LATEST ALERTS
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
Regulation and Legislation
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
Market report: Japan – a vaping market constrained by regulation and HnB
20th May 2021 - Country market reports , Market reports |
This report looks at Japan’s vaping market, covering everything from market size, form factors and retail channels, to e-liquids and hardware
Florida brings in vape store permits while denying right to local regulation
19th May 2021 - News analysis |
About 1,200 vape stores in Florida will have to apply every year for a business permit after governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that also preempts local governments from applying stricter rules to nicotine sales
Brazilian MPs consider e-cig prohibition ahead of possible new legal path
17th May 2021 - News analysis |
A new proposal to reinforce a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes in Brazil is being considered in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the National Congress
Regulatory report: Taiwan, May 2021
13th May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Import, manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes and their components are banned in Taiwan. This report provides an overview of all national and regional regulation
EU TPD implementation report: the countdown has started
12th May 2021 - News analysis |
The EU Commission will soon reveal the outcome of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation report, a long-awaited document that will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the legislation
Regulatory report: Japan, May 2021
10th May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current laws and restrictions around e-cigs in Japan, focusing on areas such as advertising, labelling and packaging, age and product restrictions, taxation and enforcement
Regulatory report: Pakistan, May 2021
7th May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Pakistan still has a long way go in the process of regulating e-cigarettes. This report provides an overview of the current regulation in place for vaping products
Consumer survey report: product and brand availability increases in Poland
5th May 2021 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
This report is based on responses to our Polish consumer survey, with over 90% of the respondents being ex-smoker solus users
Regulatory report: India, May 2021
5th May 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report explains the ambiguities and contradictions in e-cigarette regulation in India, where the sale, import and manufacture of vapour products have officially been banned since December 2019
Jordan’s Tobacco Unit enables businesses to bring e-cigs into the legalised market
4th May 2021 - News analysis |
Jordan’s Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) has licensed at least 184 establishments to display, sell, trade, and store e-cigarette devices, e-liquids and heated tobacco since such products were legalised in 2019
Regulatory report: Italy, April 2021
29th April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a thorough analysis of the current regulatory regime in Italy for e-cigarettes, covering all aspects of law from age and product restriction to packaging and labelling, and advertising and tax
Podcast: what are the main issues surrounding flavoured e-cigarettes?
28th April 2021 - Podcasts |
Flavours continue to be both a major selling point and a major point of regulatory effort and controversy where e-cigarettes and tobacco products are concerned. ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips share his views
Regulatory report: New Zealand, April 2021
20th April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The regulatory framework for vapour products in New Zealand is undergoing a major change. This report provides an overview of all current and future regulations for vaping products in the country
Legal uncertainties are cramping the vaping industry worldwide, says Relx
19th April 2021 - News analysis |
Changes and uncertainty over regulatory approach in some big vaping markets, and the rise in compatible products, are major current challenges for big players in the e-cigarette industry, such as Relx International
Covid-19: emergency regulations and affected legislative procedures
16th April 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
Find all of ECigIntelligence’s coronavirus-related regulatory alerts here, updated as they appear
Regulatory report: Switzerland, April 2021
15th April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current regulatory landscape for vapour products in Switzerland, together with an analysis of possible or likely future regulation
Regulatory report: Poland, April 2021
14th April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The Polish e-cigarette market is one of the most constrained by regulation in Europe. This report covers the current regime for vaping products, including the latest legal changes and the likely impact of a recent tax rise
Industry and anti-tobacco opposed to vaping tax proposal in Texas legislature
14th April 2021 - News analysis |
A Texas House of Representatives committee hearing on Monday showcased a coincidence between the vapour industry and anti-tobacco groups: both camps are opposed to a bill, but for different reasons
Regulatory report: Algeria, April 2021
8th April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Algeria
Regulatory report: Q&A – China’s proposed tobacco law amendment
7th April 2021 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
A draft amendment to the Chinese Tobacco Monopoly Law was released at the end of March. Pablo Cano Trilla, ECigIntelligence’s head of legal analysis, considers how e-cigarette regulation in China is likely to be affected
Government-appointed commission urges Sweden to ban e-cigarette flavours
2nd April 2021 - News analysis |
A new report commissioned by the Swedish government suggests stricter regulation of tobacco-alternative products, including a blanket ban on all flavoured e-cigarettes and tighter rules on marketing and advertising
Regulatory report: Macau, April 2021
1st April 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Macau, a special administrative region of China
Upheaval in China as draft e-cigarette regulations threaten massive changes
25th March 2021 - News analysis |
A new draft amendment to the Chinese Tobacco Monopoly Law to regulate tobacco-alternative products, including e-cigarettes, as traditional tobacco threatens big changes to the local vapour market, and has already hit share prices
Regulatory report: Slovakia, March 2021
23rd March 2021 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime for e-cigs and their related products in Slovakia
Canada considers a national flavour ban to protect youth and close the ‘gateway’
16th March 2021 - News analysis |
A flavour ban is on the agenda again in Canada as the government’s commitment to reducing the appeal of vaping products to young people comes to a peak
Flavour ban and tax increases on the agenda for Minnesota legislators
15th March 2021 - News analysis |
Legislation moving through the legislature in the US state of Minnesota seeks to ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes and could increase both wholesale and retail taxes on vapour devices
Colombian Ministry of Health backs bill to introduce e-cigarette regulation
11th March 2021 - News analysis |
Colombia’s Parliament is considering a bill to update the country’s existing anti-tobacco law with fresh regulations on the use and sale of vaping products
Swiss referendum backs age limit and tighter vaping regulation in Bern canton
9th March 2021 - News analysis |
The sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s is set to be banned in the Swiss canton of Bern after a referendum revealed a very clear majority in favour
