LATEST ALERTS
Could Trump’s tariffs have a negative impact on public health in the US?
7th April 2025 - News analysis |
US president Donald Trump’s tariffs could actively harm public health – but not in a way that might be expected
Flavours
Is Poland’s move to ban flavoured pouches a growing trend in European regulation?
3rd April 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
With similar discussions taking place in other European countries, Poland’s plans to ban flavoured nicotine pouches raise questions about whether a wider regulatory trend is emerging
Estonia: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, April 2025
2nd April 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in Estonia for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas currently in place and looking at possible future changes
EU Commission raises concerns over Luxembourg’s plan to regulate pouches
1st April 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission has raised concerns over Luxembourg’s proposed regulations for nicotine pouches, particularly questioning provisions that could effectively ban the product
US: the nicotine pouch market, March 2025
31st March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report examines the current US nicotine pouch market – the world’s largest and most dynamic – with analysis of retail channels, brands, pricing, marketing and more, plus insight into the market’s future outlook
Bill aims to ban flavours, gaming features, nicotine analogues…
31st March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |
WHO warns users against ‘tobacco industry‘s tactics’…
31st March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Middle East |
Polish government plans to submit bill in third quarter to ban flavoured pouches
28th March 2025 - News analysis |
Poland’s Ministry of Health is advancing plans to curb the sale of alternative tobacco products, including a ban on nicotine pouches that contain flavours other than tobacco
US: the nicotine pouch market – consumer survey report, March 2025
26th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report presents the main findings from our 2024 US consumer survey and sheds some light on the main nicotine pouch consumption characteristics and patterns among respondents
Japan: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, March 2025
19th March 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report presents the findings from a consumer survey conducted in Japan from July to August 2024, gathering insights about user preferences, brands, consumption, and cross-usage with other nicotine products
GCC unified standard for electronic tobacco alternatives nears adoption
12th March 2025 - News analysis |
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to adopting unified regulations for electronic alternatives to tobacco products, with a final draft approved by the GCC Standardization Organization in January
Italy is still Europe’s top heated tobacco market as shifts in the industry ramp up
6th March 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
Heated tobacco is rapidly transforming nicotine consumption in Europe, and nowhere is this shift more evident than in Italy, which has led the way in the European heated tobacco market since 2015
Estonia: nicotine pouch market snapshot, March 2025
4th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Estonia, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics
Poland seeks to rein in novel tobacco product laws during its EU presidency
3rd March 2025 - News analysis |
Poland aims to use its position as EU Council president to place measures targeting alternative tobacco products high on the bloc’s legislative agenda just as Warsaw is advancing tax hikes and bans in the sector
German conservative bloc and potential coalition allies diverge on nicotine policy
26th February 2025 - News analysis |
As the centre-right CDU/CSU prepares for a potential return to power in Germany, its stance on tobacco and nicotine policy is set to be a key point of negotiation with prospective coalition partners
Is European Commission caution on tobacco regulation based on science?
20th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The European Commission is taking a cautious approach to tobacco-related regulations, and key directives might not be revisited until 2026, but is it based on the whole truth?
US free-speech challenges may reshape marketing rules for nicotine alternatives
18th February 2025 - News analysis |
Packaging of US nicotine alternatives could face a major shake-up, thanks to First Amendment challenges against restrictions on what companies can say and do
Italy: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, February 2025
17th February 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report presents the findings from a consumer survey conducted in Italy from July to August 2024, gathering insights about user preferences, brands, consumption, and cross-usage with other nicotine products
Haypp Group reports strong growth in nicotine pouches, with UK sales surging
14th February 2025 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an e-commerce player specialising in nicotine pouches and snus, reported strong performance in 2024, with triple-digit growth in nicotine pouch volume in the UK
PMI’s growth in 2024 powered by Zyn and Iqos as its smoke-free user base expands
6th February 2025 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) achieved positive results in 2024, driven by the expansion of its nicotine pouch brand Zyn as 2023’s demand acceleration continued alongside Iqos growth momentum
A US FDA under Kennedy could impact innovation and nic alternatives in Europe
6th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmentalist and vaccine sceptic, as US secretary of health could have indirect implications for the nicotine alternatives industry, even in Europe
Switzerland: heated tobacco market snapshot, February 2025
4th February 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for Switzerland covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours
House bill banning flavoured nicotine products passes health committee…
3rd February 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
Bill banning nic and tobacco product flavours has its first hearing…
3rd February 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |
CJEU advocate general backs European Commission’s ban on flavoured HTPs
31st January 2025 - News analysis |
The advocate general of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant legal opinion supporting the European Commission’s decision to ban flavoured heated tobacco products (HTPs) across the EU
UK: heated tobacco market snapshot, January 2025
31st January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours
Bill seeks to ban sale of flavoured tobacco products…
27th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Menthol ban proposed by FDA withdrawn by Trump administration…
27th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Slovakia: heated tobacco market snapshot, January 2025
22nd January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for Slovakia covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours
Germany’s 2025 elections: CDU leads with moderate stance on nicotine alternatives
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
Germany’s elections on 23rd February puts regulation of nicotine alternatives at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU
Bill to ban sale of flavoured nicotine products introduced…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
US FDA allows marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches and flavours other than tobacco
17th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, marking the first time the agency has approved such products through its rigorous premarket tobacco product application process
