Spain: The draft decree that would amend royal decree 579/2017, which regulates the manufacture and sale of tobacco and related products, that was notified to
Philippines: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced its commitment to addressing illicit trade in the local tobacco industry due to its harmful effects
Bangladesh: During a conference organised by the Health Protection Foundation, programme director of the National Tobacco Control Cell Momena Moni emphasised the need
US - Massachusetts: Several towns in Boston’s metropolitan area have approved a generational ban on tobacco products, making the sale of tobacco and
Hong Kong: The city’s Health Bureau has decided to ban the possession and use of alternative tobacco products, as well as flavoured cigarettes,
Spain: The draft decree that would amend royal decree 579/2017, which regulates the manufacture and sale of tobacco and related products, has been
Spain: The excise duty on nicotine pouches has already been implemented despite the government's initial plans. On 15th December 2024, Spain introduced a
US - New York: Senate Bill S3196 has been introduced. S3196 would prohibit the retail sale of flavoured tobacco products in the state. The
US - Washington: Senate Bill (SB) 5526 has been introduced. SB 5526 would create a public state directory for all vapour products containing nicotine.
US - Federal: The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the attempt by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to
US - Federal: A proposed rule on a tobacco product standard for menthol in cigarettes was withdrawn by president Donald Trump’s administration. The
Finland: A draft decree from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health amending the Decree on the Labelling and Other Appearance of Tobacco and
France: The new 2025 Social Security Budget Bill is under construction, and a group of centrist parliamentary deputies have proposed an amendment to
EU: Minutes from the Expert Group on Tobacco Policy meeting on 8th October 2024 have been published today. The minutes highlight key updates
Italy: The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has updated the list of nicotine pouches authorised for sale.
Ireland: After extensive negotiations, the two centre-right parties, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have reached an agreement, press reports. This coalition arrangement includes a rotation
Austria: The Ministry of Health has presented a bill amending the Tobacco Act to transpose the EU-wide flavour ban on heated tobacco products (HTPs) and to
Ukraine: Specialists from the State Service for the Protection of Consumer Rights, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, people’s deputies of Ukraine and
US - Federal: On 21st January, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case brought by RJ Reynolds Vapor Company against
Poland: The Council of Ministers has adopted the draft bill amending the Tobacco Act that regulates nicotine pouches for the first time. The bill subjects pouches to
Austria: The outgoing government has published the list of measures that the State Budget 2025 would entail if it obtains parliamentary approval. Among the measures, the
Lithuania: A representative from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation has told TobaccoIntelligence that “the change of political power has delayed the drafting” of
Sweden: Starting from 1st January of this year, the excise tax on nicotine pouches increased to SEK207 (€18) per kg.
Bangladesh: The government has finalised a draft bill to amend the Tobacco Control Law, aiming to ban public smoking, prohibit e-cigarettes, and prevent tobacco
US - Federal: The administration under president Donald Trump has directed federal health agencies, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and
Pakistan: In an effort to reduce public spending, the Federal Cabinet has decided to wind up the Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) and transfer
US - Federal: President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders, one of which freezes federal regulations that have not yet been issued –
US - Federal: President Donald Trump has announced his plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, effective 1st February 2025, media
Philippines: The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) supports more decisive actions to combat the illegal trade of tobacco and vaping products, media reports. “The illicit tobacco
Russia: Bill 782111-8 has passed its third reading in the State Duma (lower chamber of the parliament) and now goes to the Federal
US - Mississippi: House Bill (HB) 916 has been introduced. HB 916 would create public state directories for both cigarettes and electronic nicotine
US - Hawaii: Senate Bill (SB) 972 has been introduced. SB 972 aims to prohibit the sale of flavoured nicotine products in Hawaii,
US - Georgia: Two bills have been introduced that would increase the tax rate on cigarettes. House Bill 83 would increase tax from $0.37 to
US - Connecticut: Senate Bill (SB) 792 has been introduced. SB 792 would impose an excise tax of 75% on the sale of non-tobacco
Philippines: A group of House leaders has proposed a bill to temporarily suspend the annual increase of 5% in tobacco excise taxes for
Indonesia: The Ministry of Health has said that the draft regulations potentially introducing plain packaging for all tobacco and nicotine products are still being finalised, press
Poland: The Ministry of Health has made public a draft bill that regulates nicotine pouches. The draft extends the country’s tobacco restrictions to nicotine pouches by
Finland: The new government’s draft proposal to amend the Tobacco Act to regulate nicotine pouches is facing criticism during the comments procedure, media reports.
US - Federal: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, marking its first-ever approval
Egypt: The Ministry of Health plans to establish a committee to ensure the enforcement of the Prevention of Smoking Law. This law prohibits smoking,
Russia: The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has drafted a governmental decree proposing to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products – including e-liquids, disposable e-cigarettes and
EU: New commissioner for health and animal safety Olivér Várhelyi has outlined his policy priorities for his five-year mandate. While not explicitly addressing
Thailand: On 26th December 2024, the chairman of Thailand’s Special Committee on E-Cigarette Control, presented a comprehensive report to the Thai parliament following
India: The Delhi High Court has refused to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks to ban the sale of tobacco products
US - Vermont: Following the release of last month's Vermont Young Adult Survey 2024, which shows an increase in non-smoking tobacco use among
Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched a public consultation, running until 28th January, on additional requirements for tobacco shops.
EU: Cypriot member of the European Parliament (MEP) Loucas Fourlas, from the European People's Party Group (centre-right), has submitted a parliamentary question to
US - Federal: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that aims to set a maximum nicotine level to reduce
US - Federal: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has released an overview of the center's accomplishments
US - New York: Assembly Bill A1709 has been introduced. A1709 would prohibit the sale of any vapour or tobacco products that contain the