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Regulation and Legislation
Poland’s next government may ease up on vape taxes and allow Sunday shopping
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
Plans for fewer tobacco-related points-of-sale and increased age limit…
26th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Lithuania: e-cigarette regulation, October 2023
26th October 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for vaping products, covering all policy areas from advertising and retail to notification and taxation
Njoy sues 34 vape companies over illegal flavoured sales in a US federal case
25th October 2023 - News analysis |
Njoy is taking market regulation into its own hands through a US federal lawsuit that accuses 34 manufacturers of illegally selling disposable flavoured vaping devices in California and under federal law
Appeals court rejects Logic’s bid for review of MDO…
24th October 2023 - Alerts | United States |
Is the UK government getting it wrong with a possible ban on disposable vapes?
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
While the British government may hope that a ban on disposable e-cigarettes would cut down both waste and youth vaping, others have warned that it could have negative consequences too
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd October 2023 - 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
Supreme tackles under-age vaping and the environmental impact of disposables
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
UK vape maker Supreme has outlined measures to mitigate increased interest from under-age consumers in its 88Vape brand and reduce the environmental impact of disposables
To tax or not to tax: will coalition give green light to cut e-cig tax in Germany?
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
German politicians are at odds over whether – and how – to tackle taxation of e-cigarettes. Since the so-called “traffic light coalition” came to power, there have been calls to amend the current tax regulations
Switzerland may ease proposed ban and allow advertising of tobacco alternatives
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Some advertising of tobacco alternatives will likely be allowed to continue in Swiss print media, after legislators voted against a proposed complete ban and approved an SGK-S suggestion to amend proposed restrictions
Njoy files lawsuit against dozens of vaping companies for illicit products…
20th October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
New notification rules come into effect tomorrow…
20th October 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
What could the future hold for a smoke-free UK with tighter vaping restrictions?
19th October 2023 - Blogs |
With the British government’s new raft of proposals on regulating tobacco products, it’s possible to make some tentative predictions just from the questions being asked in a current consultation
Messaging in private channels still counts as promotional, says ASA
19th October 2023 - News analysis |
E-cigarette companies in the UK cannot publish promotional material such as discount codes on private servers on the social media platform Discord – even if the content is accessible only to those actively seeking it
Tax stamps on vapour products rules and prices…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Possible national tax on vape products for 2025…
19th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Bill to legalise e-cigs submitted to the Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Bill to tax e-liquids referred to Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Government launches public consultation on vaping…
17th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th October 2023 - 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 Dutch government following recent collapse could affect e-cig regulations
17th October 2023 - News analysis |
The nearly 18m people of the Netherlands face uncertainty following the collapse of the government this summer. The Cabinet is currently overseeing the nation with a “caretaker” status until the 22nd November general election
Belgium introduces e-liquid excise duty to adapt to evolving tobacco market
16th October 2023 - News analysis |
Belgium has introduced an e-liquid excise duty that will come into force on 1st January 2024. It will target all nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-liquids, irrespective of whether intended for use in e-cigs or as a refill
Senator to present bill to regulate e-cigs…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Chamber of Deputies approves e-liquids tax bill…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
MPs question delay of vaping ban…
13th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
GTNF speakers warn against letting loudest voices drive vaping regulations
12th October 2023 - News analysis |
Public pressure can drive legislators to make populist decisions on nicotine product regulation that are not based on evidence, warned speakers at the recent Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) in Seoul
Would e-cigarettes escape a generational ban on tobacco purchases in England?
12th October 2023 - Blogs |
A newly proposed generational ban on tobacco purchases in England may accelerate the already dropping cigarette smoking rates among young people in the country
Panama Supreme Court agrees to hear lawsuit on ‘unconstitutional’ e-cig ban
11th October 2023 - News analysis |
Panama’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that claims the country’s 2022 e-cig and heated tobacco ban is unconstitutional – a move seen as a positive first step by tobacco harm reduction groups
Supreme Court will not hear Avail Vapor case against FDA MDO…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Health secretary concerned over stats on youth e-cig use…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Consultation ends tomorrow on draft of e-cig ordinance…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th October 2023 - 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
Could the UK’s generational smoking ban lead to unintended consequences?
10th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK’s plan to introduce a progressive age ban for tobacco products has been welcomed by many in the public health world, but others warn that it and other government-proposed measures might have unintended results
