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This report on e-cig regulation in Lithuania contains updates on age and product restrictions, obligation to notify, public usage, advertising and marketing, taxation, enforcement, and bills currently under debate
Our latest report on e-cig regulation in Texas has updates on age restrictions, notification, retail channels, public usage, advertising and marketing, relevant laws and relevant bodies
In our latest look at the regulatory landscape in Germany, we find a bill amending the German Tobacco Products Law is being considered which could prohibit all outdoor advertising, while a bill that would have extended restrictions to nicotine-free products has been dropped
This updated report on regulation of e-cigs and heated tobacco in Japan includes new tax rates and new restrictions on public use of heated tobacco, plus details of required warning posters and sanctions
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…
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
In our latest look at California’s regulations, we find that the wholesale tax is set to be adjusted in July and vaping is treated as tobacco in regards to public usage
The regulation of vaping products in Hungary is substantially derived from the European TPD, but remains the most severe in the EU – although enforcement of many of the rules does appear to be slackening
Ukraine’s current regulatory setup is lenient on e-cigs but with politicians keen to foster stronger links with the EU, and with acts now in force to strengthen existing relations, it’s only a matter of time before the European Union Association Agreement leads to tighter regulations
Eight US states currently tax e-cigarettes: five apply a volume tax, at a rate per ml of consumable product; three apply a wholesale tax, based on price sold at wholesale in the state – and several other states have tax proposals on the table
In our latest look at the UK market we see that the distribution share of mainstream retail has remained stable. The channel is dominated by tobacco companies and it is difficult for small companies to access the channel
Norway is likely to end its ban on e-cigarettes in mid-2018. However, vapour products are subject to detailed regulations and the Norwegian authorities have extended the EU’s TPD to cover nicotine-free products
Our updated report on the current state of e-cigarette regulation in Greece includes interpretation from the customs authority on what is covered by the cross-border distance sales ban and news of a legal challenge to the ban on public vaping
In our latest look at Canada, we find that open system products dominate, taking up approximately 85% of the Ontario market, with a high prevalence of basic models. Most sales come through the offline channel, and we believe there are around 400 vape stores in Ontario, predominantly independents. Online analysis found 12 out 20 top national websites operate from Ontario. Furthermore, Ontario is the home province for multiple Canadian e-liquid brands. A new bill – The Smoke-Free Ontario Act – will provide a very restrictive legal framework. We believe this bill will have a negative impact on the growth and development of e-cig market.
The Malaysian e-cig industry has cause for optimism as some members of the ruling party are strongly in favour of ending the pharma regime for nicotine-containing products
Nicotine e-cigs can only be sold legally in South Africa at pharmacies under medical licence. There is, however, a thriving black market, and a government promise – yet to be acted on – to regulate e-cigs in the same way as tobacco
Transposition of the TPD into Belgian law has been force since January 2017. The restrictions it imposes include a ban on online sales as well as product, packaging, labelling and advertising restrictions
ECigIntelligence’s updated review of Germany’s e-cigarette laws and regulations includes details of likely future tightening of restrictions.
Our latest in-depth look at the Danish e-cigarette sector finds a market that is growing despite a reduction in the overall vaping population, and where the beneficial effects of the European TPD are being felt
This report examines the current ways the e-cigarette industry in the U.S. has to get premarket approval from the FDA for new products, including detailed definitions of what constitutes a new product.
In this March 2017 look at regulations in California, we find that nicotine-containing products are subject to a wholesale tax of 27.3%. This tax rate will be revised periodically. Vaping in the state is treated as tobacco in regards to public usage.
Recent legislation transposes the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive into Polish law and regulates e-cigarettes in the same way as tobacco.
This means advertising and vaping are banned in public places are banned, in line with the restrictions on combustible tobacco products.
E-cigarette products are in the process of being regulated in Croatia, by transposing the Tobacco Product Directive (TPD), once the government is established. We expect the Draft Act on Restriction of the Use of Tobacco Products to be passed by the end of 2016, or early 2017. The delay in transposition led the European Commission (EC) to take an infringement decision against Croatia.
Malta has imposed the TPD’s restrictions on advertising, product labelling and packaging. The authorities’ move to ban vaping in the same premises as smoking has been challenged in court so no legal nationwide restriction currently applies.
One of the world’s largest e-cig markets, France has transposed the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in several pieces of legislation, starting with the Health Law plus decrees and ordinances with more detailed product specific regulation for e-cigarettes.
The most stringent provision has been an almost complete ban on any type of advertising and sponsorship, which equalises the e-cig regime with that of tobacco.
Contents1 Executive summary2 Market background and development3 Market size and growth prospects4 Vaper population5 Form factors and future trends6 Distribution7 Big Tobacco8 Online and offline companies9 E-liquids10 Pricing11 Associations12 Methodologies There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the Netherlands or the advanced search page. Executive summary Market size is » Continue Reading.
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 National regulatory framework4 Product restrictions5 Labelling and packaging6 Information obligations7 Retail channels restriction (including cross-border and distance sales)8 Public usage9 Advertising and marketing10 Taxation11 Enforcement There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Ireland or the advanced search page. Executive summary Ireland’s transposition of the TPD » Continue Reading.
Contents1 Executive summary2 TPD common rules3 Legal framework in the Baltic nations4 Estonia (Eesti)5 Latvia (Latvija)6 Lithuania (Lietuva) There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on these territories. Please visit the full list of regulatory reports, or the advanced search page. Executive summary Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are often collectively known as the Baltic states; these adjacent countries » Continue Reading.
This page provides you with links to all ECigIntelligence coverage of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) since 1st January this year.
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 Regulatory framework4 Age restrictions5 Product restrictions6 Labelling and packaging: near future7 Obligation to notify8 Retail channels restriction (including cross-border and distance sales)9 Public usage10 Advertising and marketing11 Taxation 12 Enforcement13 Case law14 The missing pieces of the TPD15 Graphic: how Romanian e-cigarette regulation will change There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this » Continue Reading.
Contents1 Introduction2 Regulatory landscape3 Current national regulatory framework4 Upcoming regulatory changes5 Age restrictions6 Product restrictions7 Labelling and packaging: current8 Labelling and packaging: near future9 Sale restrictions10 Retail licensing11 Public usage12 Exceptions to the public vaping ban13 14 Advertising and marketing15 Notification and surveillance obligations16 17 Taxation18 Enforcement19 Next steps There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. » Continue Reading.
Contents1 Executive summary2 Regulatory landscape3 National regulatory framework4 Age restrictions5 Product restrictions requirements6 Labelling and packaging requirements7 Obligation to notify8 Retail channels restriction (including cross-border and distance sales)9 Public usage restrictions10 Advertising, sponsorship and promotion restrictions11 Taxation12 Enforcement13 Case law14 The missing pieces of the TPD There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the » Continue Reading.
Hungary’s transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive will do away with the current mandatory pharmaceutical licensing requirement for e-cigarettes – which has resulted in no nicotine-containing products being legal in the country – and allow them to be sold as consumer products. As this great change approaches, our in-depth report on Hungary includes: Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • Age restrictions • Packaging and product restrictions • Notification requirements • Retailing restrictions (including cross-border and distance sales) • Public usage • Advertising and marketing restrictions • Taxation • Case law • Enforcement • The missing pieces of the TPD jigsaw • Graphic: how Hungarian e-cigarette regulation will change
Contents1 Introduction2 Regulatory landscape3 Devolved administrations4 National regulatory framework5 Near-future situation in devolved administrations6 Product categorisation7 Information requirements8 Additional obligations in UK devolved countries9 Retail channels (cross-border sales)10 Age restrictions11 Devolved administrations12 Product and packaging restrictions13 Labelling and information requirements14 Public usage15 Advertising and marketing restrictions16 Devolved administrations17 Case law18 Taxation19 Enforcement There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports » Continue Reading.
Contents1 Section 1 – Relevant consumer and safety laws2 Section 2 – BCAP/CAP rules and ASA’s enforcement3 Section 3 – Relevant medical organisations’ position towards e-cigs4 Section 4 – Politics and e-cigs in Britain and the British nations5 Section 5 – Summary of consultation questions6 Section 6 – Information sought by the regulator in the UK consultation process There » Continue Reading.
Executive summary • Background • Implementing acts and reports • Implementing act: reporting format • Implementing act: refill mechanisms • Report: potential public-health risks • The regulation-makers • External contractors and the expert group • What lies ahead? • A European excise tax on e-cigs? • Timeline
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
The World Health Organization (WHO) looks increasingly likely to recommend stringent restrictions on e-cigarettes, following an internal report which suggests measures including a blanket ban on indoor use and tight controls on advertising.
A British e-cigarette supplier is the sector’s first independent to launch a legal challenge against the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), the EU rules published this year that will regulate the e-cig market in European member states.
Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a controversially high new tax on e-cigarettes, which would add an estimated 600% to the price of e-liquids.
What the WHO FCTC is • The WHO FCTC in practice • What does the WHO FCTC mean for e-cigarettes?
Big Tobacco scaling up in UK and U.S. • Different blends of acquisition and development • Cigalike most popular form factor…for now
The multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscape • The structure of federal and state e-cig regulation • Trends in state government regulation • Trends in local government regulation • Case study: regulation of e-cigarettes in California • Deep dive: restriction of e-cig use in “public places” by state and local governments
Another large British e-cigarette manufacturer is being acquired by an overseas company, as the UK market becomes a battleground for international e-cig and tobacco firms.
U.S. e-cig supplier Victory Electronic Cigarettes is claiming leadership of the British and wider European markets following its fourth takeover of the year.
French legislators could soon be finally debating the health minister’s long-awaited proposals for a ban on the use of e-cigarettes in public places.
The European e-cigarette market could be worth more than $2bn, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
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