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Regulation and Legislation
Sweden scraps plans for a flavour ban as government proposal is overturned
22nd June 2022 - News analysis |
Sweden’s parliament, the Riksdag, has rejected a government proposal to ban flavoured e-liquids and nicotine products, citing a lack of evidence of potential harm from such additives
Luxembourg: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022
22nd June 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Luxembourg for e-cigarettes and their related products
Bill to restrict vapour product sales…
21st June 2022 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Company files appeal against presidential decree…
17th June 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
House passes bill raising age limit for purchasing tobacco and vapour products…
17th June 2022 - Alerts | Michigan, North America, United States |
Romania: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022
16th June 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to retail channel restrictions and packaging rules
Anvisa to consider views on possible e-cig regulation…
16th June 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Mexican president accused of ‘witch hunt’ after decree banning e-cig sales
15th June 2022 - News analysis |
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has signed a decree to prohibit “the circulation and sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems, electronic cigarettes and vapes”
China Tobacco ready to start licensing vape retailers under new regulations
14th June 2022 - News analysis |
China’s Tobacco Monopoly Administration is ready to begin licensing e-cigarette retailers, with existing vape stores taking priority
Njoy wins some, loses some in Daily PMTA verdict…
13th June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
US FDA hands Njoy a Daily PMTA boost – but it’s strictly tobacco flavours only
13th June 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed its first premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) for a disposable e-cigarette, authorising two tobacco flavours of Njoy Daily
Hong Kong’s effective e-cig prohibition ‘puts smoking reduction target at risk’
13th June 2022 - News analysis |
New regulations that came into force at the end of April will make it hard for Hong Kong to achieve its 2025 smoking reduction targets, one concerned harm reduction association claims
Senate rejects ‘flawed’ tobacco control bill…
13th June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |
Bill to raise legal age scheduled for hearing…
10th June 2022 - Alerts | Michigan, North America, United States |
Today is the deadline for sending technical and scientific information about e-cigs…
10th June 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Dutch health and environment body wants ban on flavours, including tobacco
9th June 2022 - News analysis |
In a first, Dutch health authorities are looking to ban tobacco flavourings on top of those more usually prohibited, such as sweet and fruit flavours
Khan report released today…
9th June 2022 - Alerts | England, Europe, United Kingdom |
Released Khan report encourages vaping in UK to reach 2030 smoke-free goal
9th June 2022 - News analysis |
The UK government must take further action to promote vaping products and accelerate the path to prescribed e-cigarettes if it wants to achieve its 2030 smoke-free ambition for England, according to an independent tobacco review
FDA announces launch of new e-cig prevention campaign…
9th June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Health secretary suggests president won’t sign nicotine bill…
9th June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Parliament adopts bill to amend the Tax Code…
9th June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Australian companies looking to sell prescription nicotine products online
8th June 2022 - News analysis |
Companies are trying new ways to reach vaping customers in severely restricted Australia, but they must be careful not to fall foul of strict guidelines that separate promoting from simply informing the public about prescription goods
US FDA bends to external pressures and lobbying over following science, says VTA
8th June 2022 - Blogs |
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actions in the name of public health threaten to have the opposite effect by leaving the vaping sector in the hands of big tobacco, a vaping association claims
FDA issues more warning letters…
8th June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Decree prohibiting sale of e-cigs and e-liquids is published…
8th June 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
Medical groups want regulatory bill vetoed…
8th June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
New rule published relating to permit holder violation…
7th June 2022 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |
North Macedonia: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022
7th June 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for vaping in North Macedonia, covering all policy areas from packaging and advertising to taxation, notification and sanctions
Czech Republic looks to include harm reduction in public health strategy
6th June 2022 - News analysis |
The Czech Republic is set to become the main EU proponent of tobacco harm-reduction policy following a change in philosophy among leaders
Health, environment damage: e-cigs and vaping products ‘are not the solution’
3rd June 2022 - News analysis |
Next-generation tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco alternatives are not the solution to damage caused by the tobacco industry to both public health and the environment, according to speakers at a World Health Organization (WHO) conference
LA City council passes flavour ordinance…
3rd June 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
