
Regulation and Legislation


Liverpool City Council vows to fight youth vaping…
3rd October 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |



FDA issues new warning letters…
3rd October 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Canadian vape stores are pessimistic due to regulatory restrictions
3rd October 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States | Canada, North America |


City council announces seizure of 77,000 illegal e-cigs…
3rd October 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |




Federal excise duty for vaping products applies from 1st October…
30th September 2022 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

FDA’s CTP launches resource on vaping and nicotine addiction for US schools
30th September 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has launched an online resource centre providing science-based, standards-mapped materials that teachers can use to help their students understand the dangers of vaping and nicotine addiction

Juul criticises the FDA’s approach to vaping regulation…
30th September 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Consultation ends on plan to limit range of e-liquid flavours…
28th September 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Switzerland takes another step on long march towards stricter advertising ban
27th September 2022 - News analysis |
The Swiss Federal Council has opened the consultation process with Switzerland’s cantons on a bill to tighten restrictions on the advertising of tobacco and vaping products

New York: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
27th September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in New York for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime

Juul’s new suit against US FDA seeks materials withheld in suspended MDO
23rd September 2022 - News analysis |
Juul Labs is asking a judge to order the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release information related to its now-vacated denial of the company’s premarket tobacco application (PMTA), calling the withholding of material “part of a troubling pattern of decreasing transparency at the agency”


Ordinance on vaping ban in age-restricted places deferred again…
23rd September 2022 - Alerts | North America, Tennessee, United States |

Tax authority says no to e-cig tax reduction…
23rd September 2022 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |

Italy: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
21st September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed up-to-date overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related product in Italy, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to product and retail channel restrictions

Bosnia and Herzegovina: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
21st September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from advertising and notification to retail channel and labelling and packaging restrictions


Bahrain: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
20th September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the current restrictions in place for e-cigarettes in Bahrain, as well as possible near future changes to the regulatory framework


Washington DC: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
19th September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in Washington DC for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime

Senator speaks out against FDA in the Senate…
19th September 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Tax authority approves amendments to excise tax by-laws…
19th September 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |



European citizens’ petition for a tobacco-free generation by 2030 seeks signatures
16th September 2022 - News analysis |
Organisers of a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) need 1m signatures across seven EU member states by next summer for the European Commission to respond to their request for measures leading to Europe’s first tobacco-free generation

Forum held to discuss e-cig policy…
16th September 2022 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |

New CTP director prioritises warnings and flavour restrictions…
16th September 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Stricter enforcement of vaping law urged…
16th September 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |



South Korea: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
16th September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
All products derived from tobacco leaves are considered as tobacco products in South Korea. This report provides a comprehensive overview of all current and possible future regulation for e-cigarettes and related products in South Korea

British Standards Institution draws up new vaping quality and safety specs
15th September 2022 - News analysis |
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has developed a fast-track informal standard, PAS 8855, to address quality, performance and safety issues related to vaping products

Japan: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022
15th September 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime in place for e-cigarettes in Japan

Latin America: the e-cigarette market, September 2022
14th September 2022 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report provides an updated view of the e-cigarette industry in Latin America, with key trends and future perspectives for each country, along with macroeconomic indicators across the region, an overview of the markets, and regulatory status of the main countries

Brazil warns 32 companies to stop selling e-cigarette products or face big fines
14th September 2022 - News analysis |
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice has written to 32 companies ordering them to cease the sale of vaping products in the country

Defeat for Gripum as US appeal court backs FDA’s marketing denial order
13th September 2022 - News analysis |
The early legal success of the vaping company Gripum against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its marketing denial order (MDO) has given way to a major defeat


Uncertainty mixed with optimism in vaping industry ahead of Italian elections
12th September 2022 - News analysis |
Italian citizens have been called to vote in general elections on 25th September to elect a new Parliament following the resignation of prime minister Mario Draghi on 21st July



Durbin again urges FDA to complete e-cig premarket reviews…
12th September 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |


New NHS study highlights once again youth vaping on the rise in the UK
9th September 2022 - News analysis |
A new UK survey has again highlighted the rise in youth vaping across the country