
Regulation and Legislation




Spain’s People’s Party pushes back on strict e-cig regulations in the country
17th October 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Spain’s regulatory battle over nicotine products is heating up, but the centre-right People’s Party faces significant hurdles in pushing its proposed amendments through Parliament

Government plans to bring back ‘stronger’ Tobacco and Vapes Bill…
16th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

MP questioned over disposable vape ban…
16th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

Germany drafts new rules for disposable vapes in bid to combat growing e-waste
16th October 2024 - News analysis |
Germany is stepping up its fight against electronic waste with new regulations for disposable e-cigarettes, aiming to boost sustainability without resorting to an outright ban




Working group discusses digitalisation of tobacco industry…
16th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |



Vape ban announced…
15th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Republic of Maldives |


NGO round table calls for stricter tobacco control…
15th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |






Bill regulating e-cigs approved in Parliament…
14th October 2024 - Alerts | Peru, South America |

Denmark: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
11th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in Denmark, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions

Tamarind Intelligence podcast: The illicit vape problem
11th October 2024 - Podcasts |
Join Tamarind Intelligence founder Tim Phillips and editorial director Barnaby Page to explore the complex world of the illicit e-cigarette trade as they shed light on the scale of the global black market for vapes, the surprising ways in which products can be illicit, the risks posed by this market, and potential solutions.

Bill to impose e-cig restrictions and flavour ban heads to Assembly…
11th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Bill filed to ban online sales of vapes and raise purchase age to 21…
11th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Kansas City to consider flavoured tobacco and vapour product ban…
10th October 2024 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |


Round table discusses changes to laws, e-cig production bans…
10th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |


Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, June – Sept 2024
10th October 2024 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important changes implemented in our Policy Radar update for June, July, August and half of September (up until 15th)

Loopholes closed in e-cig law…
10th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Act on flavours or resign, anti-smoking groups tell Canada’s addictions minister
10th October 2024 - News analysis |
Anti-smoking groups are calling on Canada’s addictions minister Ya’ara Saks to resign if she doesn’t move quickly to restrict flavoured vaping products


Flavour ban suspended amid criticism…
10th October 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |


What has a social media appeals board in Europe got in common with the FSFW?
10th October 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
A new body for judging social media complaints has been launched in the EU using money originating from Meta, the parent company of Facebook



Party chairman proposes age restrictions for vaping products…
9th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Government plans 20% import duty on e-cigs…
8th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Dominican Republic |

Puff Bar sued for false advertising…
8th October 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Poland to significantly raise vape prices in line with cigarettes from next year
8th October 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish government has unveiled plans to extend the country’s excise tax to vaping devices, to be adopted by the Council of Ministers in the fourth quarter of 2024 and take effect in the first quarter of 2025


Albania: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
8th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Albania for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and labelling rules

Ban proposed on non-EAEU cigarette imports…
8th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kyrgyzstan |

Malaysian vape groups mostly favour new tobacco law, want guidance, lower cost
7th October 2024 - News analysis |
Malaysian e-cigarette groups and health associations welcomed the enactment this month of a new tobacco law that includes vape liquids and devices, but they expressed concern about the lack of clarity on some aspects

Committee proposes extending product restrictions to nic-free e-cigs…
7th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Taiwan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The manufacture, import and sale of e-cigarettes and their components are banned in Taiwan. This report provides an overview of all national and regional regulation
