LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Bill won’t pass before July election…
24th May 2024 - Alerts | United Kingdom |
FDA adds e-cig manufacturer to import alert red list…
24th May 2024 - Alerts | United States |
MEP elections: navigating the rightward shift and its impact on the nicotine sector
23rd May 2024 - News analysis |
A rise in support for radical and nationalist right-wing parties across Europe is not expected to dismantle the existing grand coalition of political groups during the upcoming elections for members of European Parliament, analysts suggest
Paraguay: the hub for illegal trafficking of e-cigarettes into Argentina and Brazil
23rd May 2024 - News analysis |
Paraguay has become the main entry point for the millions of vaping devices sold and consumed illegally in Argentina and Brazil — where vape imports are prohibited — according to industry experts
UK snap general elections on 4th July could affect nicotine products industry…
23rd May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Could Ireland’s aim to raise the legal age for tobacco use affect vaping products?
23rd May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, but vaping products could be safe from the age hike (for now)
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd 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
US vape store survey 2023 – continued pessimism for a struggling industry
22nd May 2024 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
ECigIntelligence’s annual survey of US vape stores finds a drop in monthly revenue; an increase in disposables stocks and a decrease in e-liquids and hardware; and concerns over business continuing to slow
No consensus among senators over e-cig regulation bill…
22nd May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Serbia: e-cigarette regulation, May 2024
22nd May 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Serbia for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas
Government against applying product restrictions to nic-free e-liquids…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Njoy applies to FDA to market vape with access-restriction tech…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | United States |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: e-cigarette regulation, May 2024
21st May 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering all policy areas
New petition against e-cig ban…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Slovakia plans new e-cig duty in 2025 with annual hike to boost tax coffers
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned
Senate committees to hold e-cig bill public hearing on 21st May…
17th May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Vaping Products Bill becomes law today…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Health secretary rejects motions to ban disposables…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
UK brand applies to MHRA for novel nicotine replacement therapy device
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy in the UK
Compromise is key for the future of novel products and harm reduction in Europe
16th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The next European Parliament may feature a new mix of members who are likely to change Europe’s conservative stance on novel products and include harm-reduction strategies as part of the debate
EU elections may shift policy focus onto harm reduction, says tobacco group rep
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
With EU elections looming, tobacco harm-reduction issues could play an important role and contribute to potential shifts in policy focus, despite the varying political stances across parties, says Frank Henkler-Stephani
Supreme Court declares e-cig ban unconstitutional…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Panama |
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
