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Flavours
Canadian health minister puts pouches behind the counter and restricts flavours
26th August 2024 - News analysis |
In a bid to discourage young people from using nicotine pouches, Canada is imposing tough new restrictions, including limiting sales to pharmacies and flavours to mint and menthol
Pouch sales limited to behind pharmacy counters, flavours restricted…
23rd August 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Nicotine and flavour delivery innovations driving nicotine pouch evolution globally
15th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
From innovative flavour formulations to extended-release mechanisms and eco-friendly packaging, the globally expanding nicotine pouch industry is undergoing a transformative phase
US Democratic VP nominee unlikely to be an ally to the tobacco alternatives sector
12th August 2024 - News analysis |
New Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is unlikely to be a friend to the tobacco alternatives and vaping industries. As governor of the state of Minnesota, he’s taken a strong line on nicotine products
TRIS notified of bill to transpose heated tobacco flavour ban, regulate pouches…
9th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Big Tobacco pleased about growth but mum on impact from regulatory changes
8th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings
PMI’s Zyn and Iqos see robust growth, despite supply issues and EU flavour ban
23rd July 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International recorded an outstanding second-quarter and first-half performance, with strong contributions from Iqos and Zyn – despite supply constraints and the EU flavour ban
Revival of UK birthdate ban on purchase of smoking products will impact HTPs
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Labour government used the king’s speech to announce it plans to introduce a Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is effectively a revival of the previous Conservative proposal
End of Chevron deference gives courts the potential to overrule US FDA decisions
3rd July 2024 - News analysis |
The US Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron doctrine, which held that courts should defer to interpretations of expert federal agencies on ambiguous laws the agencies must implement
Halt of Zyn online sales: PMI likely using caution due to scrutiny of DC flavour ban
1st July 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) recently suspended online sales of its nicotine pouch brand Zyn in the US, likely as a precautionary measure
Canada’s health minister has new powers to wield in battle over nicotine pouches
28th June 2024 - News analysis |
Canada’s parliament has adopted legislation that will give the federal health minister sweeping new powers to regulate nicotine pouches, only days after Health Canada cracked down on two nicotine pouch brands
EU countries called for flavour ban before Commission released related survey data
26th June 2024 - News analysis |
Last week, 12 EU health ministers backed a paper calling on the European Commission to propose new legislation, which could include banning flavoured vapes and limiting nicotine content
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th – 21st June
25th June 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
PMI suspends online sales of Zyn pouches in US due to District of Columbia probe
19th June 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International halted online sales of its Zyn nicotine pouches in the US after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia attorney general requesting information about sales of flavoured Zyn pouches in DC
PMI suspends online sales of Zyn nic pouches…
19th June 2024 - Alerts | District of Columbia, North America, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th – 14th June
17th June 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
Zyn nicotine pouches recalled for unauthorised sales…
13th June 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Heated tobacco flavour ban – EU member states’ transposition status
13th June 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory data , Regulatory data |
This tracker will provide monthly updates on the transposal status of the Commission delegated directive regarding the ban on heated tobacco product flavours in every member state
Government proposes complete regulation of nic pouches…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Inhaling device submitted for UK MHRA approval as nicotine replacement therapy
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy (NTR) in the UK
EU elections may bring harm-reduction issues into focus, says tobacco group rep
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
With EU elections looming, tobacco harm-reduction issues could play an important role and contribute to potential shifts in policy focus, despite the varying political stances across parties, says Frank Henkler-Stephani
New budget act to give health minister sweeping powers over pouches in Canada
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, is about to get new powers to govern nicotine pouches as well as other products approved under Canada’s natural health products regime
Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
Next EU Parliament should listen to consumers on novel tobacco products
13th May 2024 - News analysis |
The next European Parliament should make sure that consumers’ demands are met, as its soon-to-be-elected members carry out the revision of the EU tobacco policy framework, according to current parliamentarian Pietro Fiocchi
Bill transposes heated tobacco flavour ban and regulates nic pouches…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
With another White House menthol ban delay, is it just politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
Appeals court upholds county ordinance banning flavours…
6th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
Retail sector wants to play bigger role in EU’s policies on novel tobacco products
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products
New MEPs may usher in less conservative EU approach to novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction, although currently the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to member of European Parliament (MEP) Radka Maxová
State DOJ accepting proposals for grant programme to curb illegal tobacco sales…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
Industry says EC not heeding its concerns in EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
25th April 2024 - News analysis |
Representatives from the European tobacco industry hope the renewal of the EU Parliament, following elections in June, will bring about changes in the EU Commission (EC)’s attitude towards them
Harm-reduction strategies are part of the debate in European Parliament elections
23rd April 2024 - News analysis |
Some 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament, and the outcome could shed light on the future of nicotine pouches
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April
17th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
Spain’s long-overdue anti-smoking plan is finally approved but not yet in force
11th April 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Three years after the expected date, the Spanish government has finally approved the country’s new anti-smoking plan, which will now need to be implemented through different laws across the country
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th April
9th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the TobaccoIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding novel nicotine products
