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Iceland’s bill to regulate nicotine pouches as e-cigs due in parliament in March
2nd March 2022 - News analysis |
Iceland’s delayed bill to regulate nicotine pouches under similar rules to those proposed for e-cigarettes and refills will be introduced to parliament in March
Philippine doctors urge president to veto novel tobacco bill over addiction fears
3rd February 2022 - News analysis |
The Philippine College of Physicians is lobbying against a bill to regulate vaping and novel tobacco products. They object to a lower age limit and the removal of flavour restrictions
Policy Radar historical updates
1st September 2021 - Resources |
This provides a historical compilation of the updates to the Tamarind Intelligence Policy Radar.
Market report: heated tobacco in Slovakia
21st July 2020 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report explores Slovakia’s heated tobacco market, which is one of the leading heated tobacco markets in Europe, and sixth in the world in terms of heated tobacco’s market share
Market report: IQOS dominates the heated tobacco market in Italy
6th April 2020 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
TobaccoIntelligence conducted a brief survey on heated tobacco users in Italy in order to gain an overall impression of the market
Regulatory report: HnB in South Korea mostly treated like cigarettes
31st March 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco consumables are considered in South Korea as tobacco products, regulated in essentially the same way as traditional cigarettes. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape
Regulatory report: the power of regional authorities in Russia
30th March 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Regions in Russia are allowed to exercise their own legal regulation while the federal authorities have not adopted laws. This report analyses the attitude of the regions to the regulation of tobacco-free nicotine-containing products
Market report: a close look at heated tobacco
18th March 2020 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
The heated tobacco category is growing internationally, and this report will provide an overview of the heated tobacco market, how the category has developed around the world and how it could affect the US market
Altria investment value in Juul drops by 65% in a year
31st January 2020 - News analysis |
The investment value of Altria in e-cig company Juul fell by 65% in almost a year due to the recent developments in the US affecting the brand
Regulations on the horizon as Ukraine debates new tax on heated tobacco
18th December 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
New tax rate for HnB and e-cigs: Kazakhstan regulatory report
9th December 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
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
IQOS market report: PMI’s heated tobacco product grows in new territories
14th November 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
TobaccoIntelligence takes an overview of recent market developments for PMI’s IQOS heated tobacco system, revealing which countries have the biggest growth, who is likely to use the device and what the future might hold
Global tobacco harm reduction policies: selected country overview
11th November 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of harm-reduction policies with regards to tobacco use from 18 selected countries from around the world
Heated tobacco taxation in the EU: classification, rates and structures
7th November 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines heated tobacco tax laws in EU countries where HnB products have been launched or specific laws introduced, and what would happen in countries where neither has yet occurred
Comparative interest in IQOS among closed-system users in US and Canada
21st October 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report seeks to understand current and potential IQOS users’ profiles and preferences by comparing survey results from Canada and the US
South Korea cracks down on public smoking, vaping and HnB use
25th September 2019 - News analysis |
Local authorities across South Korea are carrying out patrols to enforce regulations against smoking, vaping and use of heat-not-burn (HnB) products in a wide range of public places
Brazil to launch public consultation on approach to new tobacco regulation
5th September 2019 - News analysis |
The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency, ANVISA, is to launch a public consultation as a step towards deciding whether to amend the national ban e-cigs and heated tobacco
BAT launches hybrid pod in Korea amid rumours of new tax scheme
14th August 2019 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has launched Glo Sens in Korea, a new hybrid pod product which combines vaping technology with real tobacco
Pods take the lead and drive growth: China market report
12th August 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Despite negative publicity on a national TV show and static numbers of vapers, the market for e-cigarettes continues to grow in China as consumer preferences change
Philippines puts tax on HnB and e-cigs, bans public space use
5th August 2019 - News analysis |
The Philippines is bent on clamping down on public vaping and imposing a new excise tax on heated tobacco and vapour products
Heated tobacco and e-cig laws on the horizon: Russia regulatory report
30th July 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
With new laws currently under discussion, we take a look at the state of regulation of e-cigarette and heated tobacco products in Russia and see how the taxation levels are set to rise annually
Two brands battle for shelf space: Italy heated tobacco market report
6th June 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
In the growing Italian heated tobacco market two big brands are vying for shelf-space: IQOS and Glo
More heated tobacco users than e-cig users: Japan market report
24th April 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
In our latest look at the Japanese market, we find that there are now more heated tobacco than e-cigarette users. There has been a steady decline of the vape market through 2017-2019, and a larger share of sales are going through the online channel
Switzerland regulatory report
18th February 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A new tobacco law is likely to form the basis of future regulation of heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes in Switzerland, a country that is in Europe but outside the EU
France regulatory report: government aid for tobacconists to diversify
28th January 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In this regulatory report for France, we update you on legal developments in one of the world’s largest markets for e-cigarettes
Italy reduces heat-not-burn and e-cigarette tax burden by up to 80%
14th December 2018 - News analysis |
Italy has passed the much anticipated law reducing tax on e-liquids and halving duties on heated tobacco. The decree cuts the duty on nicotine-containing liquids from 50% to 10% of the tax on conventional cigarettes
Government advice to ban e-cigarettes is not binding on India’s states
16th November 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A pronouncement earlier this year by the Indian government that individual states should ban vapour products appears to have encouraged action in several – but the Delhi High Court has confirmed that the advisory is not binding for the states
State likely to control heated tobacco: China regulatory report
23rd October 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
No foreign company has been permitted to sell heated tobacco devices in China, where state-owned companies could, in theory, engage in the production of such products
Japan regulatory report: heated tobacco and e-cigarettes
8th October 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report on regulation of e-cigs and heated tobacco in Japan includes new tax rates and new restrictions on public use of heated tobacco, plus details of required warning posters and sanctions
Things heat up as the e-cig continues to evolve
6th September 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
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. TobaccoIntelligence looks at the latest innovation in closer detail
Latin America regulatory report: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay
5th September 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In this far-reaching report, we look at the varied legal approaches to tobacco alternative products across Latin America, focusing on Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Panama, Colombia, Chile and Uruguay
Offline remains primary retail channel: Russia market report
28th August 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
In our latest look at the Russian market, we aim to track the change within the offline and online mainstream retail and physical and online vape stores channels
Israel bans Juul with nicotine limit, prepares tighter e-cig regulation
23rd August 2018 - News analysis |
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed an administrative order prohibiting the import and marketing of any e-cigarette product with a nicotine concentration higher than 20 mg/ml
MPs back easing of e-cig regulation – but leave the door open to taxes
17th August 2018 - News analysis |
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
South Korea: e-cigarettes play second fiddle to heated tobacco
19th July 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
The South Korean e-cigarette market is tied in with the heat-not-burn category and future market development will partly depend on how consumers react to the latest moves in HnB regulation
Scots to consult on their vision for a tobacco-free future
27th June 2018 - News analysis |
The Scottish government will consult on a range of new regulations for reduced-risk products, including further restrictions on e-cig advertising, banning some flavours in Hnb products, and banning their public use
Hong Kong moves towards legal HnB, while keeping e-cigs tightly controlled
20th June 2018 - News analysis |
Hong Kong plans to regulate HnB products in the same way as conventional cigarettes, lifting a rarely-enforced ban. But the current heavy restrictions on nicotine-containing e-cigarettes will remain
Beyond Kungfu – China Tobacco ready to move further into vapour and HnB
18th June 2018 - News analysis |
China Tobacco, the Chinese state monopoly, looks set to increase its involvement in alternative products, including both e-cigarettes and heated tobacco – possibly in co-operation with major foreign companies
Israel to crack down on Juul before general e-cigarette regulation
11th June 2018 - News analysis |
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
South Korea takes new graphic approach to e-cig and HnB warnings
11th June 2018 - News analysis |
The South Korean government is stepping up its efforts to discourage use of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products with new graphic health warning images that will appear on packages later this year
Italy’s vapers breathe a sigh of relief as new government steps in
7th June 2018 - News analysis |
After several weeks of hectic negotiations between the Lega and Five Star Movement parties – both of which have expressed a commitment to vaping – the new coalition has finally taken power in Italy
Netherlands pulls out of international e-cig and tobacco committees
6th June 2018 - News analysis |
The Netherlands is pulling out of a number of international e-cigarette and tobacco committees, blaming industry interference, but will carry on with regulation of heated tobacco and nicotine-free e-cigs
PMI: ‘no ceiling in sight for heated tobacco products’
18th May 2018 - News analysis |
PMI expects its reduced-risk portfolio and continued good performance in Asian countries to continue to drive growth and aims to have at least 30% of its shipment volume to consist of new tobacco products by 2025
New Zealand gives the all-clear to vaping and HnB – but ads are out
16th May 2018 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco can continue to be sold in New Zealand under current regulations, the country’s government has formally announced
Court lifts Switzerland’s ban on sales of e-cigs with nicotine
30th April 2018 - News analysis |
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)
Heated tobacco gaining ground: special market report
17th April 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
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
Heated tobacco versus e-cigarettes: what does the future hold?
17th April 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Heated tobacco is grabbing headlines, but what else will it seize? We examine a number of market and regulatory scenarios with greatly differing outcomes for both heat-not-burn products and e-cigarettes
Heated tobacco continues to expand: Japan market report
10th April 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Japan has been at the forefront of the growing heated tobacco market, and in this report ECigIntelligence looks at the marketing conditions and compares the leading brands
Shrunk by regulation, but going steady: Italy market report
15th March 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Our latest report on the state of the e-cigarette market in Italy finds that strict regulation has caused a fall in the size of the market – but not as steep as the fall in vaper numbers, as those still vaping are paying more
