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12th September 2018 - News analysis |
Recent stories and reports brought to you by ECigIntelligence as summed up in last week’s CEO Newsletter
Regulation and Legislation
Tax hikes and usage restrictions will impact on HnB in Japan
11th September 2018 - News analysis |
Tax on products in Japan’s growing heated tobacco market will go up on 1st October, as part of a staggered series of rises up to 2022, that will bring the levies on them closer to those on combustible cigarettes
Labelling guidelines – first step on the road to Malaysian regulation?
10th September 2018 - News analysis |
Malaysian manufacturers of e-liquids are now required to adhere to new labelling guidelines. At present, the rules apply only to non-nicotine liquids – but there are hopes they may be the first step towards wider regulation
Tax on the table as Ukraine moves towards EU-style regulation
10th September 2018 - News analysis |
The Ukrainian parliament is considering an amendment to the country’s tax code that would impose duty of €0.033 per ml on all e-liquids sold in the country and establish a system for product notification
At least FDA warnings opened a dialogue, say rebuked companies
6th September 2018 - News analysis |
Vaping companies warned by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over products considered attractive to kids have told ECigIntelligence how the process worked out, and that it had benefits as well as irritations
Latin America regulatory report: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay
5th September 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In this far-reaching report, ECigIntelligence looks at the varied legal approaches to e-cigs and vaping across Latin America, focussing on Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay…
Governor Rauner raises a rumpus by vetoing Tobacco 21 bill
4th September 2018 - News analysis |
Illinois governor Bruce Rauner has been accused of “failing children” in the state after he vetoed legislation that would have made 21 the minimum purchasing age for tobacco and vaping products
Second highest notification fees in Europe: Denmark regulatory report
3rd September 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In our latest look at Denmark, we find that the country has the second highest notification fee in the EU, which amounts to about €4950 ($5771). The Danish Health Authority dismisses scientific evidence that e-cigarettes are an effective smoking cessation tool and even claims that e-cigarettes help to maintain the nicotine addiction and smoking habit.
Czech policy switch, UK Brexit guide… the month in regulation
3rd September 2018 - News analysis |
All the stories from August’s European regulatory Live Alerts can now be found on one page, ordered alphabetically by country
Youth vaping up in Indiana, while Illinois governor vetoes Tobacco 21 bill
3rd September 2018 - News analysis |
All the stories from August’s US regulatory Live Alerts from ECigIntelligence can now be found on one page, ordered alphabetically by state
No federal law, but states are urged to ban e-cigs: India regulatory report
3rd September 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Central government in India, the world’s second largest country by population, does not regulate e-cigarettes specifically – but has advised its constituent states to ban vaping products
Lawyers offer expert testimony in support of PMTA deadline extension
31st August 2018 - News analysis |
The law firm Keller and Heckman has filed a brief against an attempt by health groups to end the US FDA extensions of deadlines for premarket approval for newly deemed vapour products
WHO continues call for regulation as vaping increases
30th August 2018 - News analysis |
A new World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights the growing popularity of vaping and continues the call for regulations to be put in place to deter younger people from starting to vape
India: central government asks states to ban e-cigs and heated tobacco
28th August 2018 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
India’s Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare has issued an advisory to all states to ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
UK government has no intention of taxing vaping…yet
24th August 2018 - News analysis |
The UK treasury has confirmed that it has “no current plans” to introduce a tax on vaping products, despite reports in some media that taxation was being prepared to help prop up the ailing NHS
Israel bans Juul with nicotine limit, prepares tighter e-cig regulation
23rd August 2018 - News analysis |
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed an administrative order prohibiting the import and marketing of any e-cigarette product with a nicotine concentration higher than 20 mg/ml
Philippines looks set for new stance on vaping but future still unclear
21st August 2018 - News analysis |
The Philippines could be set to take a liberal stance on e-cigarettes after the House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution urging the Philippine Department of Health to focus on e-cigarettes to aid smoking cessation
Montana court rejects bid to reword ballot on tobacco tax
21st August 2018 - News analysis |
The Montana Supreme Court has voted to reject a bid to rewrite a citizen’s initiative ballot which, it is claimed, is phrased in a prejudicial, incorrect and confusing way
Proposed vaping ban caught up in row over ‘bundled‘ amendments
21st August 2018 - News analysis |
Florida’s Supreme court is being asked to rule on six proposed constitutional amendments, including one banning vaping in enclosed indoor workplaces, which are set to be on the ballot in November’s elections
ECigIntelligence publisher launches CBD-Intel for the CBD market
21st August 2018 - News analysis |
A new online publication and research resource launched this week will be the first to focus on the fast-growing CBD industry in Europe and worldwide. CBD-Intel will provide comprehensive market and legal analysis as well as a daily news service.
Sweden restricts sale and use of high-nicotine e-liquids
20th August 2018 - News analysis |
E-liquids with nicotine concentration over 17 mg/ml are now subject to a de facto ban in Sweden. Although they are not illegal, permits are required for their sale and use, as a recently-published ECigIntelligence report reveals.
Heated tobacco products: the basics explained
17th August 2018 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
What are heated-tobacco products and why has there been a resurgence of interest in them? How do they work? Are they like e-cigs and how are they different from smoking? These questions – and more – are answered in this short guide.
MPs back easing of e-cig regulation – but leave the door open to taxes
17th August 2018 - News analysis |
Conclusions and recommendations from the Parliamentary Science and Technology Committee investigation into e-cigarettes have confirmed yet again the UK’s status as the most vape-friendly major market
E-cigs may suffer as pharmaceutical products: Taiwan regulatory report
17th August 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report focuses on both the current legal frameworks and ongoing legislative amendment that applies to e-cigarettes in Taiwan
European Commission wants five more years to take TPD action
17th August 2018 - News analysis |
The European Commission has asked for a five-year extension to its powers to implement the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) – reserving its right to perhaps ban later a particular type of e-cigarette
Health groups accuse e-cig brands of dodging FDA approval – and FDA of letting them
17th August 2018 - News analysis |
Six tobacco control and health organisations have alleged in an open letter to the FDA that many e-cigarette products have hit the US market without approval in violation of federal regulations
It looks like the end of the road for Cole-Bishop grandfather reform
16th August 2018 - News analysis |
Appetite for changing US FDA e-cigarette regulations through congressional action may have dried up, with accusations that in its latest version the much-hoped-for Cole-Bishop amendment had been “turned into an anti-vaping law”
Tax freeze after a hot Italian summer won’t solve industry’s problems
14th August 2018 - News analysis |
It has been an intense summer for the Italian vaping industry, and few are convinced that simply suspending the vaping tax – as now looks likely – will solve the long-term problem for the sector
Trademark troubles in the business of making a name for yourself
13th August 2018 - News analysis |
The choice of a business name is fraught with possible perils for those wishing to set up in the e-cigarette business in the UK. The difficulties may begin with choosing a trademark and getting it registered
Florida’s proposed workplace vape ban amendment could face legal challenge
13th August 2018 - News analysis |
A proposed revision of the Florida constitution that would ban vaping in indoor workplaces could be subject to a legal challenge even before voters see it on the referendum ballot in November
FDA files memo in opposition to public health coalition lawsuit
10th August 2018 - News analysis |
This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed a memo in opposition to a motion for a summary judgment in US District Court in Maryland for a lawsuit against the tobacco deeming extensions. The lawsuit arose from the FDA s defence of its extension of the initial deeming rule compliance deadlines.
Chinese authorities arrest 30 suspects in two HnB smuggling cases
10th August 2018 - News analysis |
A total of 30 suspects have been arrested in a joint anti-smuggling operation by Chinese law enforcement. China Tobacco Ningbo, Ningbo municipal police department and Ningbo municipal anti-smuggling bureau joined forces
EU-CEG sees huge number of submissions since TPD rollout
8th August 2018 - News analysis |
A grand total of 185,635 e-cigarette product notifications have been successfully registered with the European Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) as of July of this year, ECigIntelligence has learned from the European Commission (EC).
FDA’s Gottlieb and Zeller seek to reduce red tape as part of future strategy
7th August 2018 - News analysis |
Commissioner Gottlieb seemingly wants to streamline the premarket approval process
BAT South Africa suffers significant setback in Twisp takeover
7th August 2018 - News analysis |
BAT South Africa says it has been surprised and disappointed by the recent recommendation by the South African Competition Commission that the company’s takeover of e-cig maker Twisp be turned down
Italian Senate approves freeze on e-cig tax; final vote due in September
6th August 2018 - News analysis |
The Italian Senate today approved a proposal to temporarily suspend the country’s contentious tax on e-cigarettes. The plan to freeze taxation until 18th December will now have to be passed by the Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati), which will vote on the proposal in September.
Sweden clamps down on high-nicotine e-liquids
6th August 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Swedish regulation is asking producers and consumers to obtain a permit for the sale and use of e-liquid with high concentrations of nicotine, which constitutes a de facto ban as the process of obtaining such a permit is so stringent.
Will Mexico’s new president be more friendly towards vaping?
2nd August 2018 - News analysis |
The election of a new president could provide the impetus for a more open regulatory regime for vapers in Mexico, according to an e-cigarette lobby group
Why BAT could get two HnB devices to the US market before IQOS
1st August 2018 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) may get two heated-tobacco products onto the US market before IQOS can be launched there, thanks to its decision to take a different route to FDA approval
Online retailers may bear tax burden for interstate sales
25th July 2018 - News analysis |
A US Supreme Court decision may have opened the way for states to collect taxes on e-cig retail sales made online or across state lines, even when the retailer does not have a physical presence within that state
E-cig rules in the EU’s smallest state: Malta regulatory report
25th July 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
ECigIntelligence provides up-to-date details of e-cigarette regulations in Malta, where the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) was tranposed into domestic law in 2016
Polish vapour industry fears the spectre of approaching taxation
25th July 2018 - News analysis |
Poland’s excise tax on e-liquids and heated tobacco products will come into force on 1st January 2019, and the rates are already generating concern among the country’s vaping industry
Attorney generals throw their weight behind calls to ban flavours
24th July 2018 - News analysis |
A bipartisan coalition of attorney generals from nine states, led by Barbara D. Underwood of New York, have called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban flavoured tobacco
PMI runs into trouble with UK government over IQOS ads
24th July 2018 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking an “urgent meeting” with the UK Department of Health after being told to stop advertising its heated tobacco device IQOS
More state bans loom for India’s beleaguered e-cig industry
23rd July 2018 - News analysis |
The e-cigarette crackdown in India has continued with new bans proposed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and the northern state of Rajasthan
China regulatory report: new national standard coming soon
19th July 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Our report on Chinese e-cigarette regulation reviews the current regulatory landscape in the country, the forthcoming national standards, and the possible impact of tobacco-style regulation on vapour products
‘Make your voice heard’ as India and South Africa mull over regulation
18th July 2018 - News analysis |
Members of the e-cigarette industry in South Africa and India, or looking to do business in those countries, have been urged to submit comments to the various bodies preparing legislation there
Italy lists licensed vape stores – and they’re not all happy
17th July 2018 - News analysis |
The Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency (AAMS) has published a list of nearly 400 vape stores, pharmacies and drugstores in the regions of Abruzzo, Tuscany, Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta that have been authorised to sell e-cig products
Juul faces court action over ‘ultra-potent nicotine aimed at children’
16th July 2018 - News analysis |
A class action lawsuit has been brought against Juul Labs alleging “false and deceptive” advertising and that Juul’s patented nicotine formula is more addictive than others
FDA warns of looming deadline for comment periods on flavours and nicotine levels in combustibles
13th July 2018 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of impending deadlines for comment periods on several of its advanced notices of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).
