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Action needed to curb illicit vape market
22nd October 2024 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Action Needed On “Huge” Illicit Vape Market, Researchers Say But Heavy Regulation Can Make The Problem Worse Urgent action is needed to tackle the illicit e-cigarette market around the world, industry analysts at Tamarind Intelligence have warned. But simply imposing even tighter rules on the whole vape sector is unlikely to be the solution, they say. Research » Continue Reading.
Italy bans nicotine e-liquid online sales as part of effort to protect consumer health
22nd October 2024 - News analysis |
In a significant step to restrict the online sale of nicotine products, Italy has banned online sales of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, indicating a shift towards stricter regulations
BIR to miss tobacco tax collection target due to low demand…
22nd October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Switzerland: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
18th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place in Switzerland for vaping products, covering all policy areas and possible future regulation
Southeast Asia report highlights country’s tobacco control successes…
15th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Denmark: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
11th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in Denmark, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
Government plans 20% import duty on e-cigs…
8th October 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Dominican Republic |
Poland to significantly raise vape prices in line with cigarettes from next year
8th October 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish government has unveiled plans to extend the country’s excise tax to vaping devices, to be adopted by the Council of Ministers in the fourth quarter of 2024 and take effect in the first quarter of 2025
Albania: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
8th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Albania for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and labelling rules
Taiwan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The manufacture, import and sale of e-cigarettes and their components are banned in Taiwan. This report provides an overview of all national and regional regulation
Azerbaijan: e-cigarette regulation, October 2024
7th October 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Azerbaijan, covering all areas from notification and taxation to advertising, labelling and sanctions
Price of e-liquids set to double in Ireland when new vape tax takes effect in 2025
3rd October 2024 - News analysis |
Vaping in Ireland is about to get pricier, with the government set to introduce a new e-cig tax from mid-2025. E-liquids will be hit with a €0.50 per ml excise duty
Monthly regulatory podcast: October
3rd October 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
The ECigIntelligence monthly regulatory podcast provides insight and analysis on the major regulatory developments of the previous month affecting the sector
E-liquids taxed from today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
New e-cig restrictions and tax come into force today…
1st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Guatemala: e-cigarette regulation, September 2024
30th September 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Guatemala, covering all policy areas from notification and taxation to advertising and labelling and packaging rules
France: e-cigarette regulation, September 2024
30th September 2024 - Country regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions
Cancer Research UK fears a disposables ban may alter perception of vaping harm
26th September 2024 - News analysis |
Cancer Research UK is concerned about the impact a ban on disposables in the UK could have on vaping harm perception and overall public health, particularly if justified on the grounds of protecting youth
Governments get stricter on disposables amid health and environmental concerns
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
Governments around the world are rushing to clamp down on disposable vapes, responding to mounting concerns over their devastating environmental impact, health risks and surging popularity among young people
Sales of four more vape brands halted over fiscal marking violations…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Does Italy’s tax system discriminate, and could it impact novel nicotine products?
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
Arguments made by Italian tax companies that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may favour larger corporations and disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products
