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Tax
Russia backs away from e-cig ban and towards tax to bolster falling revenues
24th June 2022 - News analysis |
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed government priorities and rather than looking to completely ban the sale of vaping products, the Russian authorities are now considering increased e-cigarette taxes instead
Senate backs rise in e-liquid tax…
23rd June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Luxembourg: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022
22nd June 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Luxembourg for e-cigarettes and their related products
Decree imposing swift retroactive fees could hit Italian vape business hard
20th June 2022 - News analysis |
New fees on liquid products could hit Italy’s entire vaping supply chain – and a retroactive application of the fees, coupled with a short due date for payment, could cripple companies if no resolution is found
Romania: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022
16th June 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to retail channel restrictions and packaging rules
Parliament adopts bill to amend the Tax Code…
9th June 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Nicotine pouches are not a ‘nicotine product’…
1st June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States, Wyoming |
Ireland: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022
31st May 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The Irish government’s ongoing five-year plan includes the introduction of new rules addressing taxation, sales and advertising restrictions. This report covers all current and future regulation in the Republic
Fiscal policy clouds vaping business, boosts black market in Middle East
30th May 2022 - News analysis |
High taxes are holding back the market for legal vaping products in Middle Eastern markets and the black market is benefitting as a result, according to a major distribution business in the region
US: state tax discounts and benefits for MRTPs, May 2022
27th May 2022 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
This report analyses whether US states are considering the different harm profiles of tobacco products (which can include e-cigarettes) when taxing them, in order to encourage consumption of lower-risk products
Consumers’ vaping experience is often dictated by legal limits on products
23rd May 2022 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consumers’ vaping experience is often dictated by legal limits on products Legal rules on e-cigarette products have produced sharp differences in the features available to consumers in different countries, a new tracker from ECigIntelligence reveals. In some markets such as Canada, the US and Russia the battery and tank capacity of disposables increased dramatically between mid-2019 and » Continue Reading.
City looks to exclude nicotine-free products from sales tax…
12th May 2022 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
The National Treasury workshop on taxation held today…
22nd April 2022 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Switzerland: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022
21st April 2022 - 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
Senate considers tax and sales restrictions…
12th April 2022 - Alerts | Arkansas, North America, United States |
South Africa takes ‘precautionary’ steps towards a flat rate tax on all e-liquids
12th April 2022 - News analysis |
South Africa is looking to introduce taxes on vaping products as part of tobacco control measures in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidance
Canada announces new federal excise duty and coordinated vaping tax regime
8th April 2022 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has announced a new federal excise duty on vaping products and is inviting provincial governments to participate in a new, coordinated, vaping taxation regime
Canada announces new excise rate for e-liquid…
8th April 2022 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
UK: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022
7th April 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The UK has more lenient e-cigarette restrictions compared with the rest of Europe. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products across the UK
Anti-vape lawmakers find themselves caught in a web of their own devising
6th April 2022 - Blogs |
A no-doubt well-meaning ballot measure enthusiastically taken up by voters just 18 months ago now has General Assembly members in the US state of Colorado tied up in a knot of their own making
Italian retailers wait for April ruling on selling e-liquid without a tax stamp
1st April 2022 - News analysis |
Italian vape retailers must wait for a second ruling in mid-April to see if they are permitted to sell e-liquids without a tax stamp, though they have at least been buoyed by an initial ruling that they do not need to destroy them outright
E-liquid tax consultation period closing…
30th March 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Market report: the vape market in the Czech Republic
24th March 2022 - Country market reports , Market reports |
The Czech Republic, which incorporated the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into its domestic legal system in 2017, presents a developed vape market that is projected to grow in the future due to increased interest, new products entering the market and overall affordability
Regulatory report: Hungary, March 2022
22nd March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Hungary
Talks on raising e-liquid tax…
22nd March 2022 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
Regulatory report: Kyrgyzstan, March 2022
18th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Kyrgyzstan introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2021, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022
Call to tax all nicotine products…
16th March 2022 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Tax deadline passed…
16th March 2022 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
Regulatory report: Costa Rica, March 2022
15th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Costa Rica
Regulatory report: Colombia, March 2022
12th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Colombia has no restrictions on the sale and use of e-cigarettes, and no taxation. Two proposals to regulate e-cigarettes are being considered by the Chamber of Representatives
Regulatory report: Paraguay, March 2022
11th March 2022 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
E-cigarettes were regulated the same way as all tobacco products in 2015. Specific rules for e-cigarettes were introduced in 2019. Vaping is prohibited in public places. Excise duty is 20%
UK urged by associations and public health officials to cut vaping VAT
11th March 2022 - News analysis |
The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged the UK government to cut value-added tax (VAT) on vaping products as part of a plan to help smokers quit
