LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and Legislation
Congressmen write FDA for answers on illegal e-cig imports…
8th February 2024 - Alerts | Asia, China, North America, United States |
The dizzying task of trying to follow the EU tobacco policy revision process
8th February 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
European authorities seem unsure on the timeline for the next step in the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) review and laissez-faire about keeping anyone up to date on developments for it
United Arab Emirates: e-cigarette regulation, February 2024
7th February 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the e-cigarette regulatory framework in the United Arab Emirates, covering all policy areas from notification and advertising to taxation and retail restrictions
UK parliament debate emphasises harm reduction and critiques the WHO’s stance
7th February 2024 - News analysis |
In a UK parliamentary session, key figures voiced their concerns and positions just ahead of the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
UK’s plan to ban disposables aims to stem ‘growing stream of hard-to-recycle waste’
7th February 2024 - News analysis |
The UK government’s plan to ban the sale of disposable vapes will drop the number of hard-to-recycle devices that end up littered, environment secretary Steve Barclay said
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th January – 2nd February
6th February 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
PMI and BAT come to terms, settle patent disputes on alternative tobacco products
6th February 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco have agreed to resolve all patent infringement litigation between them related to their alternative tobacco products
Another bill to ban e-cigs sent for public discussion…
6th February 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Attorney general announces launch of Juul document depository…
6th February 2024 - Alerts | California, North Carolina, United States |
Spain: e-cigarette regulation, February 2024
5th February 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Spain, covering all policy areas from product and packaging requirements to notification and taxation
Vietnam: e-cigarette regulation, February 2024
5th February 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Vietnam, covering all policy areas
Weighty EU cancer inequalities report generally pessimistic about e-cig use
5th February 2024 - News analysis |
An influential European Union report, “Beating Cancer Inequalities in the EU”, has taken a cautious, generally pessimistic view on tobacco alternatives
Leaders in Latin American vape sector fear further e-cig restrictions at COP10
5th February 2024 - News analysis |
Leaders of vaping associations in Latin America have told ECigIntelligence they anticipate further restrictions and reinforced regional bans on tobacco alternative products to result from this week’s COP10
Health ministry updates list of notified e-cigs and refills…
5th February 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Tougher vaping restrictions from Spain’s anti-smoking plan expected this year
2nd February 2024 - News analysis |
Health minister Mónica García announced that Spain will have a new smoking prevention plan in place this year, reforming the tobacco law – which is expected to bring about new restrictions for vaping
Netherlands: e-cigarette regulation, February 2024
2nd February 2024 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in the Netherlands, covering all policy areas from taxation to notification requirements and advertising restrictions
Malaysia: e-cigarette regulation, February 2024
1st February 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the current and near future regulation of vaping products in Malaysia, covering all policy areas from notification and advertising to taxation and labelling requirements
No current plans to ban vape advertising in sports venues…
31st January 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd-26th January
31st January 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
New tax bill for e-cigs introduced…
31st January 2024 - Alerts | North America, Tennessee, United States |
Environmental management round-up: new approaches across the globe
31st January 2024 - News analysis |
Regulators continue to increase restrictions in an attempt to minimise the environmental impact of vaping. ECigIntelligence looks at how different countries are trying to tackle the same issues
Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced in this session…
30th January 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Are Australia’s vaping laws working to reduce smoking and youth vaping rates?
30th January 2024 - News analysis |
Australian restrictions on the sale of vaping products are so severe as to constitute a de facto ban, according to a public health expert. It has now also banned the general sale of nicotine-free vapes
Health ministry to introduce new sanctions for tobacco and vape violations…
30th January 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
UK government’s plan to ban disposables: a ‘straightforward’ fix for youth vaping?
29th January 2024 - News analysis |
British prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban the sale of disposable vape products in a move the government says will tackle the rise in youth vaping
Government to ban disposables…
29th January 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Obrador plans to introduce another bill banning vaping…
29th January 2024 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
An overview of the judicial challenges to California’s tobacco product flavour ban
29th January 2024 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
On 8th January, the US Supreme Court declined to hear tobacco company RJ Reynolds’ challenge to California’s flavour ban on tobacco products. This isn’t the first time a similar challenge has been rejected
EU tobacco policy revision delayed, with next steps not expected before Q3 2024
26th January 2024 - News analysis |
No further steps are expected in the revision of the EU legislative framework for tobacco control at least until this year’s second half, based on updates of the evaluation process timeline on the EC website
Senate overrides governor’s veto: only state can enact vape rules…
26th January 2024 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Chinese manufacturer appeals MDO amid criticism of US FDA’s ‘prohibition mania’
26th January 2024 - News analysis |
China-based Shenzhen IVPS Technology, parent to the Smok vaping device brand, has appealed the US FDA’s marketing denial order (MDO) for six Smok-branded e-cigarette kits and parts
Ministry will clarify vape sales return process by end of March…
26th January 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Guidance issued on new battery rules…
26th January 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Leak suggests minister wants higher fines for under-age vape sales…
25th January 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Public hearings resume on tobacco bill…
24th January 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
