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Arguments that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products, but the impact would likely be minimal
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in South Africa, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
This report offers analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Guatemala for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas
The TobaccoIntelligence compliance calendar provides key regulatory deadline dates applicable to the heated tobacco, oral tobacco and other alternative tobacco sectors in key markets all over the world
This regulatory tracker provides a summary of the regulation of tobacco-free pouches globally as specified by the authorities in each country in answer to TobaccoIntelligence’s inquiries or after specific information has otherwise emerged
This short report aims to highlight the most significant changes that have occurred in TobaccoIntelligence’s EU environmental tracker in summer 2024
The use of pouches among US teenagers remained stable in the past year despite the constant increase in their sales, based on the recently released National Youth Tobacco Survey
Brands that find a way to successfully deliver flavour while appealing to diversifying consumer desires will be best poised for success in a maturing heated tobacco market
This tracker covers sustainability policy proposals affecting the tobacco and nicotine sectors in the European Union and will be updated regularly
US Republicans and their supporters are going to try to tie Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to the record of outgoing president Joe Biden, including on the menthol ban proposed by the current administration
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump’s position towards vaping evolved over the course of his former presidential term, and his position on other nicotine alternatives is unclear
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new rule that increases age restrictions on tobacco and e-cigarette sales, continuing its mission to protect young people from tobacco addiction
Just over a year after the Czech government unveiled a new, ambitious action plan to fight addictions, doubts are being raised over the government’s alignment with its own declared war on addictions
It’s beginning to look like the well of smokers who have not tried vaping is running dry, and this has dramatic implications for the sector, its approach, and the way others interact with it
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering public health and tightening regulations on the tobacco industry, the Kenyan parliament is proposing three-year jail terms for individuals promoting nicotine products, including pouches and vapes
Nicotine pouch sales have been growing dramatically, fuelled by celebrity marketing activity. However, it appears little of that growth is due to cannibalising sales from vaping
Potential production capacity numbers indicate Philip Morris International (PMI) expects a massive hike in US demand for nicotine pouches
Laws requiring licences for retailers to sell vaping products might not be effective in reducing youth access to e-cigs, but they may affect youth tobacco consumption behaviour, a US study has found
In a bid to discourage young people from using nicotine pouches, Canada is imposing tough new restrictions, including limiting sales to pharmacies and flavours to mint and menthol
Is smoking and vaping worse than just smoking, or is it potentially beneficial for those addicted to combustible tobacco use, who may, at some point, quit it completely?
Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs in the US
While the acquisition of US tobacco company Vector by Japan Tobacco (JT) Group will add profit and cashflow to JT’s business immediately, its longer-term significance may be more strategic
As the global nicotine pouch market continues to expand, Latin America is emerging as a key region of interest, with the recent surge in vaping and nicotine pouch popularity creating dynamic opportunities for market players
This report analyses the potential impact of recent changes in the “major questions doctrine”, which addresses the issue of how far US federal agencies can go in making policy on their own initiative
Gain a thorough understanding of the world’s leading heated tobacco markets with our in-depth research covering over 60 countries around the world, including leading markets like Japan, South Korea and Russia
Republican nominee for vice-president JD Vance has been curiously silent on tobacco alternatives, even though common Washington Beltway gossip says Vance’s staff are some of the most nicotined up in all of Congress
From innovative flavour formulations to extended-release mechanisms and eco-friendly packaging, the globally expanding nicotine pouch industry is undergoing a transformative phase
Nicotine pouch markets in Latin American have experienced considerable activity in 2024. This report covers 16 markets, with a specific focus on a smaller selection, with the aim of understanding the current and future perspectives of the region
New Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is unlikely to be a friend to the tobacco alternatives and vaping industries. As governor of the state of Minnesota, he’s taken a strong line on nicotine products
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Austria, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Tobacco smokers who also use e-cigarettes may be exposed to higher health risks than those who only use traditional cigarettes, but scientists are reluctant to put the blame on vaping
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels
The Tamarind Intelligence Policy Radar provides detailed analyses and comparisons of the current regulatory frameworks and five-year forecasts for a broad selection of leading vapour and novel tobacco markets globally
Japan Tobacco International reports it delivered a robust performance in the first half of the year, continuing its investment to expand its presence in the heated tobacco segment, with Ploom now available in 21 markets
Oral tobacco continued to significantly contribute to Altria’s numbers in the first half of the year, with encouraging results from its On! nicotine pouch brand and positive On! Plus growth prospects
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels
This report provides analysis of Bangladesh’s current regulations for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Lower nicotine content levels make tobacco products less addictive, but in vapes, they may lead users to compensate their intake by increasing the pace and intensity of their puffs, according to a recent study
Philip Morris International (PMI) will help KT&G on its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for its Lil heated tobacco products
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Pakistan, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
A citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation, which aims to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products to those born on or after 1st January 2012 and has been admitted to the House of Representatives, is unlikely to become law
Tobacco companies are trying to get out of obligations to pay agreed settlements over illicit marketing practices, officials in Minnesota allege, and the state is taking companies to court over attempts to minimise payments
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products
Expect a flurry of regulations on vaping and other alternative nicotine products in Southeast Asia over the second half of 2024. TobaccoIntelligence looks at regulatory developments in the region
TobaccoIntelligence’s heated tobacco pricing tracker, updated each quarter, provides product pricing data for both heated tobacco consumables and devices in 70 countries worldwide
British American Tobacco reported a drop in first-half revenue, offset by the continued growth of new categories. BAT expects new-category revenue to be weighted in the second half of 2024, driven by phased launches
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