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New York State lawmakers consider nicotine and advertising restrictions
19th June 2019 - News analysis |
Lawmakers in New York State have proposed a new round of restrictions on e-cigarettes and nicotine products
Regulation and Legislation
FDA offers retailers digital calendars to help with age verification
19th June 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has created a new digital age verification calendar to help retailers to avoid selling e-cigs and other tobacco products to under-age customers
Russia may extend tax to reusable e-cigarettes and HnB devices
17th June 2019 - News analysis |
Reusable e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices could soon be taxed in Russia for the first time as part of a review of the country’s taxation system
US FDA proposes bringing PMTA deadline significantly forward
14th June 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has suggested that the deadline for the submission of premarket tobacco product (PMTA) applications could be significantly advanced
The waiting’s over as FDA produces its guidance on PMTA submissions
12th June 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has published its long awaited guidance for premarket tobacco products applications (PMTAs) for e-cigarettes, including a number of non-binding recommendations for vaping manufacturers
Indonesia regulatory report
11th June 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The legal classification of e-cigarettes in Indonesia is not entirely clear, as in different situations they may fall under either tobacco law or consumer product regulation
China regulatory report, including Hong Kong and Macau
11th June 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report on Chinese regulation includes updates on the proposed national e-cigarette standard and reviews what will change once it is integrated into the regulatory framework
Hong Kong debates blanket e-cig ban and its possible repercussions
10th June 2019 - News analysis |
Industry and unions in Hong Kong have warned that a proposed ban on e-cigarettes could undermine the city’s status as a major hub for their import and export
San Francisco moves towards e-cig sales prohibition ‘until FDA acts’
10th June 2019 - News analysis |
Legislators in San Francisco have advanced a bill to ban the sale of e-cigs in the city until the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the products
Michigan criminalises youth possession of vaping products
7th June 2019 - News analysis |
Young people in the US state of Michigan will risk criminal charges for possession of an e-cigarette after governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two new bills into law
A new round of vaping taxes swings around for US states
4th June 2019 - News analysis |
Various US jurisdictions have adopted new tax regimes or amended existing ones that treat e-cigs like tobacco products in order to fight youth uptake
UK NHS trusts show progress with PHE vaping guidelines
3rd June 2019 - News analysis |
Public Health England (PHE) found that there is a “steady progress” in National Health Service Trusts becoming smoke-free environments, and the organisation has welcomed the policies that some hospitals are implementing on creating designated vaping areas.
Anti-tobacco policies light up on World No Tobacco Day
31st May 2019 - News analysis |
Health authorities around the world presented their policies against e-cigarettes and novel tobacco products World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)
Middle Eastern states move to legalise e-cigarettes, but at a high price
29th May 2019 - News analysis |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan have decided to allow the sale of e-cigarettes, as Middle Eastern attitudes toward vaping shift
Beverly Hills cops it, the first US city to ban tobacco and e-cig sales
28th May 2019 - News analysis |
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, home to countless stars of the entertainment business, is heading for the most stringent tobacco sales ban in the US
Indian court holds off national ban, but states press on with prohibition
27th May 2019 - News analysis |
Several states in India are pressing ahead with e-cig bans, despite a court judgement preventing the national government insisting on total prohibition of vaping products
Seeking enlightenment, FDA plans to visit vape factories
24th May 2019 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to visit vapour manufacturers in an effort to better understand the development, manufacturing, and testing of electronic delivery nicotine systems, as it pushes forward in its regulation of the category.
Belgium raises legal purchase age, bans vaping in cars with kids
24th May 2019 - News analysis |
Belgium is to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and ban vaping in private vehicles when minors are present
So IQOS has PMTA approval – but what does that mean in practice?
23rd May 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
PMI’s heated tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables have been granted market authorisation by the FDA – here are the details
The Lone Star State is not alone as Tobacco 21 wave spreads across US
21st May 2019 - News analysis |
Texas is set to become the next in a wave of states raising the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21
What will European elections mean for the future of e-cigarette regulation?
20th May 2019 - News analysis |
The rising popularity of tobacco alternatives as well as new regulations on the way will make the e-cigarette issue hard to ignore after this week’s European elections
Federal judge tells FDA to hurry up, while North Carolina sues Juul
16th May 2019 - News analysis |
A federal judge has ordered the US FDA to accelerate its reviewing of e-cigarettes currently on the market. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s attorney general is taking Juul to court
E-cig companies face toughest clampdowns in South America and the Middle East
16th May 2019 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A new tool from ECigIntelligence clarifies global regulatory requirements for the e-cig industry If you’re looking for the strictest e–cig regulations across a region worldwide, look no further than the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon, Brunei, Egypt, Iran and Qatar all showing a no-nonsense approach. South America is not far behind, with Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela operating tough regulatory regimes; » Continue Reading.
Sharpless keeps the FDA on its chosen path against youth vaping ‘epidemic’
16th May 2019 - News analysis |
In the words of acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, the US FDA remains set on fighting the “epidemic of e-cigarette use by kids” and on “strategies to help those who are already addicted”
State governor asked to think again as Washington follows the tax trend
15th May 2019 - News analysis |
Vape shop owners and manufacturers in Washington State remain on edge as a controversial vaping tax has yet to be signed into law
Quebec may appeal after court strikes down its e-cig promotion bans
14th May 2019 - News analysis |
The government of Quebec must decide by early June whether to appeal against a Quebec Superior Court judgement that struck down several restrictions on promoting vaping
Health minister Blokhuis tells Dutch House why he won’t support vaping
13th May 2019 - News analysis |
Dutch health secretary Paul Blokhuis has further defended his position that electronic cigarettes are not a successful tool for giving up smoking and provided details on upcoming regulations
California bill could ban disposable e-cigs, apply new manufacturing standards
10th May 2019 - News analysis |
The California state legislature is considering a proposed law that would have an important impact in the local e-cigarette industry. Senate bill 424 would ban disposable and other single-use nicotine products to any person “of any age” in order to reduce environmental waste.
Motorsport expected to ignore WHO’s call to end tobacco sponsorship
8th May 2019 - News analysis |
A call by the WHO for governments to enforce bans on all tobacco or e-cigarette advertising and sponsorship in sports events has had no formal response from the world of motor racing
Activists wary of industry-backed Arizona bill to raise legal sales age
7th May 2019 - News analysis |
An Arizona bill that has the support of the e-cigarette and tobacco industries would raise the state’s minimum legal age for purchasing nicotine and tobacco products from 18 to 21, but tobacco control activists are wary
China issues new industry standards for e-cigarettes and e-liquids
7th May 2019 - News analysis |
China is set to enforce new industry standards for electronic cigarettes, laid out in detail in a recent submission to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Florida turns indoor vaping ban into law, other measures discussed
6th May 2019 - News analysis |
Lawmakers in Florida are at the end of the state’s annual legislative session. During this year’s session, members of both chambers and political parties supported several measures that would restrict the sale and use of e-cigarettes across the state.
New Zealand raises vaping awareness for smoking cessation
3rd May 2019 - News analysis |
New Zealand has set in stone its objective of becoming a smoke-free country, and the latest measure to achieve this by 2025 is a plan to raise public awareness of vaping as a way to stop smoking
BAT faces complaint that social media promotion of Vype targets kids
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating a complaint that a social media campaign for Vype e-cigarettes targets children and young people
IQOS reaction: ‘Approval works for PMI, but what about the little guy?’
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
There have been mixed reactions from within the industry to the FDA decision to allow PMI’s heated-tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables onto the US market
Public opinion in Texas favours sin tax on tobacco to fund education
1st May 2019 - News analysis |
More than two-thirds of voters in Texas reportedly favour the idea of using “sin” taxes on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to help fund schools
FDA gives the green light for IQOS roll-out onto the US market
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has given its approval for Philip Morris International (PMI)’s IQOS in the US, along with its associated consumables ― the first heated-tobacco products to be so approved
Poland plans 3% tobacco tax increase along with end of 0% e-liquid rate
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced it will raise the excise tax on novel tobacco products by 3% next year as part of its plans to adjust the rates on alcohol and tobacco products in accordance with inflation
Heated tobacco taxation in the EU: classification, rates and structures
26th April 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
We examine heated tobacco tax laws in EU countries where HnB products have been launched or specific laws introduced, and what would happen in countries where neither has yet occurred
Bill in US Congress to ban flavours and online sales, raise age limit to 21
24th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill has been proposed in the US Congress that would raise the minimum purchasing age for vapour products to 21 throughout the country, prohibit online e-cig sales, and ban flavours, including menthol
World Bank recommends taxing e-cigs to raise revenue and cut youth use
23rd April 2019 - News analysis |
The World Bank has published a paper on e-cigarette use and taxation that could prove influential in many countries, possibly leading towards moves for greater taxing of vapour products
Swedish agencies cooperate on general advice for e-cig marketing
19th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Swedish Consumer Agency is preparing general advice on the marketing of e-cigarettes and refill containers to be published once the new amendment of the Tobacco Act comes into force on 1st July
British Columbia considers banning flavours, restricting e-cig sales
17th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Canadian province of British Columbia is considering a ban on e-liquid flavours, and restricting e-cig sales to adult-only tobacco stores, vape stores and approved pharmacies
FDA orders 12 major store chains to stop selling tobacco products to kids
17th April 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has written to 12 well-known convenience store chains – including Walmart, Kroger, and Family Dollar – accusing them of selling tobacco products to minors and ordering them to stop
European Commission sets aside major funds for planned revision of TPD
15th April 2019 - News analysis |
The European Commission has allocated a significant part of its health budget for the year to gathering data for the coming revision of the the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
E-cigs controlled by state monopoly: Tunisia regulatory report
12th April 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The e-cig industry in Tunisia is currently a state monopoly; the only e-cigs and refill containers which can be purchased in Tunisia must be bought through the state corporation. Vaping products fall mostly under tobacco laws
Wisconsin budget proposes to apply 71% tobacco tax to e-cig products
12th April 2019 - News analysis |
The $83.4bn, two-year Wisconsin state budget proposal for 2020-2021 proposes a tax of 71% on e-cigs products, by placing them under the existing state tobacco tax
India’s trade ministry says there’s ‘no legal basis’ to ban e-cig imports – yet
11th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Indian trade ministry has said there is no legal basis for prohibiting e-cig imports, and is reported to have asked the health ministry to prepare legislation that will have that effect
Portugal regulatory report
10th April 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Our updated report outlines the rules governing e-cigarettes in Portugal, where they have been regulated since 2016 according to the European TPD, and how the regulations are applied
Texas introduces bills to tax vaping products, ban enticing containers
10th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill in the Texas House of Representatives would ban the sale of vaping product containers with features that might entice young people, while others would impose e-liquid taxes
