LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and Legislation
Government plans to regulate synthetic nicotine…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Ministry presents regulations for vaping products…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
European vaping industry to lobby MEPs of all political hues in next EU Parliament
14th May 2024 - News analysis |
The European vaping industry will address all new members of the EU Parliament after elections in June, regardless of their political affiliation, as support and opposition to smoking alternatives comes from all factions
Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 2024 - 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
Government issues vaping product tax regulations…
14th May 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Next EU Parliament should listen to consumers on novel tobacco products
13th May 2024 - News analysis |
The next European Parliament should make sure that consumers’ demands are met, as its soon-to-be-elected members carry out the revision of the EU tobacco policy framework, according to current parliamentarian Pietro Fiocchi
Canada vape tax hike a go amid warnings the move will hurt smokers trying to quit
10th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government’s decision to increase excise duties on vaping products will discourage smokers from using vaping to quit, increase the sale of illegal products and will not reduce youth vaping, industry associations warn
Pakistan: e-cigarette regulation, May 2024
10th May 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory regime for e-cigarettes in Pakistan, covering all aspects from labelling and product restrictions, to retail and advertising regulations
Bill to apply product restrictions to nic-free e-liquids gets green light…
10th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Bill awaiting governor’s approval would create vapour product directory…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Iowa, North America, United States |
Yet another US menthol ban delay – is it just playing politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities
President wants more enforcement against smuggling…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative can go to House…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 2024 - 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
Updated list of notified herbal products…
7th May 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Tax authority reports on seizures of tobacco products without tax stamps…
6th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Appeals court upholds county ordinance banning flavours…
6th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
UK physicians tell government more action needed to limit vape-related risks
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes are a valid smoking-cessation tool, but they still represent a risk for young people, non-smokers and the environment, according to a recent report by the UK Royal College of Physicians
Retail sector wants to play bigger role in European policy on tobacco alternatives
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products
MP says e-cig composition requirements should be set…
3rd May 2024 - Alerts | Azerbaijan, Europe |
FDA sends warning letters to 14 online retailers for selling unauthorised e-cig products…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Calls to move regulation of vaping products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
State DOJ accepting proposals for grant programme to curb illegal tobacco sales…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
FDA, DOJ and Marshals seize more than 45,000 unauthorised e-cig products…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
New mix of MEPs may change Europe’s conservatism on novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction; although, currently, the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to MEP Radka Maxová
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 2024 - 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
Bill enacted to establish directory of youth-appealing nicotine devices…
30th April 2024 - Alerts | Florida, North America, United States |
Canada’s Indigenous communities could earn millions with vape products tax plan
30th April 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has unveiled plans to allow Indigenous governments to levy a new tax on alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, fuel and vaping products sold in their communities, which could net them millions of dollars
Decision to restrict e-cig sales to specialist shops postponed to 2026…
30th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Will Spain be one of the next EU countries to prohibit flavours for vapour products?
29th April 2024 - News analysis |
Spain’s vaping industry awaits the outcome of a law process that could end up banning flavours in nicotine products and imposing neutral packaging at least for tobacco products
Australian vapers and doctors are not acting fast on nicotine vape prescriptions
29th April 2024 - News analysis |
It is illegal in Australia to sell nicotine vapes to anyone without a prescription as of October 2021, but there has been only a small increase in the amount of vapers who have got one
Regulation introducing an e-cig tax is published in Official Gazette…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
