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Regulation and Legislation
UK vaping tax proposal draws criticism from pro-vaping public health sector
11th March 2024 - News analysis |
Although the new proposed UK vaping tax may achieve its aim of making vaping products unaffordable for some, there are concerns that it will also impact on their ability to work as smoking-cessation tools
Belgium awaits response from EC in second attempt to ban disposables
8th March 2024 - News analysis |
Belgium looks close to achieving a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, after failing in a previous attempt that was met by a negative opinion from the European Commission (EC) in late 2021
Two senators lend support to proposed disposables ban…
8th March 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Top 10 pending US vaping-related state bills, Q1 2024
8th March 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This short report details what ECigIntelligence considers the ten most significant vaping-related bills currently on the table in the 10 most highly populated US states
Poland’s health minister given green light by Tusk to start work on disposables ban
7th March 2024 - News analysis |
Poland’s health minister Izabela Leszczyna has unveiled plans to impose a ban on disposable e-cigarettes. Leszczyna said in an interview that prime minister Donald Tusk has given the go-ahead to launch legislative work
Possible new tax on e-liquids, regardless of nicotine content…
7th March 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Vaping Products Bill passes in final vote…
7th March 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
It’s a safe bet that no change will come from the latest vaping petition in the UK
7th March 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
UK vapers have been asked to support a new e-petition to demonstrate the level of opposition to a flavour ban, and it has so far garnered 40,000 signatures and counting
Weekly regulatory podcast: 26th February – 1st March
6th March 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
UK chancellor announces e-liquid tax in bid to price vaping out of reach of youth
6th March 2024 - News analysis |
E-liquids in the UK are closer to facing specific taxes for the first time, in a move aimed at reducing the rates of vaping among young people and non-smokers
Government launches consultation on potential vaping tax…
6th March 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Poland: e-cigarette regulation, March 2024
6th March 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in Poland for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime
DOH supports proposal to ban disposable e-cigs…
6th March 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
The disposable e-cig ban debate in Europe – can the EC block a national ban?
6th March 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report examines the debate around possible bans on disposable e-cigs in Europe and through a case study of the French bill banning e-cigarettes, analyses if such a bill can be blocked by the EC
Tobacco sanctions soon to be applicable to vaping products…
6th March 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Health Canada’s departmental plan sets out e-cig strategy…
5th March 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
ITC to investigate Pax Labs’ patent claim against ALD and Stiiizy…
5th March 2024 - Alerts | United States |
Bill introduced to set up directory of e-cig manufacturers…
5th March 2024 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
Government considers disposables ban…
5th March 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Health Canada asks for input on consolidating reporting regulations…
4th March 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Kazakhstan: e-cigarette regulation, March 2024
4th March 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for vaping products in Kazakhstan, covering all policy areas
Council rejects partial revision of Tobacco Act…
4th March 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
English harm perception of e-cigs has worsened considerably over past decade
4th March 2024 - News analysis |
Harm perception of vaping products has worsened substantially over the last decade in England, with most adult smokers now believing e-cigarettes to be as harmful as traditional cigarettes
Government approves bill to repeal previous tobacco legislation…
4th March 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Government to introduce provincial vaping tax…
4th March 2024 - Alerts | Alberta, Canada, North America |
Health ministry updates list of notified products…
4th March 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Italy’s courts bring the gavel down on companies violating e-cigarette ad laws
1st March 2024 - News analysis |
Italian courts have ordered several companies to remove product marketing campaigns of tobacco alternatives. This comes in the wake of injunctions initiated by consumer protection associations on issues they say are endemic
Petition against flavour ban has over 30% of signatures needed to go to parliament…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
US appellate court rejects Bidi Vapor’s emergency stay motion over MDO
29th February 2024 - News analysis |
A federal appellate court has rejected Bidi Vapor’s request to stay the latest denial by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA)
FDA comes out on top in ruling against Cloud 9 and Electric Clouds…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
CAP expands illegal vape ad monitoring to all social media platforms…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Disposable vape bans could benefit the industry
29th February 2024 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disposable vape bans are not all bad news for the e-cigarette sector, say ECigIntelligence experts Disposable vape bans in the UK and France have grabbed the headlines – and other countries are likely to follow. Both countries have recently said they will prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarettes in the near future, amid concerns about youth usage and the » Continue Reading.
FDA warning letters to online retailers cite unauthorised disposables sales…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Senate bill would prohibit deceptive vapour products…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | Minnesota, North America, United States |
Bill would create vapour directory of products and manufacturers…
29th February 2024 - Alerts | Kentucky, North America, United States |
