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Ireland takes another step towards banning e-cigarette sales to under-18s
28th October 2019 - News analysis |
The Irish government has approved a proposal put forward by health minister Simon Harris to ban sales of vaping products to under-18s
Regulation and Legislation
India puts e-cigarette and heated tobacco ban out to public consultation
26th October 2019 - News analysis |
Following the ordinance banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, the Indian government is moving forward by drafting a bill which must be approved by parliament reaffirming its effects
US Congress committee rushes through bill to tax nicotine
25th October 2019 - News analysis |
A Democrat-controlled US House committee has comfortably approved a bill to tax nicotine in vaping products to discourage their use
FDA orders Eonsmoke to remove nearly 100 products from US market
25th October 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
New Jersey e-liquid manufacturer Eonsmoke has been ordered by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove from the market 96 products that do not have a marketing authorisation order
South Korea tightens e-cig rules in wake of first death linked to vaping
24th October 2019 - News analysis |
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced a set of measures to restrict imports, sales and use of e-cigarettes and recommended users to stop vaping to avoid “lung damage and death”
Could Colorado marijuana additives rules give a vital lead on lung illness?
24th October 2019 - News analysis |
Rules proposed by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division could provide a national US model on product safety in the light of the on-going vape-related lung illness outbreak
Los Angeles city council to consider e-cig ban ‘until FDA approval’
24th October 2019 - News analysis |
A motion from a Los Angeles councilmember is requesting the city attorney to prohibit the sale of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices in LA until they are approved by the US FDA
FDA approves its first modified risk tobacco order for eight snus products
23rd October 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has granted its first ever modified risk orders to eight snus products from Swedish Match, which can now be advertised as less harmful than traditional cigarettes
Judge halts Montana ban on flavoured e-cigs, Massachusetts told to try again
22nd October 2019 - News analysis |
A judge in Montana has temporarily halted the state’s emergency ban on flavoured e-cigarettes – while in Massachusetts the state has been ordered to rewrite the terms of its prohibition order
Now Oregon flavours ban is put on hold by court as lung cases hit 1479
21st October 2019 - News analysis |
The Oregon Court of Appeals has temporarily barred governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority from enforcing a prohibition on flavoured nicotine vapour products
Israel may be hit with all-out e-cig ban until parliament decides on new law
21st October 2019 - News analysis |
Israel’s Ministry of Health is considering issuing an emergency regulation that would ban e-cigarettes in the country until parliament, the Knesset, discusses new legislation
German talks prepare for outdoor ad ban – but will it include e-cigs?
18th October 2019 - News analysis |
A number of MPs from Germany’s ruling coalition have emphasised their willingness to reach agreement quickly on a federal ban on outdoor advertising of tobacco products
Parliamentary committee discusses TPD-like regulation in Ukraine
17th October 2019 - News analysis |
A new bill that would regulate nicotine-containing products in Ukraine in line with the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has been registered in the country’s parliament
Governor to appeal after court halts Michigan’s ban on flavoured e-cigs
17th October 2019 - News analysis |
The ban on flavoured nicotine e-cigarettes in Michigan has been put on hold after a judge issued an injunction barring governor Gretchen Whitmer from enforcing the prohibition until further notice
Smoking and vaping restricted equally: Montenegro regulatory report
16th October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
As Montenegro prepares to potentially join the EU we find that the country is already bringing its vaping regulations in line with the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
Greek parliament gives green light to tighter rules on smoking and vaping
16th October 2019 - News analysis |
A new anti-smoking law that adds to the list of public places where smoking and vaping are banned has been passed by the Greek parliament
Reynolds American files 150,000-page PMTA submission for Vuse
15th October 2019 - News analysis |
Reynolds American has submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for authorisation to continue marketing Vuse e-cigarettes in the US
First state to ban flavoured nicotine e-cigs: Michigan regulatory report
15th October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In September, Michigan became the first US state to announce a ban on flavoured nicotine vaping products. This report provides further in-depth informaton about the current regulatory landscape in the state
Arizona governor opposes flavour bans, backs campaign against kids’ use
15th October 2019 - News analysis |
Arizona governor Doug Ducey is holding out against the national trend towards banning flavoured vaping products, but backing a hard-hitting anti-vape campaign aimed at children
Canada takes measured approach to lung illness, with federal/provincial task group
14th October 2019 - News analysis |
Faced with its first case of a vaping-related illness, Canada’s public health agency is calling on provincial authorities to report cases that could be linked to vaping and has set up a joint federal/provincial task group
Fresh restrictions in the pipeline: Greece regulatory report
14th October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A new proposal regarding e-cigs could bring fresh restrictions and enforcement if approved. This report explores recent updates to current regulations in Greece
Individual US state executive actions against flavoured vaping products
11th October 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
With fear running high over the US outbreak of vaping-related lung illness, a number of states have leapt ahead of promised federal action to clamp down themselves on flavoured e-cigarette products
Montana bans flavoured e-liquids as lung injury cases approach 1300
11th October 2019 - News analysis |
Flavoured vaping products, including those containing CBD and THC, are to be banned in Montana under a 120-day emergency rule from 22nd October
German court confirms marketing ban on Juul over missing waste symbol
10th October 2019 - News analysis |
The district court in the western German city of Düsseldorf has upheld a ruling temporarily banning Juul Labs from marketing its flavoured pods in the country
Colombia moves towards legislation equating vapes with combustibles
10th October 2019 - News analysis |
Legislation to restrict the use of e-cigarettes in Colombia is picking up momentum, with a final vote in Congress expected by the end of the year
Court grants breathing-space to e-cig firms challenging India’s ban
9th October 2019 - News analysis |
An Indian judge has granted interim relief, allowing two vaping companies to keep their e-cig stocks pending the adoption of a ban on the production, distribution, import and sales of e-cigarettes nationwide
Greece may allow another six months for the sale of DIY e-liquids
8th October 2019 - News analysis |
Vape store owners in Greece could be given another six months to sell do-it-yourself (DIY) products, under a proposed new law drafted and published by the Ministry of Health
Oregon includes nicotine and THC in emergency ban on e-cig flavours
7th October 2019 - News analysis |
Oregon governor Kate Brown has issued an executive order prohibiting the sale of all flavoured vaping products in the state, “including those containing nicotine or THC”
Global e-cigarette industry will feel the effects of US lung outbreak and legal restrictions
7th October 2019 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECigIntelligence forecast: US market will shrink by 13% as vapers return to smoking, despite government warnings not to do so The recent outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping in the United States will sharply slow the growth of the world’s e-cigarette industry over the coming year. The US will suffer the business consequences most heavily, » Continue Reading.
Ireland prepares to ban vape sales to under-18s or via vending machines
7th October 2019 - News analysis |
Ireland is considering a ban on sales of vaping products to under-18s amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use by young people
Regional regulations differ regarding e-cigs: Spain regulatory report
7th October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The current government in Spain has proposed to regulate vaping, but this could change following the results of the upcoming November elections
New York state e-cig ban on hold until 18th October, court rules
4th October 2019 - News analysis |
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has put on hold the emergency regulation banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes that governor Andrew Cuomo adopted on 18th September
Juul withdraws support from bid to overturn San Francisco e-cig ban
3rd October 2019 - News analysis |
After being the main financial backer of the campaign to overturn San Francisco’s vaping ban on November’s public ballot, Juul has changed its mind and decided to withdraw all support from the organising group
E-liquid producer challenges Canada’s restriction on e-cigarette promotion
3rd October 2019 - News analysis |
A Canadian manufacturer is challenging the prohibition against promoting vaping as a healthier alternative included in the national Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA)
Strict tax regime remains: Pennsylvania regulatory report
3rd October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Pennsylvania is one of the least vaper-friendly states in the US following an amendment to the Tax Reform Code. This report provides a comprehensive summary of regulations in the state
As PMTA deadline approaches, US industry fears the end may be nigh
2nd October 2019 - News analysis |
The US vapour industry is not happy with the FDA’s new guidelines for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs), with some fearing there may soon be no small manufacturers left to regulate
Swiss upper house backs ban on e-cig sales to minors and ad restrictions
2nd October 2019 - News analysis |
The upper house of the Swiss Federal Assembly, the Council of States, has approved a ban on the sale of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to under-18s and on advertising them in magazines or online
Philippines e-cig makers in race to comply with new licensing law
1st October 2019 - News analysis |
Vaping companies in the Philippines are entering the final stretch before the government starts monitoring their activities and enforcing new regulations
Mild retail restrictions on e-cigs: Slovakia regulatory report
1st October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape for vapour products in Slovakia, including information relating to age, retail and product restrictions
South Africa regulatory report: unclear regulations remain
1st October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The South African government has publicly taken a radical stance against e-cigarettes, promising to restrict them in the same way as tobacco. This report covers regulatory areas including advertising and marketing, tax and enforcement
New York expands flavours ban to menthol; Washington to follow
30th September 2019 - News analysis |
Governor Andrew Cuomo has accepted the recommendation of New York State’s health authorities to extend the recently announced ban on e-cigarette flavours to menthol
Greek clampdown in the name of ‘public health and human rights’
30th September 2019 - News analysis |
The new chairman of the Greek Committee of Experts on Tobacco Control has backed the government’s commitment to enforcing and strengthening the existing smoking and vaping restrictions
Russia approves progressive tax increase for vaping products and HnB
28th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Russian Duma has adopted a new bill that amends the tax code for 2020, increasing excise tax applied to electronic cigarettes
US industry alarmed for the vaping future; lung cases rise to over 800
27th September 2019 - News analysis |
While the CDC has raised the number of suspected lung disease cases to 805, key industry figures admit that vaping in the US is at a crossroads – and the next steps could prove vital
Sharpless: ‘PMTA policy doesn’t mean flavoured e-cigs can never be sold’
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Acting US FDA commissioner Ned Sharpless told a House hearing there would be no blanket e-cigarette flavour ban in response to the country’s outbreak of lung illness
Two more US state governors issue e-liquid prohibitions by decree
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have joined the list of US states that have banned sales of e-liquids since the lung illness outbreak that was declared at the end of August
South Korea cracks down on public smoking, vaping and HnB use
25th September 2019 - News analysis |
Local authorities across South Korea are carrying out patrols to enforce regulations against smoking, vaping and use of heat-not-burn (HnB) products in a wide range of public places
ASH report: half as many vapers as smokers in UK; dual users down
24th September 2019 - News analysis |
New data has been published by UK anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) to show that there are now half as many vapers in the UK as smokers, with 3.6million people vaping compared to 7.2m smokers in 2018 – and the majority of those vapers are ex-smokers.
Tasmania holds back a decision on raising purchasing age to 21
23rd September 2019 - News analysis |
The parliament of the Australian island state of Tasmania has delayed a bill to ban the sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to under-21s
FDA outlines what PMTAs must include: youth protection, comparative risk are key
21st September 2019 - News analysis |
The FDA’s draft guidelines for PMTAs acknowledge a continuum of risk in tobacco products, while also placing much emphasis on youth protection
