LATEST ALERTS
Ireland prepares to ban vape sales to under-18s or via vending machines
7th October 2019 - News analysis |
Ireland is considering a ban on sales of vaping products to under-18s amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use by young people
Regulation and Legislation
Regional regulations differ regarding e-cigs: Spain regulatory report
7th October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The current government in Spain has proposed to regulate vaping, but this could change following the results of the upcoming November elections
New York state e-cig ban on hold until 18th October, court rules
4th October 2019 - News analysis |
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has put on hold the emergency regulation banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes that governor Andrew Cuomo adopted on 18th September
Juul withdraws support from bid to overturn San Francisco e-cig ban
3rd October 2019 - News analysis |
After being the main financial backer of the campaign to overturn San Francisco’s vaping ban on November’s public ballot, Juul has changed its mind and decided to withdraw all support from the organising group
E-liquid producer challenges Canada’s restriction on e-cigarette promotion
3rd October 2019 - News analysis |
A Canadian manufacturer is challenging the prohibition against promoting vaping as a healthier alternative included in the national Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA)
Strict tax regime remains: Pennsylvania regulatory report
3rd October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Pennsylvania is one of the least vaper-friendly states in the US following an amendment to the Tax Reform Code. This report provides a comprehensive summary of regulations in the state
As PMTA deadline approaches, US industry fears the end may be nigh
2nd October 2019 - News analysis |
The US vapour industry is not happy with the FDA’s new guidelines for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs), with some fearing there may soon be no small manufacturers left to regulate
Swiss upper house backs ban on e-cig sales to minors and ad restrictions
2nd October 2019 - News analysis |
The upper house of the Swiss Federal Assembly, the Council of States, has approved a ban on the sale of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to under-18s and on advertising them in magazines or online
Philippines e-cig makers in race to comply with new licensing law
1st October 2019 - News analysis |
Vaping companies in the Philippines are entering the final stretch before the government starts monitoring their activities and enforcing new regulations
Mild retail restrictions on e-cigs: Slovakia regulatory report
1st October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory landscape for vapour products in Slovakia, including information relating to age, retail and product restrictions
South Africa regulatory report: unclear regulations remain
1st October 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The South African government has publicly taken a radical stance against e-cigarettes, promising to restrict them in the same way as tobacco. This report covers regulatory areas including advertising and marketing, tax and enforcement
New York expands flavours ban to menthol; Washington to follow
30th September 2019 - News analysis |
Governor Andrew Cuomo has accepted the recommendation of New York State’s health authorities to extend the recently announced ban on e-cigarette flavours to menthol
Greek clampdown in the name of ‘public health and human rights’
30th September 2019 - News analysis |
The new chairman of the Greek Committee of Experts on Tobacco Control has backed the government’s commitment to enforcing and strengthening the existing smoking and vaping restrictions
Russia approves progressive tax increase for vaping products and HnB
28th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Russian Duma has adopted a new bill that amends the tax code for 2020, increasing excise tax applied to electronic cigarettes
US industry alarmed for the vaping future; lung cases rise to over 800
27th September 2019 - News analysis |
While the CDC has raised the number of suspected lung disease cases to 805, key industry figures admit that vaping in the US is at a crossroads – and the next steps could prove vital
Sharpless: ‘PMTA policy doesn’t mean flavoured e-cigs can never be sold’
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Acting US FDA commissioner Ned Sharpless told a House hearing there would be no blanket e-cigarette flavour ban in response to the country’s outbreak of lung illness
Two more US state governors issue e-liquid prohibitions by decree
26th September 2019 - News analysis |
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have joined the list of US states that have banned sales of e-liquids since the lung illness outbreak that was declared at the end of August
South Korea cracks down on public smoking, vaping and HnB use
25th September 2019 - News analysis |
Local authorities across South Korea are carrying out patrols to enforce regulations against smoking, vaping and use of heat-not-burn (HnB) products in a wide range of public places
ASH report: half as many vapers as smokers in UK; dual users down
24th September 2019 - News analysis |
New data has been published by UK anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) to show that there are now half as many vapers in the UK as smokers, with 3.6million people vaping compared to 7.2m smokers in 2018 – and the majority of those vapers are ex-smokers.
Tasmania holds back a decision on raising purchasing age to 21
23rd September 2019 - News analysis |
The parliament of the Australian island state of Tasmania has delayed a bill to ban the sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to under-21s
FDA outlines what PMTAs must include: youth protection, comparative risk are key
21st September 2019 - News analysis |
The FDA’s draft guidelines for PMTAs acknowledge a continuum of risk in tobacco products, while also placing much emphasis on youth protection
US lung illness outbreak a watershed for the public perception of vaping
20th September 2019 - News analysis |
Although in most of the cases THC or other illicit substances have almost certainly been involved, the US outbreak of vape-related lung illness is extremely damaging to the e-cig industry
Spanish campaign attacks smoking and e-cigs in one powerful blast
19th September 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
A new anti-smoking campaign by the Spanish government takes on smoking, vaping, heated tobacco and hookahs under the motto “El tabaco ata y te mata” (“Tobacco ties and kills you”)
India: the axe falls, with nationwide e-cig ban taking immediate effect
18th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Indian government has imposed a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes. All production, manufacture, storage, import, export, sale, transport, distribution and advertising of e-cigs is prohibited immediately
New York joins the prohibition on flavours by order of the governor
18th September 2019 - News analysis |
New York state has adopted an emergency regulation banning the the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes immediately, following governor Andrew Cuomo’s request
How ‘health emergency’ rules allowed state governor to ban e-cig flavours
17th September 2019 - News analysis |
How can Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer justify her “emergency rules” action against flavoured e-cigarettes? ECigIntelligence has obtained a copy of the regulations that explain it
Political voices in the Netherlands raised against promotion of e-cigs
17th September 2019 - News analysis |
Dutch politicians are concerned at how online retailers promote e-cigs. The Socialist Party has warned that regulations are routinely breached, with misleading advertising and sales to minors
Research says flavours motivate vaping – and kids like fruit
17th September 2019 - News analysis |
In the midst of US president Donald Trump’s declared crackdown on flavoured e-cigarettes, new research finds flavours have a strong appeal to vapers and play a part in initiating e-cig use
Aligning with nationwide restrictions: Texas regulatory report
16th September 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Texas has become the 15th US state to align with nationwide regulations by raising the age to 21 for being able to purchase tobacco and tobacco-related products
Trump declares flavours ‘off the market’ until approved by FDA
12th September 2019 - News analysis |
US president Donald Trump has announced that his administration is preparing new market restrictions on flavoured e-cigarettes
Dubai vape show organisers fear effects of UAE’s 100% e-cig tax
10th September 2019 - News analysis |
Organisers of a major vape trade show to be held in Dubai next year fear the introduction of a “sin tax” on e-cigarettes in the United Arab Emirates will hit a market that was only legalised in April
Philippines vapour industry faces hike in taxes before they even come in
10th September 2019 - News analysis |
Barely a month after Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte signed a law setting taxes on heated tobacco and vaping products, the House of Representatives has opted to change the entire tax structure
Michigan flavour ban stokes mixed feelings
9th September 2019 - News analysis |
Since Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer used her executive authority as governor to ban flavoured e-cigarettes, the public health community has applauded her actions.
CBD in e-liquids: a guide for the EU
5th September 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
The legal status of CBD for vaping is not as cut-and-dried as you might hope, even though vaping products havea clear regulatory regime in Europe
Brazil to launch public consultation on approach to e-cigarette regulation
5th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency, ANVISA, is to launch a public consultation as a step towards deciding whether to amend the national ban e-cigs and heated tobacco
Michigan becomes first US state to ban sales of flavoured e-cigs
4th September 2019 - News analysis |
Michigan state governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a “unilateral decision” to prohibit the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes, making it the first US state to implement such a ban
Denmark paves the way towards tougher childproofing rules for e-cigs
4th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Danish Safety Technology Authority and Health Authority have circulated within the vapour industry a working document that would re-interpret the requirements for childproofing of e-cigarettes
New tax rate due in 2020: Poland regulatory report
4th September 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A new tax regime in Poland has been delayed until 2020, while the notification process has been tightened up but some areas of reguation still appear open to interpretation
Further restrictions for vaping: Netherlands regulatory report
4th September 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report looks at the latest rules and regulations in the Netherlands, featuring updates regarding advertising and marketing, packaging and labelling, notifications and taxation
Albania regulates vaping for the first time with TPD-like legislation
4th September 2019 - News analysis |
Albania is among the first countries in the Western Balkans to adapt their domestic tobacco legislation to match the EU requirements outlined in the TPD
Vaping bills on the table as US Congress gets back to business
3rd September 2019 - News analysis |
The US Congress resumes activity this week after the summer break with at least 12 active vaping bills
Vaping and HnB tax revenues rocketing in crisis-hit Italy
2nd September 2019 - News analysis |
Tax revenues from e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn (HnB) products raised €172.6m in Italy in 2018, a big increase over previous years. Meanwhile, there are fresh doubts over the political future
Juul-backed group sues San Francisco over ballot wording on city e-cig ban
30th August 2019 - News analysis |
The Juul-backed Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation has filed a lawsuit against the city and county of San Francisco over the wording of a ballot proposition against the city-wide e-cig ban
Order to change window display reveals vagaries of Norwegian enforcement
29th August 2019 - News analysis |
A vape store chain in Norway is under scrutiny from local authorities who claim it is violating advertising regulations with a big picture in the window showing the company’s CEO with an e-cigarette
Taxes set to rise: Philippines regulatory report
28th August 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In our latest look at the rules and regulations in the Philippines we report on upcoming changes to the tax regime, the expansion on restrictions, public vaping and changes in the minimum legal age
Chinese e-cig imports into US rocket even as Trump’s tariffs war rages
28th August 2019 - News analysis |
While relations between the two countries are soured by Donald Trump’s tariffs announcements, e-cigarette imports into the US from China have increased dramatically
FDA’s proposed additions to harmful constituents list spread confusion
27th August 2019 - News analysis |
The possible addition of another 19 toxins to the US list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) is generating uncertainty among vaping companies
India faces tough nationwide ban within days on all e-cigs and HnB
27th August 2019 - News analysis |
The Indian government is to introduce a fully-fledged ban on e-cigarettes across the country through an executive order that could come into force within days
Myblu takes over Germany’s busiest station, with new ad limits ahead
23rd August 2019 - Marketing & retailing , News analysis |
Huge ads for Myblu are turning heads at Hamburg central railway station – before a pending update of German advertising law that could spell an end to such campaigns
BAT South Africa is given the go-ahead for merger with Twisp
20th August 2019 - News analysis |
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has approved a merger between British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) and the country’s leading e-cigarette manufacturer, Twisp
