
Regulation and Legislation



Azerbaijan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Azerbaijan, covering all areas from notification and taxation to advertising, labelling and sanctions



PAHO adopts new tobacco control strategy for the Americas…
4th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, North America, South America |

Updated list of notified herbal products, e-cigs and substitute refills…
4th October 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Price of e-liquids set to double in Ireland when new vape tax takes effect in 2025
3rd October 2024 - News analysis |
Vaping in Ireland is about to get pricier, with the government set to introduce a new e-cig tax from mid-2025. E-liquids will be hit with a €0.50 per ml excise duty

Monthly regulatory podcast: October
3rd October 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
The ECigIntelligence monthly regulatory podcast provides insight and analysis on the major regulatory developments of the previous month affecting the sector

DTI sends reminder on product registration and certification…
3rd October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |





Public consultation opened for disposables ban…
2nd October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |



Bill banning oral nicotine products approved by Senate…
2nd October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Health experts propose e-cig ban…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |



Bills introduced to tackle youth access to vaping products…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Michigan, North America, United States |

Over-18s can now buy vapes without a prescription…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |


E-liquids taxed from today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Only reusable vapes can be sold from today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

New e-cig restrictions and tax come into force today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |



What is the future of health policies under the incoming EU Commission?
1st October 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Some fear healthcare and food safety will not be among the main concerns of the next European Commission after the Commission president unveiled the new commissioners’ respective tasks






Regulations updating vape product floor prices enter into force…
30th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |


Guatemala: e-cigarette regulation, September 2024
30th September 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Guatemala, covering all policy areas from notification and taxation to advertising and labelling and packaging rules

France: e-cigarette regulation, September 2024
30th September 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions


FDA final rule on minimum age restrictions now in effect…
30th September 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

DTI publishes amendments to act regulating e-cigs…
30th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

South Africa revives bill that would put stricter regulations on e-cig products
27th September 2024 - News analysis |
In a significant legislative move, the South African Parliament has revived the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, signalling a renewed commitment to stringent tobacco and e-cigarette regulations

Extension for submissions on amendments to smoke-free law…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

Participants at Anti-Tobacco Youth Convention propose e-cig ban…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |

Supreme still investing in rechargeable pods while also looking beyond vaping
27th September 2024 - News analysis |
UK consumer goods company Supreme says it will keep investing in rechargeable pods as it issued its trading statement for the first half of the 2025 financial year, which ends this month

Youth anti-vaping action plan to be presented early next year…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Cancer Research UK fears a disposables ban may alter perception of vaping harm
26th September 2024 - News analysis |
Cancer Research UK is concerned about the impact a ban on disposables in the UK could have on vaping harm perception and overall public health, particularly if justified on the grounds of protecting youth

EC green light for France’s disposable vape ban marks turning point for Europe
26th September 2024 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) has given the green light to France’s sweeping ban on disposable vapes, marking a significant victory for health and environmental advocates
