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US Congress committee rushes through bill to tax nicotine
25th October 2019 - News analysis |
A Democrat-controlled US House committee has comfortably approved a bill to tax nicotine in vaping products to discourage their use
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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
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
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.
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
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
Philippines puts tax on e-cigs and heated tobacco, bans public space use
5th August 2019 - News analysis |
The Philippines is bent on clamping down on public vaping and imposing a new excise tax on heated tobacco and vapour products
Hungary heading for lower tax and fewer licensed retailers
9th July 2019 - News analysis |
The Hungarian parliament is considering reducing tax on nicotine-containing e-liquids, while bringing in taxation and other restrictions on those without nicotine
Three more US states join the vogue for taxing e-cigs as tobacco products
4th July 2019 - News analysis |
Illinois, Vermont and Maine are the latest US states to overhaul their tax codes to treat e-cigarettes like tobacco products
Kyrgyzstan follows Russian example by setting tax on nicotine e-liquids
1st July 2019 - News analysis |
Kyrgyzstan has agreed an excise tax amendment that will tax nicotine e-liquids and heated tobacco from 1st July
Ohio’s double whammy – Tobacco 21 and ‘devastating’ e-liquid tax
25th June 2019 - News analysis |
Ohio looks set be the next US state to raise the minimum purchasing age for e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. It comes along with a budget proposal that would levy a hefty tax on vaping products
Russia may extend tax to reusable e-cigarettes and HnB devices
17th June 2019 - News analysis |
Reusable e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices could soon be taxed in Russia for the first time as part of a review of the country’s taxation system
A new round of vaping taxes swings around for US states
4th June 2019 - News analysis |
Various US jurisdictions have adopted new tax regimes or amended existing ones that treat e-cigs like tobacco products in order to fight youth uptake
Middle Eastern states move to legalise e-cigarettes, but at a high price
29th May 2019 - News analysis |
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan have decided to allow the sale of e-cigarettes, as Middle Eastern attitudes toward vaping shift
State governor asked to think again as Washington follows the tax trend
15th May 2019 - News analysis |
Vape shop owners and manufacturers in Washington State remain on edge as a controversial vaping tax has yet to be signed into law
Public opinion in Texas favours sin tax on tobacco to fund education
1st May 2019 - News analysis |
More than two-thirds of voters in Texas reportedly favour the idea of using “sin” taxes on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to help fund schools
Poland plans 3% tobacco tax increase along with end of 0% e-liquid rate
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced it will raise the excise tax on novel tobacco products by 3% next year as part of its plans to adjust the rates on alcohol and tobacco products in accordance with inflation
Heated tobacco taxation in the EU: classification, rates and structures
26th April 2019 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
We examine heated tobacco tax laws in EU countries where HnB products have been launched or specific laws introduced, and what would happen in countries where neither has yet occurred
World Bank recommends taxing e-cigs to raise revenue and cut youth use
23rd April 2019 - News analysis |
The World Bank has published a paper on e-cigarette use and taxation that could prove influential in many countries, possibly leading towards moves for greater taxing of vapour products
Wisconsin budget proposes to apply 71% tobacco tax to e-cig products
12th April 2019 - News analysis |
The $83.4bn, two-year Wisconsin state budget proposal for 2020-2021 proposes a tax of 71% on e-cigs products, by placing them under the existing state tobacco tax
Texas introduces bills to tax vaping products, ban enticing containers
10th April 2019 - News analysis |
A bill in the Texas House of Representatives would ban the sale of vaping product containers with features that might entice young people, while others would impose e-liquid taxes
New York state budget stings vape trade with 20% sales tax on e-liquid
5th April 2019 - News analysis |
The New York vapour industry has condemned the state’s new budget for 2020 as a devastating backward step – particularly the introduction from 2020 of a 20% sales tax on all e-liquids
US states place e-cigarette taxes among budget proposals
4th February 2019 - News analysis |
State budget proposals for the 2020 fiscal year that would apply new taxes to e-cigarette products are under consideration in a number of US states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Montana
Poland establishes excise stamp fees; vape industry takes the hit
1st February 2019 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has extended its 0% excise tax on e-liquids and novel tobacco products until the end of June 2020
Republic of Ireland regulatory report
10th January 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report on Ireland includes updates on labelling and packaging, upcoming restrictions on retail, including a ban on sales to minors, public usage, advertising and marketing, and taxation
Israel regulatory report: plain packaging among new restrictions
9th January 2019 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report on Israel includes updates on near-future regulation involving age restrictions, product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, retail channels, public usage, advertising and marketing
Czech Republic regulatory report
19th December 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report on the Czech Republic includes updates on the regulatory landscape, product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, public usage, taxation, and enforcement
Romania regulatory report
6th December 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This December 2018 report on e-cig regulation in Romania includes updates on product restrictions, packaging, notification, taxation and enforcement
Lithuania regulatory report
26th November 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Texas regulatory report
15th November 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Vaping laws expanded: Germany regulatory report
30th October 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Japan regulatory report: e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
8th October 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
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…
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
Tax cut due along with more laws: California regulatory report
31st May 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Hungary regulatory report: tough rules but weakening enforcement
23rd April 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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 regulatory report: TPD beyond the EU?
12th March 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Wholesale or volume taxes: a state-by-state analysis of US vapour taxation
7th March 2018 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
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
UK market report: mainstream retail dominated by tobacco firms
27th February 2018 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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 regulatory report: nicotine e-cigarettes will soon be legal
5th February 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Greece regulatory report: cross-border ban details and a legal challenge
2nd February 2018 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Ontario report: Open systems dominate but new legislation looms
19th December 2017 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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.
Malaysia regulatory report: uncertainty as government ponders new rules
3rd November 2017 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
South Africa regulatory report: vaping in legal limbo
23rd October 2017 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Belgium regulatory report: a year after TPD, are further restrictions in the pipeline?
18th October 2017 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
Germany regulatory report: more restrictions possible on advertising and zero-nicotine
17th October 2017 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
ECigIntelligence’s updated review of Germany’s e-cigarette laws and regulations includes details of likely future tightening of restrictions.
Denmark: daily users boost market in the wake of TPD regulation
4th September 2017 - Country market reports , Market reports |
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
Substantial equivalence: the market approval process in detail
19th April 2017 - Regulatory reports , Topic regulatory reports |
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.
California: vaping treated as if it was tobacco
24th March 2017 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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.
