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Estonia: The Health Board has updated the list of notified herbal products for smoking, which also contains herbal heated products.
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Belgium: Parliament has approved a bill to amend the law on smoking bans, which prohibits smoking and vaping in amusement parks, zoos, playgrounds, children’s farms, and
2nd April 2024 - North America, United States |
US - General: Philip Morris International (PMI) is preparing to launch its Iqos heated tobacco device in Austin, Texas, media reports. The city
2nd April 2024 - Europe, Netherlands |
Netherlands: According to the Excise Tax Act, the excise tax for smoking tobacco (applicable to heated tobacco) increased from €216.64 to €346.98 per kg as of yesterday
28th March 2024 - Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan: Tobacco product manufacturers and importers are required to submit a product report to the Ministry of Health by 31st March, as shown
28th March 2024 - Africa, South Africa |
South Africa: The last day for public comments on the 2024 Draft Rates Bill is Sunday (31st March). The bill increases the heated tobacco tax from ZAR7.80
Austria: As of 1st April, heated tobacco tax will increase to €180 per kg. The tax will increase gradually to €197 per kg from 1st
Israel: Yesterday (26th March), the Knesset (parliament) approved a bill amending the Law on the Prohibition of Advertising and Restriction of Marketing of Tobacco and
27th March 2024 - Canada, North America |
Canada - New Brunswick: The provincial government has introduced amendments to the Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Sales Act to strengthen the regulatory framework around the
27th March 2024 - Australasia, New Zealand |
New Zealand: The Ministry of Health has published clarifications on the process for the 2023 annual return of sales information for heated tobacco products (HTPs)
27th March 2024 - Europe, North Macedonia |
North Macedonia: Yesterday (26th March), during the government's session, the Ministry of Agriculture was tasked with forming a working group with other ministries,
France: Senator Alexandra Borchio Fontimp from the Republicans group presented a bill that aims to restrict the retail sale of nicotine-containing products to
Denmark: The Ministry of Environment has notified a decree extending producer responsibility for single-use plastic products, including filters for tobacco products. The decree establishes a
Vietnam: The Ministry of Health has said it will propose a ban on heated tobacco and e-cigarettes to the government, even as the
US - Mississippi: House Bill (HB) 1943 has been introduced. HB 1943 would define heated tobacco products (HTPs), and further establish a tax rate
Armenia: The State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition has held a discussion with entities operating in the tobacco industry, media reports. Issues of
21st March 2024 - Europe, United Kingdom |
UK: The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was presented yesterday, 20th March. The generational tobacco ban includes tobacco products, implying that heated tobacco would be
21st March 2024 - Australasia, Australia |
Australia: Today, the Australian government introduced a bill amending the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 in order to implement the second stage of the
Turkey: The Ministry of Trade has released its annual activity report for 2023, which revealed that in collaboration with the customs enforcement team,
Israel: The Economic Committee has approved the second and third readings of a bill amending the Law on the Prohibition of Advertising and
Vietnam: In a workshop about new-generation cigarettes organised by the Vietnam Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) – the only company allowed to import e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
21st March 2024 - Canada, North America |
Canada: The health minister released a statement expressing concern over the increasing popularity and recreational use of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), particularly nicotine
21st March 2024 - Chile, South America |
Chile: Yesterday, 20th March, the Ministry of Health presented the National Adult Action Plan against Cancer 2022-2027. The plan sets an objective to develop
20th March 2024 - Europe, Netherlands |
Netherlands: The state secretary for health, welfare, and sport’s regulation amending the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act to establish a list of prohibited
20th March 2024 - Asia, Philippines |
Philippines: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released the new tax stamp design for heated tobacco products, which will be lavender (for
20th March 2024 - Asia, Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan: The Mazhilis (the lower chamber of parliament) has agreed with the senators’ additions to the bill banning the sale, distribution, and import
Belgium: Parliament has approved a bill aimed at implementing some of the objectives set by the 2022-2028 Strategy for a Tobacco-Free Generation. The bill introduces
Belgium: The Ministry of Health has published a decree to transpose Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100 regarding the withdrawal of certain exemptions for heated tobacco products
Russia: The prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, has signed governmental decree 301, which requires the Ministry of Agriculture to determine the minimum selling prices
Ukraine: The government has registered a bill amending the Tax Code in the Verkhovna Rada (parliament), which proposes new excise tax rates for
Italy: The Ministry of Health has enacted a decree that requires the size of a specific health warning on the packages of Terea Smartcore
US - Vermont: Senate Bill 18 has been passed by the House and goes back to the Senate, which passed a different version
Germany: The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the German supplementary tax on heated tobacco (in addition to the existing
Ukraine: Law 3553-IX, which changed the tax code, has come into force this month. The law introduces new excise tax categories for products containing
15th March 2024 - Asia, Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan: Zharkynbek Amantai, a member of the Mazhilis (lower chamber of parliament), has called for action against sellers of nasvay, which is prohibited in
15th March 2024 - North America, United States |
US - Federal: A group of nearly 70 House Republicans has sent a letter to president Joe Biden calling on his administration to expedite the
Malaysia: Deputy minister of health Lukanisman Awang Sauni has said today in the parliament that plain packaging and flavour restrictions are being considered
Malaysia: Deputy minister of health Lukanisman Awang Sauni has said today that the vaping and tobacco industry had successfully influenced the government to
Israel: In its plenary session, the Knesset (parliament) approved the final reading of the 2024 budget bill presented by the Ministry of Finance.
Malaysia: The minister of health is submitting the developing regulations of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, which created
Slovenia: The Health Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has unanimously approved the bill transposing the EU-wide heated tobacco flavour ban into the Slovenian legal framework,
Austria (Styria): The Austrian government has notified a bill to the European Commission's TRIS database to amend the Styrian Youth Act to prohibit the purchase,
12th March 2024 - Brazil, South America |
Brazil: The Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee presented a favourable opinion on the bill to legalise heated tobacco and e-cigarettes. The bill includes product
US - Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Supreme Court has upheld a “tobacco-free generation” law passed in 2020 by the town of Brookline that bans
Finland: The Legislation Evaluation Council (an independent institution giving opinions on drafts of the government’s proposals) has issued a statement to the Ministry of
Spain: Minister of health Mónica García will present the Integral Plan for Smoking Prevention (PIT) 2024-2027 on Thursday (14th March) in front of
Portugal: Following the dissolution of Parliament in November 2023, the Democratic Alliance – a centre-right political alliance composed of the Social Democratic Party,
Romania: A bill amending the Tobacco Act has been adopted. The bill includes nicotine pouches, heating devices and herbal heated products (HHPs) under the
8th March 2024 - Italy |
Italy: The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has updated the list of retail prices and excise duties for heated tobacco consumables and herbal heated products.
Hungary: The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Activities (SARA) has provided TobaccoIntelligence with the sales volumes of heated tobacco products (HTPs), herbal heated products
