage of Tobacco and Vapes Bill to start next week…
17th March 2025 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
