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Global regulatory tracker: nicotine pouches, November
13th December 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory data , Regulatory data |
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 enquiries or after specific information has otherwise emerged
Heated tobacco SUP filters, EU requirements and transposition
19th July 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the directive and links to our environmental tracker that detail the requirements and transposition status of the EU’s SUP Directive in all 27 EU member states
Podcast: the future of the Tobacco Products Directive and EU taxation
1st July 2020 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence managing news editor David Palacios joins Jon Bruford to discuss the implications and impact of the looming Tobacco Products Directive version 3 on the industry. To obtain more data and analysis for the industry, please find our latest market and regulatory reports here. If you need further details, feel free to contact us through this form or through any of our channels.
Council of Europe stamps tobacco product tax harmonisation ‘Urgent’
3rd June 2020 - News analysis |
The Council of the European Union considers it “urgent and necessary” to harmonise the definitions and tax treatment of novel tobacco products such as heated tobacco and vaping products
EU regulation and tobacco-free snus: the most likely scenario
3rd March 2020 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
TobaccoIntelligence’s head of legal analysis, Pablo Cano Trilla, considers the options for regulation of tobacco-free snus (sometimes known as “white pouch”) under existing European Union law
EU states give a big thumbs up to tax harmony on heated tobacco and e-cigs
12th February 2020 - News analysis |
The European Union’s member states overwhelmingly want harmonised tax policies across the EU for both heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes
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
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
Smoking ban reach to extend: Austria regulatory report
5th July 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report on Austria features extensive updates, including changes to the country’s stance on public place usage
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
E-cigs and HnB could get some relief from a new Estonian government
14th March 2019 - News analysis |
With talks still ongoing to form a government following Estonia’s parliamentary elections, there is hope for a policy change on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco in one of the most restrictive vapour markets
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
BAT and PMI test the legal waters again with F1 sponsorships
14th February 2019 - News analysis |
The now-controversial link between Big Tobacco and Formula 1 racing is being renewed, with tie-ups between two leading teams and two tobacco giants facing legal scrutiny
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
Republic of Ireland regulatory report
10th January 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report on Ireland includes updates on labelling and packaging, upcoming restrictions on retail, including a ban on sales to minors, public usage, advertising and marketing, and taxation
Regulatory implications of Britain’s departure from the EU
4th January 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This special report outlines the scenario for the future of British e-cigarette and heated tobacco regulation after the UK’s coming departure from the EU
A world of regulation: where the bans are on harm reduction products
17th December 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
TobaccoIntelligence presents its comprehensive analysis of which countries have banned the three most popular harm reduction products: nicotine-containing vapour products; heated tobacco; and oral tobacco
EU tells Belgium it can’t make up all its own rules on HnB
13th November 2018 - News analysis |
Attempts by Belgium to impose new strict regulations on heated-tobacco products may run into problems with the European Union
European Commission told: we don’t want an EU e-cig tax
25th September 2018 - News analysis |
Most respondents to the European Commission’s consultation on tobacco excise duties do not want a European tax on e-cigarettes. Almost 70% said the best level of tax on e-cigarettes would be no more than the VAT in each country
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
HnB and e-liquids bring manufacturing boost to Eastern Europe
4th July 2018 - News analysis |
E-cigarette manufacturers and tobacco giants are increasing investment in Central and Eastern Europe, building new plants or expanding existing ones to meet growing demand for new tobacco alternatives
Heated tobacco taxation in the EU: classification, rates and structures: 2018
4th July 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco products generally benefit from a more benign tax regime in Europe than vapour products. Our report examines tax laws in EU countries where HnB products have been launched
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
Romania: big on smoking, fertile ground for HnB, less so for e-cigs
29th May 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
After early growth, the vaping population of Romania has levelled out at around 200,000, just over 4% of the smoking population – but the country is a prime testing ground for heated tobacco, with IQOS, Glo and iFuse all in the market
Industry fears over possible European tax on vaping products
25th May 2018 - News analysis |
Concern over a future European tax on e-cigarettes is sure to rise following the launch of a second consultation on the subject by European Union (EU) authorities.
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
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
Change afoot in Russia as Moscow puts forward plan for national regulation
22nd March 2018 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco are currently subject to very little regulation in Russia – but that could be about to change, with proposals coming from both the federal trade ministry and the Moscow City Duma
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
Brussels consults again on plans for a European e-cig and HnB tax
7th March 2018 - News analysis |
A new public consultation by the tax authorities in Brussels aims to help set a standard excise duty for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products at European level
Spanish health authorities investigate IQOS online ad campaign
5th February 2018 - News analysis |
Authorities in the Catalonia region of Spain are investigating whether PMI broke Spanish law with a series of online banner advertisements for its IQOS heated tobacco system
Brussels postpones tax decision on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco
12th January 2018 - News analysis |
The European Commission has said it will review the future tax situation of e-cigarettes and heated-tobacco products in 2019, and will not propose a revision of the Directive 2011/64/EU on excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco now
Stability follows peak in unregulated growth: Ukraine market report
9th January 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Market growth for e-cigarette products peaked in Ukraine last year; our latest report details the state of an unregulated market in a phase of stability or light growth
Regulation, creativity and variety – that was the e-cig year that was
27th December 2017 - News analysis |
ECigIntelligence’s review of the year gone by reflects the big stories of the e-cigarette world in 2017, the trends in regulation, the developing and diverging markets, the science and innovation, and peers into the crystal ball to consider where it all goes from here
Swiss market dominated by open advanced systems
5th December 2017 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
The Swiss market is dominated by open advanced systems mostly purchased offline. Due to the country’s nicotine ban Switzerland seems an ideal market for shake and vape e-liquids. Foreign shake and vape e-liquids, mostly imported from the U.S., are at the forefront, but several domestic e-liquid brands also produce large format nicotine-free e-liquids.
Heated tobacco on the agenda as European Commission mulls next TPD
2nd December 2017 - News analysis |
Tighter regulation “is on the way” for e-cigs, according to the European Commission’s commissioner for health and food safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis, who sees “possibilities” for “stronger regulation” to “stop advertising and online sales”
Going hybrid: a route to regulatory benefits for Europe’s manufacturers?
16th October 2017 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
EU legislation is unclear on how to categorise hybrid devices, which may give manufacturers some degree of choice. This report aims to help them make that choice wisely
Russia braced for change as excise tax on nicotine e-liquids bites
2nd October 2017 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
The effects of taxation on Russia’s e-cig market are likely to include price rises, decreased production of e-liquids with nicotine by larger manufacturers, and growth of the black market
European rules may give heated tobacco a marketing advantage
19th September 2017 - News analysis |
Heat-not-burn (HnB) products could benefit from greater marketing opportunities in the European Union than e-cigarettes and combustible tobacco as the heating devices are not themselves considered to be tobacco products
Heated tobacco and advertising in the European Union
14th August 2017 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco products may have an advantage in the EU over both cigarettes and e-cigs as the devices are not classed as tobacco products. It remains to be seen how each country allows them to be promoted
Ireland “should not implement e-cigarette tax”, ministry says
9th August 2017 - News analysis |
The Republic of Ireland is unlikely to introduce a tax on e-cigarettes or e-liquid in the near future, recent documents suggest.
From Russian elevators to US taxes, a change is gonna come
3rd August 2017 - News analysis |
2017 has already been a significant year in the short history of e-cigarettes – and there is more to come in the remaining five months of a the year
France: e-cigarette distribution through the tobacconist channel
9th June 2017 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
ECigIntelligence estimates that between 10% and 15% of the French e-cigarette market is taken by tobacconist stores – and after a troubled start, their market share is growing, with more than half of all tobacconists in France now selling vaping products.
Higher taxes ‘would force vapers back to tobacco’, users tell Europe
15th March 2017 - News analysis |
Raising taxes on e-cigarette products would cause an increase in cross-border sales and lead to some users taking up smoking again, users told a European consultation on excise duty.
Heated tobacco in Europe: emerging regulation for a new category
26th October 2016 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the regulation of heat-not-burn (HnB) or heated tobacco products in Europe, as well as some of the broader regulatory issues that they raise
Heat-not-burn poses novel challenge for European regulators
26th October 2016 - News analysis |
The regulatory status of heat-not-burn (HnB) products in Europe remains unclear, despite an increasing number coming to market.
Pax enters British and German markets with heat-not-burn
15th September 2015 - News analysis |
U.S. smoking-alternatives maker Pax Labs is bringing its Pax 2 heat-not-burn device to European markets, with the product for sale online in Germany and the UK from today and expected to be in stores by mid-October.
