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Regulation and Legislation
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
Messaging in private channels still counts as promotional, says ASA
19th October 2023 - News analysis |
E-cigarette companies in the UK cannot publish promotional material such as discount codes on private servers on the social media platform Discord – even if the content is accessible only to those actively seeking it
Tax stamps on vapour products rules and prices…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Possible national tax on vape products for 2025…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Bill to legalise e-cigs submitted to the Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Bill to tax e-liquids referred to Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
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
Belgium introduces e-liquid excise duty to adapt to evolving tobacco market
16th October 2023 - News analysis |
Belgium has introduced an e-liquid excise duty that will come into force on 1st January 2024. It will target all nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-liquids, irrespective of whether intended for use in e-cigs or as a refill
Senator to present bill to regulate e-cigs…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Chamber of Deputies approves e-liquids tax bill…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
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
Would e-cigarettes escape a generational ban on tobacco purchases in England?
12th October 2023 - Blogs |
A newly proposed generational ban on tobacco purchases in England may accelerate the already dropping cigarette smoking rates among young people in the country
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
Supreme Court will not hear Avail Vapor case against FDA MDO…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Health secretary concerned over stats on youth e-cig use…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Consultation ends tomorrow on draft of e-cig ordinance…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
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
Annual increase to e-liquid excise duty starts 1st January…
10th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, North Macedonia |
Harmful ingredients bill approved by Parliament…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
City council passes bill to ban flavours in tobacco products…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
Vaping association responds to government plans…
6th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
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
