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Regulation and Legislation
Big Tobacco happy with growth, but no talk of impact from regulatory changes
8th August 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings
Study suggests UK vape market saturated as pool of non-vaping smokers drying up
7th August 2024 - News analysis |
New data suggests the number of smokers that have grown the UK vaping market could be nearly tapped out, and the government will likely act to stop new consumers from taking their place
‘Unapproved decree’ reportedly aims to ban flavours…
7th August 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Appeals court vacates five FDA MDOs…
6th August 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Prime minister Hasina resigns…
5th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
List of notified e-cigarettes updated…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Senate committee to vote on e-cig regulation on 20th August…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
US vape stores pessimistic over disposables
1st August 2024 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Vape Stores Pessimistic
Over Impact of Disposable E-Cigarettes But More Enforcement Against Rogue Retailers Could Help US vape stores have suffered heavily from consumers’ shift toward disposable e-cigarettes, according to the latest survey of specialist vape retailers by ECigIntelligence. 84% of the stores surveyed reported a decrease in average monthly revenue, with those whose revenue » Continue Reading.
Do lower nicotine content levels in vapes and cigarettes benefit public health?
31st July 2024 - News analysis |
Lower nicotine content levels make tobacco products less addictive, but in vapes, they may lead users to compensate their intake by increasing the pace and intensity of their puffs, according to a recent study
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July
30th July 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
Challenge to vape registry law dismissed…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
Bill introduced to impose single tax on ENDS…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Nebraska, North America, United States |
Court confirms FDA can regulate health aspect of tobacco products…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Maduro declared president in disputed elections…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | South America, Venezuela |
Dutch citizen petition for birthdate ban on tobacco sales not likely to become law
30th July 2024 - News analysis |
A citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation, which aims to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products to those born on or after 1st January 2012 and has been admitted to the House of Representatives, is unlikely to become law
BAT CEO offers his view on half-year results…
29th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Kazakhstan: e-cigarette regulation, July 2024
29th July 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report outlines the current regulatory framework in place in Kazakhstan for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from notification and labelling requirements to advertising, taxation and public use
Minnesota takes Big Tobacco to court for millions the US state claims it is owed
29th July 2024 - News analysis |
Tobacco companies are trying to get out of obligations to pay agreed settlements over illicit marketing practices, officials in Minnesota allege, and the state is taking companies to court over attempts to minimise payments
Public input invited on drafting of Spanish e-cigarette regulations
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products
FDA submits status report on action taken on e-cig applications…
26th July 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Southeast Asia regulatory round-up, July 2024
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
Expect a flurry of regulations on vaping and other alternative nicotine products in Southeast Asia over the second half of 2024. Multiple countries have promised to introduce the first-ever regulations for e-cigarettes
Reminder issued about child safety mechanisms on vapes…
26th July 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July
25th July 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
As US gubernatorial contests heat up, where do candidates stand on vaping?
25th July 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Though debate about US president Joe Biden’s potential replacement dominates headlines on the November elections, down-ballot races in many states may impact the future of vaping in the country
Bill to introduce track-and-trace stamps heads to second reading…
24th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
The DAERA notifies bill to ban disposable e-cigs…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Bill introduced to prohibit e-cigs that resemble school supplies…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Bill introduced to criminalise the manufacture, import and sale of e-cigs…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
DTI issues order suspending online sales of e-cigs…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
FDA and DOJ collaboration against the influx of illegal e-cigarettes into the US
19th July 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report looks at the US federal multi-agency task force to curb the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes, examines options companies have, and summarises the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on illicit e-cigs
