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In depth: global e-cigarette taxation policies and rates
9th January 2015 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
United States: federal • United States: individual states • Italy • Portugal • South Korea • E-cigarettes and “sin tax”
Regulation and Legislation
Does snus hold back e-cigarette sales in the Nordic nations?
5th January 2015 - News analysis |
The popularity of snus is likely to hamper e-cigarette growth in Nordic countries, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Dwindling vaper numbers hit Italian e-cigarette market
5th January 2015 - News analysis |
The Italian e-cigarette market is in decline as vaper numbers drop, but a revised tax regime holds some promise for the future, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
2014 in e-cigs: sound and fury, but what did they signify?
31st December 2014 - News analysis |
A review of the top trends and stories from the year 2014 for the e-cigarette sector.
Investors warned to be on alert for e-cigarette stock scams
24th December 2014 - News analysis |
A U.S. stock market watchdog has warned investors to steer clear of scams involving shares in e-cigarette companies.
In depth: Italian e-cig market and regulation, December 2014
19th December 2014 - Country market reports , Market reports |
Market analysis • Market size • Consumption patterns • Pricing and spend • Sales, distribution and marketing • Raw materials and manufacturing • PMI and iQOS in Italy • Regulatory analysis • Introduction • Labelling and packaging • Age restrictions • Advertising and marketing • Tax • The EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
In depth: e-cig market and law in Australia and New Zealand
18th December 2014 - Country market reports , Market reports |
Market analysis • Market size • Consumption patterns • Pricing and spend • Sales, distribution and marketing • Brands • Regulatory analysis • Australia: national regulation • Australia: the Therapeutic Goods Administration • Australia: personal imports • Australia: state and territory regulation • Australia: taxation • Australia: the future of e-cig regulation • New Zealand: national regulation • New Zealand: medical regulation • New Zealand: regulatory forecast • Appendix 1: importation into Australia • Appendix 2: New Zealand Medicines Act 1981
Westminster politicians form working group on e-cigarettes
17th December 2014 - News analysis |
Members of the British parliament have launched an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on e-cigarettes.
Ten U.S. states still allow children to buy e-cigarettes
12th December 2014 - News analysis |
More than 16m children under the age of 17 are able to legally buy e-cigarettes in the U.S., according to calculations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In depth: e-cigs in the Nordics – market and regulatory analysis
11th December 2014 - Country market reports , Market reports |
Market analysis • Market size • Market background • Consumption patterns • Pricing and spend • Sales, distribution and marketing • Raw materials and manufacturing • Snus • Regulatory analysis • Regulation in Denmark • Regulation in Finland • Regulation in Norway • Regulation in Sweden
Ireland beginning consultation on licences for e-cig retailers
10th December 2014 - News analysis |
E-cig retailers in Ireland would require licensing under proposed legislation which the government characterises as a first step toward meeting the requirements of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
Punjab reaffirms its prohibition of “harmful, lethal” e-cigs
8th December 2014 - News analysis |
The Indian state of Punjab has reiterated its ban on the manufacturing and sale of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes.
U.S. e-liquid manufacturers face deluge of FDA paperwork
2nd December 2014 - News analysis |
American e-liquid manufacturers face a significant rise in paperwork from the deeming regulations currently being finalised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a consultancy has warned.
In depth: New York state e-cig regulation, December 2014
1st December 2014 - News analysis |
Introduction • The matrix of authority • State government regulation • Local government regulation • Regulation by quasi-governmental institutions • Regulatory trends • Appendix 1: state law and New York City law • Appendix 2: notable lawsuit – The Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment vs New York City
Tanks, politics, and “5% risk”: the stories you shouldn’t miss
29th November 2014 - News analysis |
Some recent developments in the e-cig world will likely have an impact long after the more transient triumphs and tussles are forgotten.
Coming soon: tougher smoking restrictions for 2.6bn people
28th November 2014 - News analysis |
The two largest countries in the world are preparing to launch strict anti-tobacco regulation which could open up huge markets for e-cigarettes or squash them at a hardly-developed stage.
Canada’s biggest province plans indoor vaping ban, rules on sale
25th November 2014 - News analysis |
Legislators in Canada’s most populous province are considering a comprehensive e-cig bill which would prohibit vaping in public enclosed spaces, limit in-store marketing, forbid sale to minors, and make flavour bans possible.
Indoor bans for Minneapolis, Baltimore; outdoor in Boulder?
19th November 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. cities of Minneapolis and Baltimore have joined the likes of Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia by banning the use of e-cigarettes in most indoor public places, while Boulder is considering an outdoor ban.
Reynolds wants “modified risk” status for heat-not-burn Revo
18th November 2014 - News analysis |
U.S. tobacco maker Reynolds American is preparing to test-market a heat-not-burn product which it hopes the regulator will approve as reduced-risk.
In depth: California e-cig regulation, November 2014
15th November 2014 - News analysis |
The matrix of authority • State government regulation • Local government regulation • Regulation by quasi-governmental institutions • Regulatory trends • Appendix 1: state law, consumer protection law and licensing law • Appendix 2: notable lawsuits – Smoking Everywhere and Sottera
Nova Scotia backs down on law prohibiting flavoured e-liquid
13th November 2014 - News analysis |
Public pressure has led to an about-face on e-liquid flavours by the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
BSI draft standard covers manufacture, testing, labels
7th November 2014 - News analysis |
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released a draft of its specification for the manufacture, testing and labelling of e-cigarettes, one of the first proposed comprehensive standards for vapour products in the world.
Could Republicans’ triumph mean a gentler ride for e-cigs?
6th November 2014 - News analysis |
Republicans’ historic victory this week in taking the U.S. mid-term elections’ big prize – control of the Senate – could have a significant impact on the e-cigarette industry’s relationship with Congress, as power shifts to a party renowned for its traditional stance against what it considers burdensome regulations on business.
In depth: Canada regulatory and legal analysis, October 2014
4th November 2014 - Country market reports , Market reports |
The multi-layered regulatory framework • Tobacco regulation – the multi-layered model in action • No federal regulation of e-cigarettes • The role of Health Canada • Provincial regulation • Municipal regulation • Trade associations and industry standards • Appendix 1: provincial and territorial tobacco regulation in Canada • Appendix 2: market authorisation in Canada
Local politican proposes to ban cherry and orange in Big Apple
31st October 2014 - News analysis |
The tempestuous relationship between New York City and e-cigarettes is continuing with the introduction of a bill that would ban flavoured e-cigs and e-liquids.
UK e-cig market preparing for dual-track regulation in 2015
30th October 2014 - News analysis |
British plans for comprehensive legislation on e-cigarettes could be published as early as January 2015, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
Indian health minister backs complete ban on e-cigarettes
29th October 2014 - News analysis |
India’s national health minister has called for an outright ban on e-cigarettes.
In depth: France regulatory and legal update, October 2014
29th October 2014 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Current regulatory framework • French courts and their precedents • Recent French regulatory initiatives • Implementation of TPD article 20 • Trade and consumer associations, case law and regulation
Thanks to tanks, U.S. e-cig sales are even higher than believed
27th October 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. e-cigarette market is worth more than previously estimated, thanks in part to increased growth in sales of refillable tank systems, according to new research from ECigIntelligence.
In depth: e-cigs in the UK – market and regulatory analysis
26th October 2014 - Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |
A comprehensive survey of the UK e-cigarette market and regulation, including: Market size: estimates and methodology; model assumptions; industry estimates • Consumption patterns: number of e-cigarette users in the UK; comparisons with usage data from outside UK; overview of usage data: “ever” users; tank usage; cigalike usage • Pricing and spend: online pricing; e-liquids; cigalikes; tank systems • Sales, distribution and marketing: online; offline; marketing; medical licensing for e-cigs • Brand ownership and M&A: different blends of acquisition and development; cigalikes • Raw materials and manufacturing • Current regulatory landscape • Advertising: regulatory control; advertising restrictions; the new CAP and BCAP rules; existing advertising restrictions; enforcement of advertising rules • TPD transposition: pre-transposition challenges to the TPD; transposition timeline; significant new rules for e-cigarettes: ECITA and the BSI e-cigarette standards; possible impacts of Totally Wicked’s challenge on article 20 and e-cigarette regulation; overview of ECITA proposal • Medical licensing: marketing authorisation costs for medically licensed e-cigarette product in the UK; manufacturer/import authorisation; pharmacovigilance; wholesale • Existing legislation governing manufacture, import and sale of e-cigarettes in the UK • TPD implementation: the process of implementing EU directives in the UK; the transposition process.
In depth: e-cig advertising rules in Britain and France compared
24th October 2014 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
Regulatory control of advertising in the UK • Existing UK advertising restrictions • The New UK Rules • Non-statutory regulation of e-cigarette advertising in France • The two regimes: few similarities
Good COP, bad COP? WHO FCTC urges ad ban, more research
19th October 2014 - News analysis |
The final recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) on e-cigarettes allow for a wide range of regulatory regimes but single out advertising as a prime candidate for controls, as expected, as well as hinting at the need for public place usage restrictions.
WHO expected to support tough stance on e-cig advertising
18th October 2014 - News analysis |
This week’s World Health Organization (WHO) conference on tobacco control looks likely to recommend that nations ban e-cigarette advertising.
In depth: why the FDA treats vitamins easier than e-cigs
15th October 2014 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
Heavy-handed regulations for e-cigarettes • The DSHEA: a much lighter touch • Industry-friendly provisions for dietary supplements • Resisting tighter regulation for dietary supplements
NGOs say WHO should prioritise further study, not regulation
10th October 2014 - News analysis |
An international group of NGOs has tried to identify middle ground between the die-hard opponents and supporters of e-cigarettes in the run-up to next week’s World Health Organization (WHO) meeting on regulating e-cigs.
New regulations allow British TV ads to depict use of e-cigs
9th October 2014 - News analysis |
Britain’s advertising standards-setters today published their new guidelines for e-cigarette ads, welcomed by the industry, imposing no unexpected restrictions, and allowing e-cigs to be shown in TV commercials for the first time.
Judge agrees that e-cig firm can dispute EU regulations in court
7th October 2014 - News analysis |
A British e-cigarette maker has won the right to challenge the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) at the EU’s main court.
In depth: Spain market and regulatory update
3rd October 2014 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Contents: Market size • Form factors • Individual usage • Retail channel • Major Spanish retailers • Recent upheavals • Regulation • Introduction • Regulatory landscape: from regional to uniform regulation • Current regulatory framework • Comparison with tobacco regulation • Public use restrictions • Age restrictions • Packaging and point-of-sale requirements • Advertising restrictions • Medical claims • Enforcement • Case law • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • The decreto ley option
E-cigarette experts at expos unclear but upbeat
2nd October 2014 - News analysis |
Paris and Las Vegas: ECigIntelligence director, Tim Phillips recently chaired the E-cig Vegas: Industry Conference discussion panels where experts debated the current business climate in the sector, the upcoming Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deeming regulations and the science surrounding e-cigarettes. At Vapexpo in Paris meanwhile, Nick Wenbourne, ECigIntelligence legal and regulatory director, discussed the EU’s » Continue Reading.
In depth: Germany regulatory update September 2014
29th September 2014 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Current legal and regulatory framework • Legislation under consideration • Case law on medical/pharmaceutical status of e-cigs • Case law on e-cigs as tobacco products • Import restrictions • Public use and advertising restrictions • TPD implementation • Appendix: Primary lower court cases – medical/pharmaceutical status •
Appendix II: Primary lower court cases – tobacco equivalence • Appendix III: Potential e-cig restrictions
France plans public vaping ban, but goes harder on tobacco
26th September 2014 - News analysis |
France’s health minister yesterday presented her long-awaited proposals on smoking and vaping to the cabinet, going easier on e-cigs than on tobacco but still introducing a public place ban and advertising restrictions.
In depth: e-cigs in the U.S. – market and regulatory analysis
24th September 2014 - Country market reports , Country regulatory reports , Market reports , Regulatory reports |
A comprehensive survey of the U.S. e-cigarette market and regulation, including: Market size • Consumption patterns • Online pricing • Distribution • Raw material supply • E-cigarette usage surveys • Current U.S. e-cigarette regulation • The future of e-cigarette regulation in the United States • Potential challenges to the deeming regulations • Taxation of e-cigs • State and local government regulation case study – California • Public place restrictions by state and local governments • Challenging the deeming regulations – precedents • The FDA regulatory process • The role and influence of trade and consumer associations
Workplace tobacco bans should apply to e-cigs too, CDC told
22nd September 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been asked to recommend e-cigarette bans in American workplaces.
In depth: Spain’s national regulations – and its next steps
22nd September 2014 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Regulatory landscape: from regional to uniform regulation • Current regulatory framework • Comparison with tobacco regulation • Public use restrictions • Age restrictions • Packaging and point-of-sale requirements • Advertising restrictions • Medical claims • Enforcement • Case law • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • The decreto ley option
In depth: FDA deeming regs – the problems and solutions
19th September 2014 - Market reports , Topic market reports |
The proposed regulations • FDA e-cigarette information requests • Analysis of SFATA submission • SFATA’s proposed alternative • Analysis of AEMSA submission and proposals • Analysis of Totally Wicked submission and proposals • Conclusions
Missouri finally decides: e-cigs are different from tobacco
16th September 2014 - News analysis |
The U.S. state of Missouri is to legally distinguish between e-cigarettes and tobacco products, following disagreement among law-makers which saw legislation passed, then vetoed, and finally reinstated.
UK pharma regulator approves cigarette-like vapour device
12th September 2014 - News analysis |
Britain’s medicines regulator has issued a product licence for the nicotine inhaler Voke, which will be sold by British American Tobacco’s subsidiary Nicoventures and looks likely to be the closest pharmaceutically-approved competitor to the e-cigarette.
Updated: the WHO’s influence on global e-cig regulation
11th September 2014 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
What the FCTC is • A global treaty • Broad scope of regulation • The regulatory framework • The FCTC in practice • No enforcement powers • Enforcement by signatories • Self-reporting • Shadow reporting • Influence on European legislation • Promoting tobacco regulation in the developing world • What does the FCTC mean for e-cigarettes • Current status of e-cigs • Political will to regulate • Structural barriers • Non-binding, but influential • Exclusion of e-cig firms • Regulatory options in detail
Queensland tightens its e-cig rules, but vapers unbothered
10th September 2014 - News analysis |
Queensland is set to become the first state in Australia subjecting e-cigarettes to the same laws as conventional tobacco products.
Thailand seeks to prevent e-cig imports as tobacco laws fail
10th September 2014 - News analysis |
Thailand’s government is planning to clamp down harder on the import of e-cigarettes, seeking to close potential loopholes in the products’ confusing legal situation.
