
Regulation and Legislation



E-cig companies’ MDO-related court actions against the US FDA
11th November 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report tracks and analyses the challenges brought to court by vape companies of their marketing denial orders (MDOs) of their premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs)

What’s next for tobacco and nicotine regulation in the US under Trump?
8th November 2024 - News analysis |
Talking about the future of the novel nicotine sector in the United States – its biggest single market by a long way – just got a whole lot harder

Five more provinces and territories enter into vaping tax agreement…
8th November 2024 - Alerts | Alberta, Canada, Manitoba, New Brunswick, North America, Prince Edward Island, Yukon |

Draft amendments to tobacco act sent back for review…
8th November 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |

Peru Congress approves strict regulatory framework to tobacco, nicotine products
8th November 2024 - News analysis |
Peru has taken a bold step in public health regulation with new legislation aimed at curbing the impact of tobacco and nicotine products as Congress approves strict guidelines for their use



The industry reacts positively to the new version of the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill
7th November 2024 - News analysis |
The re-introduction of the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been broadly welcomed by the industry, with the inclusion of a vaping retail licensing scheme described as a welcome change to the previous version

Official suggests synthetic nicotine bills could be approved soon…
7th November 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |

UK tries to get the balance right to have its Tobacco and Vapes Bill become law
7th November 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
As the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill re-enters Parliament, there is a palpable sense of urgency surrounding the country’s evolving approach to vaping and tobacco alternatives

Industry ponders impact of Trump re-election…
6th November 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Court upholds e-cig flavour ban, deeming it proportionate…
6th November 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |



Canada regulatory tracker: provincial and territorial legislation, October 2024
6th November 2024 - Regulatory databases |
ECigIntelligence’s regulatory tracker for Canada will help you to understand the regulatory requirements and restrictions on e-cigarette products in 13 Canadian provinces and territories

Amendment to Costa Rica e-cigarette law aims to bring in much stricter regulation
5th November 2024 - News analysis |
Costa Rica is advancing legislation aimed at strengthening its regulatory framework for the vaping industry, with a new amendment that will comprehensively replace the existing law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill introduced in Parliament…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |




Upcoming changes to vaping laws published…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

House of Commons to vote on disposable vape ban…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | England, Europe, United Kingdom |

Tobacco conference recommends regulating and taxing novel products…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |


New excise stamp procedure in force…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

New requirements for transit of vaping products…
5th November 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Ministry confirms e-cigs unregulated and treated as consumer products…
4th November 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Panama |

Potential outcomes if a COI is found in the EU tobacco control framework review
4th November 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the open cases of a potential conflict of interest around the contractors providing services to the EU throughout the review of the tobacco control framework



San Antonio bans vape use in public places…
4th November 2024 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |


Committee resumes public hearings on tobacco bill…
4th November 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |

Ministry of Health updates notification list…
4th November 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Denver looks into flavour ban, including menthol…
31st October 2024 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |

South Australia sets highest penalties in country for illicit vape sales…
31st October 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |

Vapes are prescription-only in Western Australia as of today…
31st October 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |


French minister aims to stop disposable vape sales by year end, with pouches next
31st October 2024 - News analysis |
France aims to stop sales of disposable vapes by the end of the year and may soon ban nicotine pouches to protect youth, based on recent declarations by newly appointed minister of health Geneviève Darrieussecq

Flat e-liquid tax rate of £0.22 per ml proposed to start in 2026…
31st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |



Belgium: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
30th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Belgium for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation




Cyprus: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
29th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Cyprus, covering all policy areas