Daily regulatory updates of the tobacco alternative sector. It includes weekly podcasts and monthly compilations
14th October 2024
Peru: A bill regulating tobacco and nicotine products has been approved at the parliament on its second vote. The bill aims to regulate the sale, advertising and public usage of heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine pouches. It also establishes packaging requirements. The bill must now be signed by the president before entering into force.
23rd September 2024
Peru: A bill regulating tobacco and nicotine products has been approved in Parliament on its first vote. The bill aims to regulate the sale, advertising and public usage of heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine pouches. It also establishes packaging requirements. The bill must now be approved on a second vote, which will take place next week.
16th December 2022
Peru: The Ministry of Health has published an information note about the negative impact of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products on the environment. It claims that these devices have batteries that require special disposal and that the products are made of non-biodegradable materials.