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Regulation and Legislation
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
Bill introduced to prohibit sale of ‘entertainment’ vapour products…
26th September 2024 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Indonesia’s draft plan to regulate e-cig packaging triggers industry backlash
25th September 2024 - News analysis |
After years of pledging to regulate e-cigarettes and tobacco products, Indonesia has finally taken decisive action. However, a move to tighten regulations on packaging has raised concerns among industry stakeholders
Bill regulating e-cigs passes its first vote…
23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Peru, South America |
Decree planning to ban e-cig flavours sees strong resistance…
23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Event next week will inform industry about new tobacco legislation…
20th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
What to expect when expecting the latest EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
19th September 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
There is still little concrete information on what the EU will do in its next revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, though the primary focus will likely be emerging tobacco products
BIR regulations update floor prices of vaping products…
19th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
US study suggests flavour restrictions could weaken reduced-nicotine policies
19th September 2024 - News analysis |
Banning popular flavours to discourage youth vaping may jeopardise efforts to curb smoking rates in adults at risk, according to a study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association
EC aims to crack down on vaping outdoors via major extension of smoke-free spaces
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products alongside traditional smoking
Governments get stricter on disposables amid health and environmental concerns
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
Governments around the world are rushing to clamp down on disposable vapes, responding to mounting concerns over their devastating environmental impact, health risks and surging popularity among young people
Queensland toughens sanctions for sale of illicit vapes…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Council of States approves partial revision of Tobacco Products Act…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Does Italy’s tax system discriminate, and could it impact novel nicotine products?
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
Arguments made by Italian tax companies that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may favour larger corporations and disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products
