Regulatory and market intelligence for the e-cigarette sector
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ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Brazil’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Chile’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Chile’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Pakistan’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
The upgraded ECigIntelligence Europe regulatory tracker provides crucial e-cigarette-related regulations for Europe in one place, covering the 27 EU member states plus the UK, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland
Industry insiders have suggested the UK government should raise the nicotine limit for e-cigarettes, promote vaping, and legalise snus as part of the country’s post-Brexit regulatory reforms
This regulatory report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place for e-cigarettes in Croatia, covering aspects such as taxation, labelling and packaging, public usage and more
The European Parliament has adopted the BECA report – the first time a European institution has formally acknowledged reduced risk products could play a role in smoking cessation – with some caveats …
Changes to Norway’s Tobacco Act should allow the sale of nicotine-containing e-liquids and devices but strict permit rules could effectively prohibit the 70 or so domestic retailers from taking advantage
The final report of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) is expected to suggest a ban on selected flavours
Sooner or later the EU will have a new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), and one of the big questions will be how it treats new product categories which barely existed at the time of TPD2
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Brazil’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Chile’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Chile’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Pakistan’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
Three Italian members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are hoping to introduce the concept of harm reduction into a strategy report by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA)
An intense period of negotiations on a revision of EU regulation of tobacco alternatives is coming, following the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation report represented by the European Commission
A new survey from the organisation European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (ETHRA) has revealed that more than eight out of ten among a sample of more than 35,000 vapers have successfully given up smoking
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s lower house has passed a bill that will harmonise the country’s tobacco regulation with the standards of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
The European Commission believes there is a need for strong action to toughen up the current Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in the upcoming revision of the EU-wide regulations
The EU Commission will soon reveal the outcome of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation report, a long-awaited document that will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the legislation
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Brazil’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Chile’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Chile’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
The British vaping industry has broadly welcomed the agreement reached on Christmas Eve between the UK and EU over the trade relations the two parties will enjoy from 1st January
New research from the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has indicated the positives and negatives of the vaping market in the country, and highlighted those areas for future investigation
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Chile’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Chile’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Brazil’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
Brussels has given a negative opinion on the plan put forward by the Danish Ministry of Health to ban all flavoured e-liquids, water pipes and chewing tobacco except tobacco and menthol flavour from 2022
The scientific committee of the European Commission is to delay delivery of its conclusions on vaping, which will inform the impact assessment on the revision of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
Egypt legalised e-cigarettes in February 2019, and this report examines the set of requirements that have been implemented in order to regulate e-cig use
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory regime for e-cigs in Greece, including information and restrictions relating to the most recent law that was adopted at the end of 2019
Russia has passed the first e-cigarette regulation in the country, which imposes tighter regulations for e-cigs and extending anti-tobacco legislation to e-liquids
This market snapshot for Slovakia covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
This report analyses the notified products in Germany between April 2018 and September 2019, looking at both hardware and e-liquids
Poland transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. The law requires notification of products six months before marketing. This report compares the April 2019 and March 2020 lists
Romania transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. Although some aspects are not regulated, there are current attempts to introduce restrictions on advertising and public usage of e-cigs
Brussels is continuing work on the revision of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), but admits some of the research work could be delayed by the coronavirus crisis
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Chile’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Chile’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Brazil’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail websites, with key information for different product types
The Czech Republic incorporated the European Union Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into its domestic legal system in 2017. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory landscape for e-cigs in the country
Iceland passed a new law to specifically regulate and e-cigarette tax for the first time in June 2018, creating a specific e-cigarette regime with no ties to tobacco regulation. This report provides an overview of current regulations
This regulatory report provides in-depth analysis of the current vaping regulations in Sweden, including laws around advertising and marketing, labelling and packaging, notification, public usage, tax and more
This market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
The New Zealand parliament aims to tighten current regulations on vaping and heated tobacco, seeking to regulate e-cigarettes in a similar way to Europe. This report covers all current regulation as well as those due in the near future
Norway plans to legalise nicotine-containing e-cigarettes by the end of 2021. This report details both current and expected future regulation
This regulatory report covers the current restrictions in place in Hungary, focusing on aspects such as age restrictions, tax, enforcement, labelling and packaging, plus more
This market report covers the latest update of the Italian notification list that was published in November 2019, analysing the impact of the recent tax changes as well as discussing similarities and differences to previous years
While expectations of new regulation of do-it yourself (DIY) products in Greece remain, the local industry have made their own efforts to ensure that the new anti-smoking law approved in October is not enforced.
ECigIntelligence gained access to a series of documents disclosed by the EU after a freedom of information request that contained its recent conversations with the tobacco and vaping industries. This report summarises the main points
This market snapshot for France covers key indicators: recent, present and forecast market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution, prices and affordability
This market report focuses on France, looking at the notifications for vaping products throughout 2019, the process for which is managed by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES)
In this Belgium market report, we look at the positive and negative lists of notified products. There has been an increase in notification of disposable e-cigarettes
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Belgium covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
Ukraine could be the next country to introduce an excise tax burden on vaping products, although as it stands excise tax will apply only to heated tobacco from January 2020
What impact could Boris Johnson’s return to 10 Downing Street – and subsequent uncoupling from the EU – have on the UK vapour industry?
This report provides an overview of Kazakhstan’s regulatory framework. Although the country has not yet implemented regulation for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, controls are expected in the near future
Our latest regulatory report for Bulgaria details the general regulatory framework for the country, as well as providing recent updates for national regulation, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify and public usage, taxation and enforcement
Brussels has officially started the formal process to review the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) by 2021, with a focus on e-cigarettes and new tobacco products
ECigIntelligence takes a look at the rules and regulations governing the e-cig market in North Macedonia, including the new laws that have come into effect in 2019 and how ties with EU regulations are getting closer
Electronic cigarettes are now legal in Saudi Arabia and regulated in a similar way to Europe. This report outlines the regulations and restrictions in all areas, including advertising, tax, enforcement, packaging and labelling, and public usage
A new bill that would regulate nicotine-containing products in Ukraine in line with the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has been registered in the country’s parliament
As Montenegro prepares to potentially join the EU we find that the country is already bringing its vaping regulations in line with the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
A new proposal regarding e-cigs could bring fresh restrictions and enforcement if approved. This report explores recent updates to current regulations in Greece
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
The current government in Spain has proposed to regulate vaping, but this could change following the results of the upcoming November elections
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Israel covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Greece covers key indicators: market size; regulation level; an overview of the top available brands, form factors, retail distribution split, prices and affordability
A new tax regime in Poland has been delayed until 2020, while the notification process has been tightened up but some areas of reguation still appear open to interpretation
This report looks at the latest rules and regulations in the Netherlands, featuring updates regarding advertising and marketing, packaging and labelling, notifications and taxation
Albania is among the first countries in the Western Balkans to adapt their domestic tobacco legislation to match the EU requirements outlined in the TPD
A vape store chain in Norway is under scrutiny from local authorities who claim it is violating advertising regulations with a big picture in the window showing the company’s CEO with an e-cigarette
With new laws currently under discussion, we take a look at the state of regulation of e-cigarette and heated tobacco products in Russia right now and see how the taxation levels are set to rise annually
In our latest look at Portugal we show what effect recent legislative changes have had and how the new tax regime is taking effect, and examine hardware trends
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Spain covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Australia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Australia’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Brazil’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Colombia’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
Following on from our 2017 study, we return to Poland to see which vapour products have been notified by which manufacturers
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
The latest ECigIntelligence regulatory report on Austria features extensive updates, including changes to the country’s stance on public place usage.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
This ECigIntelligence market snapshot for Poland covers key indicators such as recent, present and predicted market size, an indication of regulation level and an overview of the top available brands
In our latest look at the Spanish e-cig market, we considers the reasons behind the market’s recovery and what the future might hold
In this updated report on Slovenia we explain how the rules around advertising and the country’s tax regime have evolved
In our updated look at regulations in Latvia we see that changes are coming, covering a range of areas
As the effects of the TPD begin to be felt in Belgium, we take a look at how the e-cig market is evolving in 2019
With recent changes to legislation and taxation effecting Italy’s e-cig industry, we take an in-depth look at the country’s vape stores
In our latest look at the Italian market we investigate the impact of recent regulatory changes on the industry and vaping population
The rising popularity of tobacco alternatives as well as new regulations on the way will make the e-cigarette issue hard to ignore after this week’s European elections
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
In our latest look at the French market we find that the French notification list now contains more than 30,000 vapour products, and consists mostly of e-liquids with more than 800 brands — the majority of which are French
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
The European Commission has allocated a significant part of its health budget for the year to gathering data for the coming revision of the the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
Our updated report outlines the rules governing e-cigarettes in Portugal, where they have been regulated since 2016 according to the European TPD, and how the regulations are applied
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
While the Italian government has taken a positive stance on vapour products, a tax of €0.08 per ml now applies to nicotine-containing products, and €0.04 per ml for zero-nicotine products
After being for some time the only EU member state to allow only nicotine-containing e-cigarettes on the market, Greece has taken a step forward by regulating the sale of nicotine-free vapour products
With talks still ongoing to form a government following Estonia’s parliamentary elections, there is hope for a policy change on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco in one of the most restrictive vapour markets
In our updated look at the regulatory landscape in Belgium we find that new product-specific regulation includes severe restrictions on retail, including an online sales ban, as well as product, packaging, labelling and advertising restrictions
The European Commission has officially registered a European Citizens’ Initiative which calls for Article 20 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) to be replaced by “bespoke legislation” for vaping products
Our updated report looks at the tobacco law that is likely to form the basis of future regulation of e-cigarettes and HnB products in a country that is in Europe but outside the EU
A controversy over the way the six-month delay between notification and placing an e-cigarette product on the market is enforced in Germany has been brought into the political arena by a parliamentary question
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking no tobacco sale orders (NTSO) against Walgreens and Circle K for selling combustibles and cigars to minors
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance to companies on how to comply with national notification regulations
The UK is still set to leave the EU, after which the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) will no longer apply but the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 will remain in force with minor amendments
In our latest look at the French market, we find that since last year, the range of pods and ultra-portables has increased from 13 to 31 brands. The market is currently dominated by open pods, where ultra-portables were leading the year before
The Swedish Chemicals Agency has changed its interpretation regarding e-liquids with nicotine concentration over 17 mg/ml.
As ECigIntelligence reported a few months ago, authorities required both producers and consumers to obtain a permit for the sale and use of e-liquid containing over 17 mg of nicotine per ml, which was a de facto ban.
The European Commission Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks has identified e-cigs as one of the main emerging health-related issues in Europe
In our latest look at the Greek market, we find Greek vapers prefer open system devices, the offline channel currently generates more sales and electronic cigarettes are now more widely available compared to previous years
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
In our latest look at regulations in Cyprus, we can see that a special procedure is applicable for “reduced-risk” claims of e-cigarette products, there is currently no notification fee and a tax on e-liquids and heated tobacco has been imposed
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
This special report, to be read in conjunction with our latest UK regulatory report, outlines the scenario for the future of British e-cigarette and heated tobacco regulation after the UK’s coming departure from the EU
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
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
The UK government will review the TPD in the light of the country’s coming departure from the EU, having accepted all the recommendations in the Science and Technology Committee’s report on e-cigs
This report on e-cig regulation in Luxembourg contains updates on age and product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, retail channel restrictions, future public usage, and enforcement
This December 2018 report on e-cig regulation in Romania includes updates on product restrictions, packaging, notification, taxation and enforcement
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, is considering a number of legal amendments that could bring major changes to the regulation of vaping products, including taxation
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
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the ban on the sale of snus which has applied since 1992 in the whole EU except Sweden, which was granted an exemption under the 2014 TPD
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
An ECigIntelligence-conducted a focus group with eight Greek IQOS users. We found that health was given as the main motivation to start using IQOS, while friends were the main influence. All of the participants said they would recommend IQOS ahead of vaping
The UK Department of Health is consulting on the changes that will affect the e-cig industry if the UK leaves the EU with no deal with Brussels, especially those affecting product notifications and labelling
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
In our latest look at regulations in Greece, we find that there are planned regulations for DIY and shake and vape products and only TPD-compliant, nicotine-containing products notified to the Ministry of Health may be produced and sold
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
In our latest look at the french market, we find that sales of e-liquid generate around 60% of revenue and tobacco is the most popular flavour. The e-liquid sector is dominated by French brands
Earlier this month ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips spoke at the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum, looking at Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) regulations and whether legislation was advancing or holding back THR
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The most publicised and controversial player in the US e-cigarette market is aiming at UK smokers who find existing e-cigs too complicated – looking to expand the total vaping market, not cannibalise existing brands
The Ukrainian parliament is considering an amendment to the country’s tax code that would impose duty of €0.033 per ml on all e-liquids sold in the country and establish a system for product notification
In a shift from the more traditional e-cigs, which heat e-liquid to produce a vapour which is then inhaled, heated tobacco devices apply controlled heat to tobacco. Here ECigIntelligence looks at the latest innovation in closer detail
In our latest look at Denmark, we find that the country has the second highest notification fee in the EU, which amounts to about €4950 ($5771). The Danish Health Authority dismisses scientific evidence that e-cigarettes are an effective smoking cessation tool and even claims that e-cigarettes help to maintain the nicotine addiction and smoking habit.
Conclusions and recommendations from the Parliamentary Science and Technology Committee investigation into e-cigarettes have confirmed yet again the UK’s status as the most vape-friendly major market
The European Commission has asked for a five-year extension to its powers to implement the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) – reserving its right to perhaps ban later a particular type of e-cigarette
A grand total of 185,635 e-cigarette product notifications have been successfully registered with the European Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) as of July of this year, ECigIntelligence has learned from the European Commission (EC).
Swedish regulation is asking producers and consumers to obtain a permit for the sale and use of e-liquid with high concentrations of nicotine, which constitutes a de facto ban as the process of obtaining such a permit is so stringent.
ECigIntelligence provides up-to-date details of e-cigarette regulations in Malta, where the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) was tranposed into domestic law in 2016
Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking an “urgent meeting” with the UK Department of Health after being told to stop advertising its heated tobacco device IQOS
Nicotine-containing e-liquids became subject to a new tax in Sweden in July 2018, a year after the country’s regulations on e-cigarettes came into force with the transposition into national law of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
CBD products in Switzerland come under three possible headings: sale with some restrictions; sale requiring authorisation; and sale prohibited. This report considers these three categories, what they apply to, and what they mean
E-cigarette manufacturers and tobacco giants are increasing investment in Central and Eastern Europe, building new plants or expanding existing ones to meet growing demand for new tobacco alternatives
All the stories from ECigIntelligence’s June European regulatory Live Alerts can now be found on one page of this site, ordered alphabetically by country
US and European Union officials have held high-level talks in Brussels on possible future co-operation over the regulation of nicotine-containing products and “a wide range of tobacco-related topics”
Iceland passed a new law to specifically regulate and potentially tax e-cigarettes for the first time at a legislative session held last week.
A British lawyer and engineer has warned manufacturers of nicotine-free e-liquid they still need to comply with legislation concerning the quality of liquids
In our latest look at the Dutch regulations, we find that The Netherlands recently decided to go beyond the TPD, regulating nicotine-free e-cigs fully in the same way as nicotine containing ones
The Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA) says its members are losing business to companies selling illegal products – while in Ireland official inspections found a low level of compliance with regulations
In our latest look at the regulatory picture in Slovakia we see that e-cigarettes are not covered by any excise tax, e-cigs with and without nicotine have mild retail restrictions and notification is free of charge
A few weeks after the launch of the Juul vaping device on the Israeli market, the Ministry of Health has announced restrictive measures against its sale, claiming it contains too much nicotine
The market for cannabidiol (CDB) e-liquid is hotting up in Germany. It’s an emerging industry, so stakeholders are limited and no brand dominates, but new players are moving in as public interest continues to grow
More medically-licensed e-cigarettes could help shore up consumer confidence in the British market and reduce confusion, an industry scientist suggested at a vaping industry conference in London
A UK firm that supplies e-liquid sampling units to several European countries claims the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has had an adverse effect on its business. Vapedex also calls for better hygiene in vape stores
The Greek Ministry of Health has issued two circulars on e-cig regulation, clearing up a legal grey area by insisting that both CBD and shake-and-vape products are banned in the country
In our latest look at the Belgian market, we see that the authorities publish two lists of notified products — one positive, one negative. The majority of notified products in Belgium are e-liquids
A draft bill to regulate the use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettesin Russia has received the approval of the Ministry of Economic Development – but the Ministry of Health considers the proposal “a conflict of laws”
Two years on from transposing the TPD, we can see physical stores leading Denmark’s e-cigarette retail market. However we believe an increase in availability of e-cigarettes through online vape stores is probable
A set of industry-designed standards could inform future national Chinese standards for e-cigarette products– said to be expected within 24 months
Two major German e-cig importers and retailers, InnoCigs and Be Posh, are embroiled in a legal controversy over the notification requirements under the country’s version of the European TPD
A legal controversy between two of Germany’s major e-cig importers and retailers over the notification requirements of the German version of the TPD could help to clear up a partly unresolved question about the regulation
In our latest look at Poland we find that a tax on all e-liquids will apply as of January 2019, distance sales are prohibited and new, slightly higher, notification fees now apply
Spain transposed the EU TPD into national law in 2017. Law 28/2005 in its consolidated version now regulates all aspects of the use, sale and promotion of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes
A vaping versus pharma fight over advertising has emerged in evidence being given to the UK government, with Johnson & Johnson for Big Pharma taking on the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA)
ECigIntelligence guides you through the sometimes uncertain legal framework that applies in the UK to cannabidiol (CBD) in general, and CBD-containing e-liquids in particular
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (AAMS) has issued a bulletin informing the country’s e-cigarette industry of its interpretation of legal requirements arising from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
ECigIntelligence looks at the pricing and products range in e-liquids and hardware categories across the top five e-cigarette retailer websites in the UK and finds a shift towards advanced hardware products
The UK health department is urging people to report companies to their local trading standards team if they manufacture, sell, or distribute e-liquids which may appeal to children through resemblance to food items
In our latest look at the regulations in Austria, we see that Austrian legislation regulates both nicotine-free and nicotine-containing products, going further than the TPD
What laws regulate the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in e-liquids across the European Union – and what regulatory regime is likely to apply in the future? Our report finds the clear lines in a legal grey area
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoids that can be found in cannabis. While the cannabis plant itself, and many drugs that are extracted from it, are illegal in most parts of the world, CBD, which is non-intoxicating, is not
Exhibitors at Germany’s biggest vape fair, this weekend’s Hall of Vape event in Stuttgart, have been advised to check carefully that their e-liquids are labelled correctly in accordance with national and European law
In our latest look at the Italian market, ECigIntelligence has studied the latest prices and range of products for hardware products online and compared them with Q4 of 2017
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has reportedly lifted the sales ban on nicotine-containing e-cigarettes issued in 2015 by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (BLV)
The Greek Ministry of Health recently published a statement on its website that electronic cigarettes without nicotine are not legal in the country “in accordance with national and European legislation”.
A national survey of alcohol and tobacco use found that cigarette smoking in Iceland is decreasing, while vaping increased by a third – from 6% to 8% of the adult population – between 2016 and 2017
In this special report, ECigIntelligence looks at how heated tobacco (heat-not-burn) and hybrid products are gaining ground in the world’s tobacco and vapour market
Montenegro’s health ministry has drafted a TPD-style proposal that will regulate nicotine vaping products in the country for the first time as it prepares to join the European Union in 2025
E-cigarettes with nicotine will become legal this year in Norway, where the sale of all nicotine-containing products other than traditional tobacco products has been banned since 1989
ECigIntelligence’s latest online survey of the Greek e-cigarette market found advanced devices dominate, with a high proportion of respondents mixing their own e-liquids
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco are currently subject to very little regulation in Russia – but that could be about to change, with proposals coming from both the federal trade ministry and the Moscow City Duma
The MHRA, Britain’s pharmaceutical regulator, is currently encouraging and supporting companies to submit medicines authorisation applications for e-cigarette products. Here we explain what that process entails
Selling vaping products cross-border from Greece to other EU member states is allowed – provided that country does not prohibit such sales – but no legal trade can come the other way
As shake and vape products increase in popularity in Europe in response to the restrictions imposed by the EU’s TPD, we take a close look at country-by-country regulation
While the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) provides a common regulatory framework for e-cigarettes across the European Union, the attitude of public health authorities still varies widely from one country to another
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
France is a mature e-cig market that is growing at a stable pace. The main distribution channel for vapour products is around 2500 vape stores but we expect sales to increase significantly in tobacconists
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
In our latest look at the Spanish market, we see that open system products dominate, online remains the most important distribution channel and IQOS is the only Big Tobacco e-cig product currently available
Estonia is one of the most severe environments for the vaping industry in Europe. Cross-border distance sales are prohibited, while domestic online sales will be banned as of 1 July, 2019
A new study has found that found that a closer relationship with health professionals could lead to an increase in business – despite both staff and customers not considering smoking cessation as the main role of a vape shop
The latest evidence review by Public Health England credits e-cigs with helping 20,000 people a year quit smoking, and blames distorted media reporting for that figure not being a lot higher
Authorities in the Catalonia region of Spain are investigating whether PMI broke Spanish law with a series of online banner advertisements for its IQOS heated tobacco system
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
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
Our survey of the Polish e-cigarette market finds a continuing move towards advanced open systems, but a mood of pessimism in the face of forthcoming taxation
In our latest look at the Italian market, we see that distance sales, including domestic and cross-border, are now banned under the latest amendment (known as the “Vicari amendment”) approved in the Italian parliament
ECigIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips will be among speakers at a US symposium next month on vapour, tobacco and the law, including topics such as taxation, intellectual property and advertising
The European Commission has said it will review the future tax situation of e-cigarettes and heated-tobacco products in 2019, and will not propose a revision of the Directive 2011/64/EU on excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco now
While all but one of the EU’s member states have interpreted the TPD as banning all claims of health benefits from e-cigarettes, there may be scope for a “reduced risk” classification without the need of medical licensing
The popularity of shake and vape – adding nicotine shots to nicotine-free e-liquids – is increasing throughout Europe, as detailed in an ECigIntelligence report into the market in Germany
Health ministers of Europe’s Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have signed a joint memorandum of intent to share “strong policies” on e-cigarette trade and usage
In our latest look at the Italian market, we find that ready-to-use e-liquids, especially 10ml bottles, are the most common bottle sizes stocked on the top five websites, while 28% of the e-liquid products found at the top five online retailers are shake and vape products. Recently, Italy banned online nicotine sales and websites appear to have generally complied with the law
As the UK heads towards the exit door from Europe, the Westminster government remains responsible for the implementation of the TPD across the country – but Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all have scope to impose added restrictions
Our updated report looks at the newly re-drafted tobacco law that is likely to form the basis of future regulation of e-cigarettes and HnB products in a country that is in Europe but outside the EU
ECigIntelligence’s review of the year gone by reflects the big stories of the e-cigarette world in 2017, the trends in regulation, the developing and diverging markets, the science and innovation, and peers into the crystal ball to consider where it all goes from here
A rigorous anti-tobacco regime should come first before e-cigarettes are promoted for harm reduction, delegates at a tobacco control conference in Germany were told
Nearly all EU member states have interpreted article 13 of the European TPD to ban all claims related to health in the absence of a medical certificate. However, there may be a pathway to a reduced-risk classification.
The Swiss market is dominated by open advanced systems mostly purchased offline. Due to the country’s nicotine ban Switzerland seems an ideal market for shake and vape e-liquids. Foreign shake and vape e-liquids, mostly imported from the U.S., are at the forefront, but several domestic e-liquid brands also produce large format nicotine-free e-liquids.
Tighter regulation “is on the way” for e-cigs, according to the European Commission’s commissioner for health and food safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis, who sees “possibilities” for “stronger regulation” to “stop advertising and online sales”
In our latest look at Poland, we find that fewer than 10% of respondents have been running their business for less than a year, which indicates fewer entrants into the sector following implementation of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). The Polish e-liquid market is highly fragmented, with the top 12 brands accounting for only 55% of total quoted best-selling brand mentions. The leading brand is Pinky Vape, while the hardware device sector is more consolidated.
As shake and vape grows in popularity, ECigIntelligence takes a look at the German market in detail and finds that experienced vapers in Germany mostly use their own-mixed e-liquids, which can help in avoiding TPD restrictions for e-liquid-containing nicotine. This trend seems to have grown in Germany since May 2017, and almost half of the e-liquid brands sold in Germany are ready to mix.
Sweden is to join its Scandinavian neighbours Finland and Denmark in adding vaping to its ban on smoking in a variety of public places. The country is also preparing to tax e-liquids, with or without nicotine
Deep social inequalities among the smoking population have long been recognised; the question now is whether e-cigarettes can help to correct them, or whether they may even widen the health gap
Nearly 150,000 e-cigarette products have been notified to authorities in EU countries since the transposition of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in member states – far more than officials expected
How has regulation in Europe affected e-cigarette markets? Tim Phillips of ECigIntelligence gave his views to an audience of industry insiders in London
The increasingly popular practice of “shake and vape” poses a threat to the e-cigarette industry, according to speakers and delegates at a recent conference
Our consumer survey took place from September to October 2017. Most respondents were ex-smokers, with around a third vaping for more than two years. The majority of our respondents where male and aged between 25 and 44.
We found that advanced devices dominate, and more than 60% of respondents are mixing their own e-liquid. E-liquids containing low nicotine content are reportedly the most popular.
Our updated report on the state of e-cigarette regulation in the UK unpicks the differences between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Some Polish politicians, opposed to the government, are trying to stop the country’s planned tax on e-liquids and instead introduce their own e-cigarette bill to parliament
Since the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) was implemented, the Greek e-cigarette market has shifted towards using shake and vape e-liquids, as they are exempt from the new tax
Our updated report on Swiss law as it relates to e-cigarettes considers both current regulation and how it is likely to change in a country that is in Europe but outside the EU
Pre-school children will be given e-cigarettes to play with and try to switch on as German authorities work to establish a national standard for child-proofing the products
The UK government is being urged by both an all-party parliamentary lobby group and the British Psychological Society to keep promoting e-cigs as a means to stop smoking
Nicotine-containing e-cigs and e-liquids have been sold legally in Sweden since 2016 and the market has been gradually growing – but there are still obstacles in its way
In our latest look at the UK market, we find that the e-liquid sector is highly fragmented and a high percentage of the respondents are mixing their own e-liquid. The hardware sector is less fragmented
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
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.
EU legislation is unclear on how to categorise hybrid devices, which may give manufacturers some degree of choice. This report aims to help them make that choice wisely
The new trend of shake and vape is taking the French market by storm, with new brands appearing rapidly – particularly a wave of imports from the US and Malaysia
In our latest look at the Italian market, we find sales of e-liquids generate around 45% of revenue. Tobacco and fruits are reported as the most popular flavours, while the e-liquid sector appears dominated by Italian brands
Poland’s Bureau for Chemical Substances has published the first official list of all notified e-cigarette products, providing an insight into the product mix on the Polish market
In our latest look at the UK market, we find there are approximately 2.8m vapers, an increase of around 12% since 2015. Most are daily users, and there is a clear preference for open system products
While most attention has been paid to the effects of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) within individual markets, it also imposes new demands on cross-border sellers
Slovenia’s Constitutional Court has been asked to rule on whether the country’s ban on online e-cigarette sales contravenes the national constitution
Our investigation of the Slovenian e-cigarette market finds a very small vaping population and a small number of vape stores bound by a highly restrictive regulatory regime
The EU’s Tobacco Product Directive (TPD) has not yet been fully adopted in Norway. It is anticipated that the sale and manufacture of nicotine containing e-cigarettes and e-liquids will be allowed in the first half of 2018. They are currently banned except for personal import. Online remains the main distribution channel, with foreign online companies having a significant presence.
New legislation regulating nicotine-containing e-cigarettes came into force on 1st January 2016 in Portugal. Current taxes on nicotine e-liquids are €0.30/ml, but a new budget law is due for vote in November 2017 when it will become clearer if the rate will be changed or kept at the same level.
Our latest survey of the state of the online German e-cig market finds improved websites, more visits – despite a clampdown on advertising – and stability in the top 20 site rankings
The EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) was transposed in Finland the form of the Tobacco Act, which made Finland one of the EU’s most strictly regulated countries. Market growth of 40% throughout 2016–2017 was mainly determined by increased numbers of vapers (+16%), growth of the share of daily users (30% in 2017 compared with 14% in 2016), plus an overall price increase in most e-cigarette categories.
in our latest look at the French market, we see that all the studied vape store chains are at least partially using a franchise business model. Our franchising conditions’ analysis revealed the Jwell chain has the most attractive franchise conditions, while Clopinette had the strictest. All the vape stores have an online retail presence; however, their focus is on their physical stores.
Heat-not-burn (HnB) products could benefit from greater marketing opportunities in the European Union than e-cigarettes and combustible tobacco as the heating devices are not themselves considered to be tobacco products
The UK bodies in charge of advertising regulatory code have put forward a yes/no consultation on proposals to loosen restrictions on e-cigarette health claims in advertisements.
Based on questions that have arisen in conversations with the e-cigarette industry, our Q&A considers the different regulatory problems that may arise with cross-border distance marketing within the EU or from other countries to Europe
Our latest look at the legal status of e-cigarettes in the Czech Republic details the country’s approach to the European TPD requirements
The Dutch health ministry is to bring in new regulation of vapour products, including a 10 ml limit on non-nicotine e-liquids and some vaguely worded restrictions on e-cigarette packaging
Malaysian e-liquid manufacturers are looking at the European Union and other markets as regulatory uncertainty bites at home – but only the bigger players can afford the costs involved
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
A study for the German government has concluded that “e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than tobacco”, but adds a warning that the long-term effects remain unknown
After the fall of the market size due the e-liquid tax, it seems both companies and vapers have now adapted to the new regulation. As the market starts to grow again, we find advance modular systems have a high prevalence. With distance sales forbidden, Portugal stores have adapted the same strategy as companies in Belgium and Austria: the catalogue is online but there is no delivery.
The sale of ingredients for shake and vape – enabling users to mix their own nicotine and non-nicotine e-liquids – is a legal grey area for sellers in many European countries, as it can be a way to get round TPD quantity restrictions on nicotine-containing liquids. In this report, ECigIntelligence looks into the matter in detail.
Facebook groups, vape stores with websites, and private vaping rooms have all been targeted as officials tell vapers: buy from specialist stores, where products are controlled and safe
Our analysis of notifications under the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) provides some indications of the product mix in the Hungarian e-cigarette market
The Bulgarian e-cig market is currently worth BGN78m ($47m in 2017), with 200,000 vapers. Almost one in 20 Bulgarians regularly uses e-cigarettes – nearly half because they can vape in places where smoking is banned. The online channel is undeveloped and most sales are offline. However, we believe there is scope for the market to develop further.
Heated tobacco products may have an advantage in the EU over both cigarettes and e-cigs as the devices are not classed as tobacco products. It remains to be seen how each country allows them to be promoted
ECigIntelligence’s up-to-date round-up of the law and regulations surrounding e-cigarettes on the most highly populated island in the Mediterranean
Slovenia was among the last few countries in the EU to transpose the TPD into national law, and it is not yet fully clear how a tough regulatory regime will play out in practice
Researchers in Croatia have found that more than half the e-liquids they tested exceeded the maximum nicotine concentration level laid down by the European TPD
In this August 2017 look at the Czech Republic, we find that the relatively mild regulation of e-cigarettes is apparently fuelling further growth in the sector. The Czech e-cigarette market is also geared more towards open systems, with closed systems being mainly available offline. About half of all e-cigarette sales go through online channel.
Before the TPD, around half of Poland’s e-cig sales were made on the Internet. But now, only a few offshore and B2B operations survive.
2017 has already been a significant year in the short history of e-cigarettes – and there is more to come in the remaining five months of a the year
Figures for product notifications to the Italian health ministry under European TPD regulations enable us to make some interesting observations on the country’s e-cigarette market
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
In this July 2017 report we find that the Serbian e-cigarette market is rather undeveloped, but along with the local industry we expect growth. Electronic cigarettes are only partially regulated, with an advertisement ban and excise duty on e-liquids both with and without nicotine. However, EU accession may bring about new regulation.
New regulation in Slovenia – one of the last European countries to transpose the TPD into law – applies to all types of e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine
E-cigarettes are regulated in Sweden by the Act on Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers (2017/425), which came into force on 1st July 2017. It transposed the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into Swedish legislation. Non-nicotine products are currently not regulated.
Little Luxembourg faces the highest TPD product notification fees in Europe – and the fear is it will kill off the country’s legal vape trade
Some vape store owners are optimistic despite the restrictions the TPD places on the e-cig industry, according to three new national surveys by ECigIntelligence.
The UK authority that oversees compliance with the EU TPD has said it will allow nicotine shots, even though they are seen by many as exploiting a loophole
This ECigIntelligence survey took place between April and June 2017. We found there are around 500 specialised vape stores at this moment in Greece, averaging a monthly revenue of around €10,000, of which 70% was reported to come from physical stores. Sales of e-liquid generated around 60% of revenue.
French e-liquids make up around 85% of the total French market, according to our recent vape store survey, which gathered responses from 165 store managers throughout April and May 2017. The remaining 15% of the market is shared by American, British, Malaysian and other foreign e-liquids.
Our third guide to EU regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances looks at possible exemptions for small packages – what is required by law and what may not be
Spain was among the last European Union member states to transpose the TPD into national law, adopting it through royal decree only in June 2017 – and there are almost certainly further restrictions on e-cigarettes to come
A report by a media monitoring agency in Poland says the e-cigarette industry could do more to combat reporting which gives an undesirable image of vaping in one of Europe’s biggest e-cig markets.
The first country to transpose the TPD has now updated its rules to bring non-nicotine e-cigs into line with nicotine products, as our comprehensive regulatory report explains.
Our survey of French vape stores, conducted in April and May 2017, analyses detailed responses from 165 store managers, representing 548 stores across 12 of the 13 mainland regions of France.
Sweden and Luxembourg were the last of the 28 member states to implement the Tobacco Products Directive in domestic laws, which will come into effect this summer.
One in ten Europeans who have tried to give up smoking have used e-cigarettes or similar devices to help them, according to a wide-ranging public opinion survey for the European Commission.
The interpretation of the European TPD by the Irish Department of Health has resulted in a slightly more restrictive stance towards e-cigarettes in the Republic of Ireland than in the neighbouring UK, but there is no nationwide ban on public vaping and nicotine-free liquids are unaffected by the regulations.
Spain, one of the last few European Union countries to transpose the Tobacco Products Directive into national law, has now partly done so through a royal decree.
ECigIntelligence brings you updated detail on the state of Polish regulation of e-cigarette products following transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive into national law, and reports on how the rules are being enforced in practice.
ECigIntelligence examines the post-TPD state of e-cigarette regulation in Latvia, including the distance sales ban, taxation, registration, and retailer requirements.
Austrian legislation regulates both nicotine-free and nicotine-containing product, going further than the TPD, with online sales banned and both advertising and vaping in public places heavily restricted.
Menthol flavouring for e-cigarettes is to be allowed in Germany after all following a decision by the Federal Council that it should be removed from the list of banned ingredients.
Uncertainty caused by new regulations is sending some vapers in Europe’s Balkans region back to smoking, according to local e-cigarette associations, who say the rules in Romania and Slovenia are in urgent need of clarification.
The Italian government has implemented the minimum level of restrictions required by the European Union’s (EU’s) Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). A tax of €0.393 (0.438 USD) per millilitre is imposed on all e-cig products that contain nicotine.
The European Commission described the TPD a year ago as the tool that “aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for tobacco and related products, while ensuring a high level of health protection for European citizens”. Twelve months on, how far are those aims being met?
How far has Europe’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) succeeded in its goal of harmonising the e-cig market across the EU? For many, the jury is still out…
One of the world’s largest e-cigarette markets, France has transposed the European TPD in several pieces of legislation, starting with the Health Law plus decrees and ordinances with more detailed product specific regulation for e-cigarettes.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Spectral-Design/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
From 7th June 2017, all e-cig products launched in Denmark must meet the new requirements for notification and ones that don’t must be removed from the market. As the transitional period is approaching, questions concerning hardware notification are being raised by many of our subscribers. This guide aims to clarify any particularities you may face in the process of hardware notification.
Finland has exceeded the requirements of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) by banning all flavoured e-liquids except tobacco flavour.
A new customer service guide for French e-cig retailers sets out to professionalise the country’s vape stores and establish a nationwide code of conduct.
Representatives of Croatia’s vaping industry are protesting against proposed legislation which equates e-cigarettes with combustible tobacco products, claiming it will damage anti-smoking efforts and destroy jobs.
Sociologist Amelia Howard will tell the 2017 Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw that a lack of trust in the e-cigarette industry leads governments around the world to introduce harsh measures against a low-risk product.
ECigIntelligence finds a stringent approach to e-cigarette regulation in Finland, where nicotine-containing products were only recently legalised.
While The Tobacco Act classes e-cigarettes as tobacco-related products, Estonia’s government is considering a draft amendment to that bill that could see domestic online sales may be banned in 2019. Currently, e-liquid is not taxed, but that is likely to change in 2018, when e-liquids could be taxed at the rate of €0.2 per millilitre.
Our in-depth analysis of the UK e-liquid market shows that the top UK online retailers sell a variety of e-liquid brands, but they come predominantly from US manufacturers. The TPD has affected pricing, but premium as a description of an e-liquid does not imply higher prices.
In our latest report on Belgium, we find that the market is only growing slowly due to online restrictions following the implementation of the TPD. Online sales are banned, meaning sites can only offer in-store collection, and having to print packaging in three languages has proved a barrier to some manufacturers. Meanwhile, French companies – the source of much of the e-liquid – have a strong presence in the south of the country.
Austria’s Constitutional Court, the country’s highest judicial authority, has upheld the national ban on online sales of vaping products.
Our guide to Lithuania’s amended Tobacco law, which came into force on 20th May 2016, transposing the European TPD and imposing various legal restrictions on vaping products.
Not all are happy about a decision to take it easy on violators of the EU Tobacco Products Directive when it formally comes into force in the UK in May.
UK regulators have shown they will still clamp down on unauthorised e-cig health claims despite a consultation which appeared to suggest a softening of stance.
As the UK embarks on its contentious exit from the European Union, what are the prevailing attitudes to vaping in Britain, and how is e-cig policy likely to develop there? We report on the opinions that matter.
In this March 2017 report, we see that Romania has transposed the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). There is a tax on some e-cigarette products, but vaping is still allowed in most public places.
BAT has come up with a model for assessing the impact of tobacco- and nicotine-related “next generation products” at the population leve to give regulators more evidence about the long-term health effects relative to trends in smoking rates.
Iceland is a step closer to passing a bill that will regulate vaping products, with EU-style legislation likely to come into force this summer.
Manufacturers or suppliers of e-liquids in Europe must determine the toxicity of individual ingredients in their products and label and classify all products accordingly. Here we guide you through the detail of the CLP regulation on classification, labelling and packaging.
Who are the authorities responsible for enforcing the rules on e-cigarettes in Denmark? We look at the work of Denmark’s Safety Technology Agency and the Danish Consumer Ombudsman.
Almost half of French e-cigarette users are reluctant to vape in public spaces, even where it is permitted – and even though a majority consider e-cigarettes more socially acceptable than smoking.
ECigIntelligence looks at state of the e-cigarette market in Hungary following transposition of the European TPd and the imposition of the strictest regulatory regime in Europe, with online sales banned and bricks-and-mortar sales restricted to nationally registered tobacconists.
In 2016 the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) came into force, and the compulsory pharmaceutical licensing of nicotine containing e-cigs and e-liquids ended. This means vape stores and other bricks-and-mortar retailers are now allowed to stock nicotine-containing products, which might increase the proportion of sales coming through this channel. In this March 2017 report on Denmark we look at the offline channel to see if it is has developed as it’s online counterpart has in terms of products on offer and prices.
The latest e-learning tutorial from ECigIntelligence is aimed at newcomers to the e-cigarette industry, covering everything from how e-cigs work to the legal and health issues surrounding them.
ECigIntelligence has launched a new online tutorial to help you find your way through France’s recently implemented advertising legislation, which is among the strictest in Europe.
Vape House, a European vape store chain, will open its first branch in Africa when it unveils a Marrakech store later this year, hoping to trade on European tourists avoiding TPD restrictions.
In this March 2017 report on the UK market, we find that there is currently no national legal restriction on the public usage of e-cigarettes in the United Kingdom. Variations in interpretation of the TPD include a modification of the six month standstill period for launching new products, while Tank size limits for new products is 2ml and applies to all tanks, regardless of whether they contain nicotine when sold.
Hungary has implemented the European TPD, finally opening up its market to nicotine e-cigarettes – but its regulatory regime remains the most severe in Europe.
Raising taxes on e-cigarette products would cause an increase in cross-border sales and lead to some users taking up smoking again, users told a European consultation on excise duty.
Hungary has finally opened its market for sale of nicotine e-cigarettes by adopting changes to its national tobacco laws and aligning them with TPD standards. Nevertheless, Hungarian regulation remains among the most severe in Europe. Enforcement of the ban on cross-border and online sales is very efficient, making it almost impossible to buy vaping products online in Hungary. Hungary is also one of the few EU states to have banned flavours.
A German court has ordered three French companies to stop selling e-cigarette products that do not conform with packaging requirements.
Scotland’s government is to launch a consultation over plans to regulate advertising and marketing of e-cigarettes more tightly than in the rest of the UK.
French retailer Le Petit Vapoteur has taken second place in a list of Europe’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies, demonstrating the potential for spectacular success in a market threatened by newly imposed regulation.
Europe’s e-cigarette manufacturers and importers had submitted more than 70,000 individual products to the European Union Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) by the end of 2016 – and that number is expected to have rapidly doubled.
The European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has been transposed into Czech law – but some issues, including the vital one of notification deadlines, remain unresolved.
Is regulation always a bad thing for the vapour industry? In a report based on a presentation given to industry experts in Washington, ECigIntelligence’s international legal analyst Pablo Cano Trilla weighs up the evidence for and against.
ECigIntelligence reports on the Danish approach to regulating e-cigarettes in the wake of Europe’s TPD, and finds it more detailed and transparent than most.
While Greece experiences a boom in its e-cigarette market, the transposition of the European TPD means a new set of regulations for the industry.
In this ECigIntelligence report into the Austrian market, we find that an estimated 1.41% of the population are vapers. It is a highly fragmented industry, both in product preferences and distribution, and distribution is based on physical sales through vape stores and open system products.
The European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is now operative in Greece, with laws in place that are specific to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Portugal’s 2016 Tobacco Law fully transposed the TPD. A further bill is expected later this year which seeks to ban vaping within five metres of windows or an entrance to health institutions and pharmacies, places primarily intended for people under 18 and educational institutions, irrespective of the students’ age.
A challenge to the UK’s snus ban has been sent to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg, where judges could decide to overturn the entire EU’s prohibition on the powdered tobacco product.
The New Nicotine Alliance is to join an attempt by manufacturer Swedish Match to overturn the UK’s snus ban. If successful, the bid could lead to the smokeless tobacco product being legalised throughout the EU.
The Czech Republic has adopted into law the chief terms of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). However, some important issues remain unresolved.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types
ECigIntelligence takes a closer look at the brands and the retail outlets that make Denmark the most highly developed e-cigarette market among the Nordic nations.
Vape stores and e-cig kiosks in shopping malls look set to profit from Poland’s ban on online sales of e-cigarette products.
The future of e-cigarette regulation in Germany is becoming clearer since the transposition of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), but the country’s separate states still have some autonomy is setting the rules.
ECigIntelligence has launched a series of professional e-learning courses about key developments in the e-cigarette sector. The first online tutorial tells you all you need to know about e-cigarette advertising in the UK following the implementation of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
E-cigarette manufacturers are keeping their eyes open for fakes as the popularity of online marketing makes them a prime target for counterfeiters.
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is reportedly considering introducing an excise tax on e-cigarettes – but a highly influential pro-government think tank has called for the idea to be scrapped for fear of replicating an “Italian scenario” boom in the black market.
The smallest country in the European Union has taken a lead in attempting to clear up a common ambiguity in e-cigarette regulation by making it specific that a law against smoking in cars when a child is present applies equally to vaping.
May 2016 brought the two biggest regulatory developments in the short history of the e-cigarette so far. But the U.S. deeming regulations and European TPD were far from the only stories brought to you by ECigIntelligence in another year of rapid change…
St Helens rugby league club is to rename its ground the Totally Wicked Stadium in a sponsorship deal which also includes shirt advertising – and could run foul of the European TPD ban on cross-border e-cig sponsorship.
France says it has reduced manufacturers’ notification costs for new vaping products. Manufacturers will now need to pay just €295, instead of the €550 that was set when the country transposed the TPD in May.
A few months after being suspended, a Royal Decree published on 28th October 2016 has finally transposed the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) – but with a very important change in the classification of vaping products in Belgium. From 17th January 2017, when the law comes into force, e-cigarettes and e-liquids containing nicotine will be considered consumer products, according to the latest ECigIntelligence regulatory report.
While menthol as a flavouring for cigarettes comes under increasing attack, researchers consider its use – and that of other flavours – in the e-cigarette market.
The new Belgian law, transposing the TPD, comes into force in January 2017. It will end the classification of e-cigarettes as medical devices and impose severe restrictions, including an online sales ban as well as product, packaging, labelling and advertising restrictions.
Countries such as the UK, Spain, Italy and Poland have adopted a 2 ml limit on the capacity of refillable e-liquid tanks – but France and Germany have not.
Industry experts, regulators, lawyers and researchers will consider the implications of a complex picture of e-cigarette regulation when they meet at a conference in Washington next week.
The European Commission is gathering views on the taxing of e-cigarettes, as it continues to ponder the implications of differing tax rates across the continent.
In this report, ECigIntelligence looks at the current regulatory landscape in Slovakia, where provisions for regulating e-cigarettes are largely in line with the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), which categorises e-cigs as tobacco-related products
With flavoured e-liquids continuing to be targeted by those campaigning against e-cigarettes, Hungary has moved to ban all flavouring additives in e-liquids as part of their implementation of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive.
The UK’s Department of Health has asked the European Commission to “provide its interpretation” of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) with respects to the 2ml limits on e-cigarette tanks.
A newly-issued Royal Decree will regulate the market for e-cigarettes in Belgium and introduce some substantial changes from the early 2016 decree, which was suspended in March. One of the main points of this new document published in the Belgian official journal Le Moniteur is the ban on distance sales (e.g. online or by phone) of e-cig and e-liquids. The […]
In this ECigIntelligence report, we find that two years on from the first period of strong growth, 2016 seems to have been a good year for the Greek e-cigarette market as it has experienced its second “boom”. Although the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has been implemented, local producers remain positive – presenting the Greek market as a market with huge potential.
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig retail Websites, with key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: anmalkov/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market is full of data on Canada’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: BitsandSplits/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: noppasinw/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: avmedved/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: samott/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: sborisov/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Paul Panasevich/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types; this includes closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Kerstin Meier/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig retail Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Spectral-Design/Adobe Stock
Regulatory authorities across Europe are experiencing a rush of notifications as the TPD November 20th 2016 deadline approaches.
Bulgaria has taken a gentle approach to adopting Europe’s TPD regulations. E-cigarettes are regarded as “tobacco-related” rather than tobacco products as such, and are treated more benignly than tobacco, with public usage allowed.
Italy’s vaping population has more than tripled in the past year, bringing the number of e-cigarette users back to the levels of 2013, before the 2014 crash – and the rise is set to continue, with greater market visibility and an increase in the number of vape stores.
Fontem’s Blu brand has launched a range of e-cigarettes compliant with the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) ahead of the May 2017 deadline.
The use of e-cigarettes is increasing in the UK and numbers of vapers have risen by 4% over the past year to reach 2.6m in 2016. There has been a major shift over the past two years from pre-filled cartridges to tank system devices,
We strongly expect nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to be legalised in Norway, where their sale has been banned until now. The anticipated move will come as a boost to the Norwegian vaping market, which has already grown by 18% since 2014.
The regulatory status of heat-not-burn (HnB) products in Europe remains unclear, despite an increasing number coming to market.
Italy has adopted a light touch approach to implementing the European TPD regulations, with only minimum restrictions on the e-cigarette industry. There is only a limited ban on advertising, and no restriction on public use of e-cigs. Cross-border sales are prohibited, but domestic distance sales are allowed. Our report provides a full examination of all aspects of post-TPD e-cigarette regulation in Italy.
Regulation of vape products in the Netherlands follows closely the provisions of the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). But although the vaping industry is highly regulated, a few issues remain to be resolved, such as what laboratories will be accredited for product testing. This complete regulatory report examines in detail every aspect of e-cigarette regulation in the Netherlands.
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.
ECigIntelligence has taken an in-depth look at the current situation for e-cigarette point of sale advertising in six of the biggest e-cig markets in Europe, offering guidance on what can and can’t be done in-store. It is important to take into account that regulation is still developing in many countries, and enforcement and interpretation by authorities is still to be seen.
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.
The transposition of the European Union’s (EU’s) Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has introduced changes that have strong implications for the future of the emerging e-cig industry – particularly advertising, promotion and sponsorship. We run through the implications.
New vapour products have been barred from entry to the U.S. market – but what impact will this have on those already on sale? How will the FDA’s final deeming rule impact the packaging of e-cig products considered “safe”?
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.
The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has important implications for the products that are allowed on the e-cig market, because it prescribes their characteristics, such as the permitted concentration of nicotine or the size of bottles.
Article 20 of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) imposes information requirements and restrictions on the labelling of e-cigarette products. These new rules affect bottles, packaging and leaflets.
This page provides an updated repository for all major ECigIntelligence articles, reports and database trackers concerning the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) going back to 4th July 2016. Older articles dating to the start of the year can be found on this summary page. Information preceding that can be located through the search facility or our archive of […]
The EU has begun infringement proceedings against the majority of its member states for either tardy or poor transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into national regulations.
New e-cigarette products could be launched on the French market sooner than expected, as the regulator temporarily trims the standard six-month notification period to three months.
ECigIntelligence recently published a new guide to Europe’s post-Tobacco Products Directive era, a 152-page book packed with information every e-cig business needs to conduct business in the world’s largest economic area. ECigIntelligence Platinum subscribers can download a complimentary copy of The TPD era: e-cigarette regulation in Europe – 2016 and beyond. Non-Platinum subscribers can download a […]
The EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) demands that manufacturers supply information on the ingredients and components of e-cig products, as well as testing ingredients and carrying out toxicological assessments – but it is vague on the detail of what to test and how. More clarity has been forthcoming from the European Commission (EC), however, with guidance on its expectations for testing.
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 has been quite straightforward, with no tax on e-cigs, and advertising restricted as per the TPD. There is one unique restriction in Ireland’s law, however. […]
A new guide from ECigIntelligence provides an in-depth state-by-state guide to EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Russia or the advanced search page. Executive summary • E-cigarette products are mainly unregulated in Russia, aside from general consumer and safety regulation. • Several initiatives to regulate policy are currently being discussed at the State Duma. […]
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 are located in north-eastern Europe at the easternmost edge of the European Union […]
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Ireland’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is filled with data on Irish e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types; this includes closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Kerstin Meier/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Greece’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is filled with data on Greek e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Paul Panasevich/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Germany’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is filled with data on the country’s e-cig retail Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: sborisov/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for France’s e-cigarette market, which was compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is filled with data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: samott/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Denmark’s e-cigarette market, which was compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is filled with data on Danish e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: avmedved/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Czech Republic’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is full of data on the country’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: noppasinw/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Canada’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, is full of data on Canada’s e-cig Websites, with key information for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: BitsandSplits/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Belgium’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, brings subscribers data on Belgium’s e-cig Websites, with key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: anmalkov/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Austria’s e-cigarette market, compiled in the second quarter of 2016, brings subscribers data on Austria’s e-cig Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: Spectral-Design/Adobe Stock
ECigIntelligence’s online pricing guide for Portugal’s e-cigarette market, compiled in May 2016, brings subscribers data on the global and local Alexa ranking of Portuguese e-cig Websites, plus key data for different product types including closed system kits, pre-filled clearomisers and cartomisers, open system kits and much more. Photo: SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Stock
A motion to record grievances over the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and its UK implementation failed in the British House of Lords.
At June’s Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, ECigIntelligence editorial director Barnaby Page took a look at some of the inconsistencies that are emerging in European regulation of e-cigarettes despite the standardisation imposed by the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). Here is his presentation.
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union following yesterday’s knife-edge referendum will have little immediate impact on either vapers or the industry.
Last month’s e-cigarette commercials on British TV as part of Blu’s “Just you and Blu” campaign will probably prove to be the last ever in the country, but the Imperial Brands subsidiary is continuing with advertising in other media on the same theme.
France seems likely to mildly relax its rules on point-of-sale advertising for e-cigarettes.
In this report we look at Sweden, an expanding market where further growth is expected into 2017, helped by the easing of certain aspects of regulation in the country due to implementation of the Tobacco Products Directive.
In this in-depth report we look at Norway, where use of e-cigs seems to have a strong health slant. Snus is highly prevalent in the country and is clearly entrenched competition to e-cigs, potentially meaning the cap on incidence could be lower than that seen in other European countries.
In this in-depth report we focus on Finland, a market we estimate to be worth roughly US $12 million, around 12% growth from 2014. We expect the market to growth further into 2017, helped by easing of regulation.
All British e-cigarette brands marketed as “lite” will have to change their names in order to comply with the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), at an estimated cost of £23m (€30m, $33m).
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Denmark or the advanced search page. Executive summary For 2016 we estimate the Danish market to be roughly US $26 million, a slight decrease from our estimate in 2014, explained mostly by decreased average prices across product […]
Two British members of the European Parliament have asked the EU to take the first steps in reassessing the scientific information that supports its Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
Draft legislation to transpose Article 20 of the Tobacco Products Directive into Swedish national legislation will be in force by October 2016. The Swedish government is taking quite a lenient approach by allowing distance sales and omitting public place vaping provisions from their planned legislation.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Germany or the advanced search page. Executive summary On 20th May, the European Union’s (EU’s) Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) came into force in Germany, regulating e-cigarettes as tobacco-related products. A draft proposal extending the advertising ban and […]
The final shape of France’s TPD transposition is becoming clearer following the presentation this week of an ordonnance to the Council of Ministers.
The EU may be resorting to Excel spreadsheets and email after failing to get its online gateway for e-cigarette manufacturers up and running by today’s deadline.
Much of the external influence on the TPD’s formulation came from the pharmaceutical sector – more than from the tobacco companies.
The EU’s new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and national legislation are broadly sufficient to protect the public from nicotine poisoning, an official European study has concluded. But it does recommend further consumer education on the risks of ingestion, as well as tight control of industrial nicotine.
Europe’s online e-cigarette vendors are so far overwhelmingly ignoring new Internet sales bans where they exist, and taking full advantage of delays in legislation where they can.
The Republic of Ireland has succeeded in transposing the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) at the eleventh hour, with recently-appointed health minister Simon Harris signing the necessary regulations to come into force today.
This page provides you with links to all ECigIntelligence coverage of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) since 1st January this year.
Nearly half of EU member states look likely to miss today’s deadline for fully transposing the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into local law.
We summarise the essential requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive for e-cigarette firms.
UK e-cig firms feel as prepared as they can be for the implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), but many would still have liked to see it overturned by the European Court of Justice in the Totally Wicked case.
Although the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the U.S. deeming regulations are coming into effect almost simultaneously this summer, their approaches could hardly be more different.
Eleven of the European Union’s 28 member states will ban online e-cigarette sales as part of their implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). We explore the likely impacts.
Essential facts about the new EU Tobacco Products Directive and its rules for e-cigarettes, which come into practical effect on 20th May 2016.
From May 2016, e-cig sales channels will be reduced in some European countries when the Tobacco Products Directive comes into force. This report looks at the details, including restrictions on distance sales, the imposition of age verification checks, licensing and registration of retailers, and limitations on retail outlets.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the United Kingdom or the advanced search page. Introduction As ECigIntelligence predicted, the British government has transposed the TPD with minimal additional restrictions. Distance sales will be permitted and registration will only be demanded for retailers who […]
While the U.S. deeming regulations and the EU’s TPD will come into effect almost simultaneously this summer, bringing some regulatory consistency and clarity to the world’s largest e-cigarette markets, their approaches could hardly be more different.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has ruled against the British e-cigarette company Totally Wicked in its quest to overturn article 20 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
E-cigarette designers may have found a way around the restrictions on maximum e-liquid tank size in the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the full list of regulatory reports, or the advanced search page. Executive summary E-cigarettes are not currently regulated in Slovenia. However, a strict regime will apply from May onwards, when nearly all forms of advertising will be forbidden and online sales banned […]
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Spain or the advanced search page. Executive summary Little seems to have changed in the Spanish market since our report in April 2015. The Spanish e-cigarette market is still slowly recovering from the crash experienced throughout 2014. We […]
Harm reduction vs the precautionary principle is an issue which has split public-health experts since the HIV epidemic of the 1980s, and still underlies debates over e-cigarette regulation such as the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
The European Commission (EC) has issued rules on e-cigarette refill mechanisms which all manufacturers will have to follow for products sold in the EU.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Belgium or the advanced search page. Executive summary Nicotine-containing products will become legal for the first time in Belgium, in contrast with the previous situation where a medical regime required a licence. Distance sales will not be allowed. […]
With only weeks to go before the measures of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) start to come into legal effect, ECigIntelligence’s European regulatory analysts have identified the major tasks facing e-cigarette companies.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Denmark or the advanced search page. Executive summary Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes can’t be sold or advertised without a medical licence in Denmark. Selling nicotine-containing e-cigs and e-liquids as consumer products without a pharmaceutical licence will be legal after […]
There is still significant confusion over the implementation of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). Despite the heavy impact it will have on the e-cigarette sector, a number of countries have still made little to no progress. See where everyone is with ECigIntelligence’s new implementation tracker.
A group of British vapers is convinced that voting to leave the European Union will save the industry and consumers from the looming Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and its restrictions on e-cigarettes.
The European Union’s looming Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) includes an obligation for companies to notify authorities with detailed information on e-cig products – for example emissions, toxicology, and product components. ECigIntelligence outlined some of this in a recent report but here we explain further what you really need to know about the TPD’s Article 20. […]
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for Finland or the advanced search page. Introduction Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, currently illegal in Finland unless a medical licence has been obtained, will become legal from May 2016 and be treated as tobacco-related products. Despite this liberalisation, however, prohibitions […]
The British e-cigarette sector should seek an early review of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) rather than continue a doomed fight against this year’s introduction of the new EU rules, a politician has advised.
Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • Age restrictions • Packaging and product restrictions • Public usage • Advertising and marketing restrictions • Case law • Taxation • Enforcement • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw
Germany is to ban menthol e-liquid as well as many other flavours when it transposes the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
Introduction • Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • National regulatory framework post-TPD • Age restrictions • Product restrictions • Ingredients • Labelling and packaging • Product notification • Annual reporting • Vigilance • Retailing • Public usage • North Rhine-Westphalia • Bavaria • Baden-Württemberg • Lower Saxony • Hesse • Public usage: an inconsistent future? • Advertising and marketing • Taxation • Enforcement • Case law: e-cigarettes as medical products • Case law: e-cigarettes as tobacco products • Case law: tobacco advertising restrictions • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • Graphic: how German e-cigarette regulation will change
Italy will stick to the minimum measures required by the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive when it implements the directive in its domestic law, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
The shape of future e-cigarette regulation in the UK became clearer today with the release of the government’s response to one major public consultation, and the launch of another on the issue of fees.
This new infographic from ECigIntelligence illustrates the large untapped market for vapour products in Europe.
This new infographic from ECigIntelligence examines the state of e-cigarette regulation and transposition of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) throughout the European Union.
Outdoor advertising and cinema will be the only mass media available to e-cigarette brands in England after May next year, the government expects.
James Higgs of Nicoccino shares his views on marketing, regulation, and education.
Introduction • Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • National regulatory framework post-TPD • Age restrictions • Product restrictions • Ingredients • Labelling and packaging • Product notification • Annual reporting • Vigilance • Retailing • Public usage • North Rhine-Westphalia • Bavaria • Baden-Württemberg • Lower Saxony • Hesse • Public usage: an inconsistent future? • Advertising and marketing • Taxation • Enforcement • Case law: e-cigarettes as medical products • Case law: e-cigarettes as tobacco products • Case law: tobacco advertising restrictions • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • Graphic: how German e-cigarette regulation will change
The Totally Wicked lawsuit seeking to strike down article 20 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) goes to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) this week.
Portugal has become the latest European Union member state to implement the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), hewing closely to its requirements but also introducing a public vaping ban with limited exceptions.
Introduction • Regulatory landscape • Current regulatory framework • Product categorisation • Age restrictions • Product restrictions • Notification procedure • Public usage • Advertising and marketing restrictions • Cross-border sales • Taxation • Case law • Enforcement • Conclusions • Graphic: how Portuguese e-cigarette regulation will change
Executive summary • Introduction • Current national regulatory framework • Age restrictions • Product and packaging restrictions • Retail channels • Notification procedure • Public place usage • Advertising restrictions • Taxation • Case law • Enforcement • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw
ECigIntelligence breaks down the minimum cost it is likely to require for a company to meet the recommendations laid out in the British Standards Institution (BSI) publicly available specification (PAS).
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the full list of regulatory reports, or the advanced search page. Executive summary E-cigarettes are not currently regulated in Cyprus but they are subject to general consumer protection and safety regulations unless they are deemed a medicine “by presentation”. ECigIntelligence has […]
Poland has unexpectedly proposed some stiffer measures for e-cigarette regulation than originally imagined. New proposals are looking to bring in public use as well as advertising restrictions along with the implementation of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for France or the advanced search page. Executive summary We believe the French market in 2015 to be worth €570m ($625m). There is expected to be only limited growth for the rest of the year, perhaps pointing to the French market topping […]
Regulatory landscape • Current national regulatory framework • Age restrictions • Packaging and product restrictions • Public usage • Advertising and marketing restrictions • Case law • Taxation • Enforcement • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw
Wales is likely to become the first part of the United Kingdom to prohibit vaping in workplaces and enclosed public spaces, while milder regulation has been tabled before Scotland’s parliament.
An in-depth look at the Czech regulatory market as the country gears up for EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation.
Introduction • Regulatory landscape • Current regulatory framework • The missing pieces from the TPD jigsaw • Conclusions
Approval of an e-cigarette by a medical licensing body could have even more impact on the sector than the much-discussed EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) implementation, according to Nerudia, a consultancy and nicotine science company.
Health experts have called on the UK government to support e-cigs through light-touch regulation.
Download a spreadsheet containing the latest ECigIntelligence data on the Belgian market including: Top Belgian online brands • Website traffic rankings • prices for tanks, clearomisers and e-liquid.
There may be more recent ECigIntelligence reports on this territory. Please visit the home page for the Netherlands or the advanced search page. CONTENTS Executive summary Market analysis Market size Consumption patterns Pricing and spend Sales, distribution and marketing Brands Manufacturing Regulatory analysis Introduction Dutch regulatory powers Previous Dutch e-cig regulation New regulation in […]
UK e-liquid producer Totally Wicked is hoping to drum up support for its challenge to the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) through a new Website.
A detailed picture of British e-cig consumers is emerging in studies of vaping prevalence and user characteristics, from both the private and public sectors.
Europe’s largest outsourced manufacturing facility for nicotine products is to open in the UK city of Liverpool.
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
The law governing adoption of the TPD • Significant new rules for tobacco and e-cigs • Challenges before transposition • Pre-transposition challenges by member states • Poland’s TPD challenge • Pre-transposition challenges before the UK high court • PMI’s TPD challenge • Totally Wicked’s TPD challenge • Possible post-transposition challenges • Possible impacts on article 20 and e-cig regulation • Potential challenges by other e-cig stakeholders
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.
Market intelligence • Market structure • Regulatory landscape
France appears to be edging closer to its long-awaited regulation of e-cigarettes.
Market intelligence • Regulatory landscape
Market insight • Current regulatory framework
Market intelligence • Regulatory landscape • Advertising • EU law • Medical licensing
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 process of drawing up detailed rules on e-cigarettes to implement the new European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) could become mired in political disagreements, following a European Parliament election which has fragmented power in Brussels.
With two years still to run before the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) comes into practical force, there are hints already that regulation will bring about a consolidation in major e-cigarette markets.
The European Union’s revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) becomes law in three weeks, setting it on the road to full implementation by member states in 2016.
The new regulations for e-cigarettes proposed yesterday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are the second major regulatory framework for the products to appear in two months, following the European Union’s release of its revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) earlier this year. How do the two compare in key areas?
The European Union (EU) does not plan to issue detailed guidance on how e-cigarette regulations in the recent Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) should be interpreted, according to a source close to the EU’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Affairs (SANCO)
More details are emerging of likely changes to the Italian tax regime on e-cigarettes, following a court challenge to rules which came into effect in the new year.
The European Parliament’s new rules on e-cigarettes in the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) have grabbed the attention of key members of the U.S. Senate, generating mixed reactions on whether it should influence the efforts of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the products.
The Spanish e-cigarette sector is now working under national-level regulation for the first time, after the introduction of a new law which anticipates the measures required by the European Tobacco Products Directive.
The European e-cigarette market could be worth more than $2bn, according to a new report from ECigIntelligence.
The European Commission is expected to issue technical specifications on the measurement of nicotine intake from e-cigarettes, as member states’ law-makers and the industry prepare to comply with the testing requirements of the EU’s new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
A Member of the European Parliament involved in the drafting of the EU’s new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) has criticised the finally adopted version, which the Parliament voted for in late February, as “hastily-drafted and heavy-handed”.
A British right-wing political party received £36,000 ($60,000) in donations from an e-cigarette manufacturer before its leader appeared in a YouTube video apparently designed to influence European policy-making on e-cigs.
The European Parliament voted today in favour of revising the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), bringing e-cigarettes under its control for the first time and raising the prospect of further wrangling across Europe as member states attempt to implement its sometimes vague rules.
