
Regulation and Legislation


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





Annual increase to e-liquid excise duty starts 1st January…
10th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, North Macedonia |



Harmful ingredients bill approved by Parliament…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |



City council passes bill to ban flavours in tobacco products…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |


Vaping association responds to government plans…
6th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

ENDS debate splits opinion in Brazil, where over 2m users defy current ban
6th October 2023 - News analysis |
The first in a series of debates on tobacco alternatives in Brazil has shown how opinion is slowly evolving. A public hearing on the regulatory status of ENDS was held on 28th September




UK’s plan for smoke-free generation aims to ban tobacco and restrict e-cigs
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government is considering a generational ban for most tobacco products – but not e-cigarettes – as well as restrictions on disposable vapes and flavours, according to proposals issued this week

Senate approves bill to regulate e-cigarettes…
5th October 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |

Keeping track of the disposables scene: how will it weather the regulatory storm?
5th October 2023 - Blogs |
We estimate that disposables now account for nearly 40% of the global vape market. But the growth rate that led disposables to their current success also seems to be leading them into a perfect storm

Government to hold consultation about new restrictions for e-cigs…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |



Disposables currently account for nearly 40% of the vape market
4th October 2023 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disposables currently account for nearly 40% of the global vape market, new report says Disposable e-cigarettes are now taking almost 40% of the vape sector, according to new analysis from ECigIntelligence. After an initial boom in the United States, the disposables market is now growing at a faster pace in other countries. Consumers are mainly attracted to » Continue Reading.

Notifications list updated…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

E-cigs on agenda in circular economy debate today…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Njoy turns the table on Juul in patent war, filing ITC complaint and federal lawsuit
3rd October 2023 - News analysis |
Njoy has gone on the offensive in its patent battle with Juul Labs over Njoy’s Ace device and the Ace pods. The subsidiary of Altria Group recently filed an ITC complaint and a federal lawsuit

Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th-29th September
3rd 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




Opposition parties defend e-cig regulation…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

CARE for Moms Act proposes new e-cig tax…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Vape regulation could be equated with tobacco products…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
