LATEST ALERTS
Hong Kong council approves ‘milestone’ ban on e-cigarette imports and sales
25th October 2021 - News analysis |
Hong Kong’s lawmakers have passed a bill banning the import and sale of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products
Regulation and Legislation
PMTAs: after the Reynolds approvals, which way will the FDA go next?
15th October 2021 - News analysis |
“The importance of the FDA authorising a vaping product as ‘appropriate for the protection of public health’ should not be understated,” said Greg Conley, president of the American Vaping Association
Kyrgyzstan bans vaping in public places and prepares new e-cig restrictions
15th October 2021 - News analysis |
The use of e-cigarettes and tobacco in public places became illegal this week in Kyrgyzstan – where there is also a proposal to ban both disposable and open-system e-cigs
Regulatory report: United Arab Emirates (UAE), October 2021
14th October 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) legalised the use and distribution of e-cigarettes in April 2019. It regulates ingredients, labelling, taxation, advertising and retail outlets
Regulatory report: the EU’s BECA plan and its proposed amendments
6th October 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
MEPs recently submitted proposed amendments to the draft report on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer. ECigIntelligence has read and summarised the most impactful amendments
US FDA questioned about pending PMTAs and enforcement for non-compliance
1st October 2021 - News analysis |
US senators have urged the FDA to implement a timeline to decide on the pending PMTAs and to reveal how it will ensure that there are no non-compliant products on the market
Australian GPs expect surge in patients as prescription scheme comes into force
30th September 2021 - News analysis |
Australian doctors anticipate an increase in appointments with patients wanting prescriptions for nicotine e-cigarettes after new regulations come into force
Regulatory report: Ukraine, September 2021
22nd September 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an up-to-date overview of the current regulatory environment for e-cigs in Ukraine, focusing on all aspects from age and product restrictions to taxation and notification
Vape retailers required to post age-limit signs as New Zealand takes another step
10th September 2021 - News analysis |
New regulations that come into force in New Zealand tomorrow will oblige retailers, including vape stores, to display signs at each point-of-sale warning customers that e-cigarette products are not for sale to minors
Argentina’s ruling party puts forward ‘fundamental’ proposal to ban e-cigs
8th September 2021 - News analysis |
A bill to prohibit the manufacturing, distribution, sale and use of e-cigarettes in Argentina has been presented in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the National Congress
Regulatory report: US state-by-state regulation of CBD vaping products
7th September 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report from our sister site CBD-Intel covers, state by state, the question of whether each US state allows the sale of hemp-derived CBD vaping products and on what legal terms
US state-by-state regulation of synthetic nicotine
6th September 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
Synthetic nicotine products are not specifically regulated as such in any US state. This report looks at individual state regulation for such products
Policy Radar historical updates
1st September 2021 - Resources |
This provides a historical compilation of the updates to the Policy radar.
Regulatory report: Georgia, August 2021
30th August 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the regulatory regime for vaping in the republic of Georgia, covering everything from product restrictions to taxation
Italian proposal calls for prison officials to allow inmates to use e-cigs
23rd August 2021 - News analysis |
The Italian Department of Prison Administration (DAP) has been urged to implement a 2016 circular that authorised the use of e-cigarettes by inmates
As FDA faces a paperwork tsunami, big firms may come out of it best
19th August 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
The number of applications thrown in the metaphorical dumpster is huge, but so is number of outstanding applications, and the question remains how the FDA can possibly deal with all of them
Taiwanese regions and cities follow same trend in tightening e-cig public usage
16th August 2021 - News analysis |
The most populous city in Taiwan has recently joined eight regions in implementing new legislation restricting the use and sale of e-cigs and heated tobacco
Regulatory report: Canada, August 2021
16th August 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses federal policies in Canada, and should be read in conjunction with the provincial and territorial tracker
US lawmakers look to establish a $100m e-cigarette user fee scheme for 2022
13th August 2021 - News analysis |
A bipartisan group of federal senators have reintroduced a bill in Congress that would force e-cigarette manufacturers to pay user fees to the FDA in a bid to fund the federal agency
How will Australia’s new sales regime work?
11th August 2021 - Blogs , News analysis |
Australian consumers will soon be able to obtain medically licensed nicotine-containing e-cigarettes from community and online pharmacies, but questions remain
How will the US FDA resolve the 1.5m pending PMTAs?
11th August 2021 - News analysis |
After the recent announcement that FDA rejected 4.5m of the total 6m PMTAs filed, experts believe that this decision is a clear path for enforcement
US FDA rejects 4.5m PMTA applications from one single manufacturer
10th August 2021 - News analysis |
A small manufacturer from Texas must remove millions of vaping products from the US market after the FDA issued a Refuse to File (RTF) letter rejecting most of its PMTAs
Market report: the growth of disposables – comparing US, UK, Russia and Canada
9th August 2021 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report provides insights and comparisons into the disposables e-cigarette segment in Canada, Russia, UK and the US
Canadian vape stores still waiting to feel the effects of new 20 mg/ml nicotine cap
5th August 2021 - News analysis |
Canada’s vape shops have not yet seen any sharp drop in sales since the country capped nicotine concentration but many are wondering what may happen when high-strength e-liquids are no longer available
WHO urges governments to impose tough e-cigarette regulation and tax
29th July 2021 - News analysis |
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about “addictive” e-cigarettes and said they should be strictly regulated and taxed by governments to protect public health
WHO anti-tobacco report takes new aim at e-cigarettes and ‘emerging products’
27th July 2021 - News analysis |
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its eighth report on “the global tobacco epidemic”, for the first time presenting facts, figures – and opinion – on new and emerging products such as e-cigarettes
With TPD revision on the horizon, what are the next steps for EU regulation?
22nd July 2021 - News analysis |
An intense period of negotiations on a revision of EU regulation of tobacco alternatives is coming, following the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation report represented by the European Commission
Regulatory report: Australia, July 2021
15th July 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of both national and state law for vaping products in Australia
Estonia may expand the legal range of flavours and restore online sales
12th July 2021 - News analysis |
Opposition members of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) have tabled a bill aiming to ease some of the regulations on vaping products
Regulatory report: Dominican Republic, July 2021
8th July 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
There is no specific current law regulating e-cigarette products in the Dominican Republic. This report outlines possible scenarios for their future regulation
Market report: a tough few years for the German vaping market
8th July 2021 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report provides an overview of the German vaping market, covering everything from market size, e-liquids and hardware, to factors such as EVALI and Covid-19
Dutch Parliament set to over-rule opposition to new ad restrictions
5th July 2021 - News analysis |
Some Dutch lawmakers have expressed concern about the possible consequences of an amendment to the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act and the introduction of new advertising restrictions on tobacco-alternative products
Consumer survey report: popularity of nicotine salts grows in Russia
1st July 2021 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report addresses Russian e-cigarette users’ product choices and behaviour, based on our online consumer survey conducted throughout January and February 2021
Consumer survey report: Covid-19 and new regulations impact the US market
29th June 2021 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report is the analysis of the latest ECigIntelligence US vape consumer survey, carried out at the end of 2020 and in early 2021
The cap goes on – Canada introduces strict limit on nicotine concentration
24th June 2021 - News analysis |
The Canadian government is imposing a nicotine cap on vaping products, bringing the country in line with the 20 mg/ml maximum that applies in Europe
Regulatory report: France, June 2021
21st June 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
Russia takes another step in its plans to tighten vaping regulations
18th June 2021 - News analysis |
The Russian government is planning to prepare a report with proposals to further regulate tobacco products in the country, suggesting that it could tighten the regulations for e-cigarettes and introduce a flavour ban
Regulatory report: Russia, June 2021
15th June 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This reports details the regulation of e-cigarettes which came into force in Russia on 31st July 2020, including planned future tax rises and scheduled changes in sanctions
Market report: Latin America – current trends and future market perspectives
10th June 2021 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report offers macroeconomic indicators across Latin America, an overview of the markets, and regulatory status of the main countries. A detailed analysis of eight countries and an overview of a further four is included
Regulatory report: Jordan, June 2021
9th June 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Vapour products were legalised in Jordan in 2019. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime for such products, covering everything from product and age restrictions to taxation and sanctions
Bosnia and Herzegovina takes a big step towards TPD-like e-cigarette regulation
8th June 2021 - News analysis |
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s lower house has passed a bill that will harmonise the country’s tobacco regulation with the standards of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
Regulatory report: Serbia, June 2021
7th June 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Serbia is likely to be the last country in the Balkans region of southern Europe to apply specific regulation to e-cigarettes. This report considers what laws and rules currently apply, and how they could change
‘Betrayal’ – Philippines health advocates condemn lowering of e-cig purchase age
1st June 2021 - News analysis |
Health advocacy groups in the Philippines have raised concerns about a recently approved bill lowering the minimum age to buy and use e-cigarettes from 21 to 18
Regulatory report: Israel, May 2021
31st May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarettes are regulated in Israel as smoking products and as such are subject to the same regulation as combustible cigarettes. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework
Regulatory report: Slovenia, May 2021
31st May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
All types of e-cigarettes, both with and without nicotine, are regulated in Slovenia. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes and related products
Review of UK tobacco rules will need to wait a few more months
28th May 2021 - News analysis |
The UK government’s post-implementation review of the 2016 Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR) won’t be ready before the end of the year
Regulatory report: vaping restrictions in New York metropolitan area
27th May 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
The New York metropolitan area is the largest metropolitan area in the US and some independent cities and counties have generated various restrictions on vaping products. This report provides an overview
Global flavour development trends
27th May 2021 - News analysis |
ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips shares his insights into flavour developments and restrictions, in a presentation first seen at ENDS Europe online
Regulatory report: South Korea, May 2021
27th May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
All products derived from tobacco leaves, and nicotine e-cigarette products, are considered as tobacco products in South Korea. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime for vaping products
Stricter EU rules on e-cigs are needed in upcoming TPD revision, says Commission
20th May 2021 - News analysis |
The European Commission believes there is a need for strong action to toughen up the current Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in the upcoming revision of the EU-wide regulations
