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UK parliament pre-COP10 talks stress harm reduction and take on the WHO
7th February 2024 - News analysis |
In a UK parliamentary session, key figures voiced their concerns and positions just ahead of the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th January – 2nd February
6th February 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 could re-introduce Iqos into US market after dispute resolution with BAT
6th February 2024 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has agreed to allow Philip Morris International (PMI) to re-introduce PMI’s Iqos heated tobacco device into the US marketplace
Important EU cancer inequalities report not optimistic on tobacco alternatives
5th February 2024 - News analysis |
An influential European Union report, “Beating Cancer Inequalities in the EU”, has taken a cautious, generally pessimistic view on tobacco alternatives
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd-26th January
31st January 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
Health Council issues warning against tobacco product usage…
30th January 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |
WHO reports drop in tobacco use despite industry ‘interference’ in achieving goals
25th January 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Tobacco use continues to reduce globally, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th-19th January
23rd January 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
BAT reacts to Italian health authorities’ surprise suspension of Velo pouch sales
22nd January 2024 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) did not expect the temporary sales suspension of its Velo nicotine pouches in Italy, ordered by health authorities, and is prepared to take action to protect its rights
What’s in a name? Plenty, when we can’t seem to agree on industry terminology
18th January 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Perception is often at least as important as reality in forming policy-makers’ and the public’s opinion where novel nicotine products are concerned, but there’s a persistent problem with terminology
New study showing pouches fail to replace cigarettes has limited focus
2nd January 2024 - News analysis |
A new study by researchers at Ohio State University that looks at the effectiveness of oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) to curb smoking actually says little about their effectiveness
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th November-1st December
11th December 2023 - 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th-24th November
28th November 2023 - 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
Anvisa considers consultation to revise heated tobacco ban…
23rd November 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th-17th November
22nd November 2023 - 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
Malaysia pushes for tobacco control law as it looks to lead ASEAN ahead of COP10
21st November 2023 - News analysis |
Malaysia will press forward with its tobacco control plans in the hopes of providing a leadership role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ahead of what is hoped to be a rescheduled COP10 next year
With no federal rules in place, Canadian health groups call for halt on pouch sales
20th November 2023 - News analysis |
Canadian anti-smoking groups are calling on the federal government to suspend sales of nicotine pouches nationwide until regulations can be drafted to govern their sale and marketing
What about the adults? US FDA tobacco campaigns may be lacking data support
16th November 2023 - Blog |
The latest nationwide survey on tobacco product consumption among US youth showed that high school students in the country are ditching vaping, which is definitely good news
COP10-MOP3 will prioritise regulation of HTPs and nicotine products next year
16th November 2023 - News analysis |
The regulation of new and emerging e-cigarette, heated tobacco and nicotine products will be one of the central topics of discussion at the COP10-MOP3 conferences next year, said the head of the WHO FCTC
Weekly regulatory podcast: 30th October-10th November
15th November 2023 - 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
Use of tobacco products drops among US high school students, survey reveals
14th November 2023 - News analysis |
The use of tobacco and nicotine products declined nearly 4% among high school students in the US between 2022 and 2023, a national survey has found
No tax increase on Italian HTPs in the next two years, but the rise comes in 2026
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
There would be no increase in Italian excise duties on heated tobacco products for the next two years under the new 2024 Budget Bill, but the proposal does set a rate rise in 2026
Rise in snus use among young Swiss as government tries to curb smoking rates
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
Snus is increasingly popular among Swiss consumers – particularly young male users – while cigarette smoking rates keep declining, according to the country’s latest population healthcare survey
COP10-MOP3 tobacco conferences postponed, citing unrest in Panama
10th November 2023 - News analysis |
The world’s major international tobacco control conferences will not take place in Panama this month as anticipated and will be delayed until 2024
US FDA warns manufacturer for selling unauthorised flavoured ‘nicotine mints’
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
The US FDA has issued a warning letter to manufacturer Nic Nac Naturals for selling unauthorised nicotine lozenges, described as “nicotine mints”, in both 3 mg and 6 mg strengths of nicotine and several flavours
The tricky partnership of tobacco companies and research funding
9th November 2023 - Blog |
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World has ended its relationship with Philip Morris International, bringing to a close one of the tobacco company’s many efforts to distance itself from its own best-selling products
Tobacco Harmful Ingredients Disclose Bill signed into law…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Foundation for a Smoke-Free World parts ways with PMI, plans to change its name
8th November 2023 - News analysis |
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW) has severed its connection with tobacco company Philip Morris International (PMI) and will soon change its name, its new CEO Cliff Douglas has announced
Health groups support ban on menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | United States |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st October 2023 - 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
Anvisa to open public consultation on heated tobacco…
27th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd October 2023 - 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
Smoking rates down thanks to lower-risk nicotine products, UK-based study says
19th October 2023 - News analysis |
Reduced-risk nicotine products are competing with combustibles and lowering smoking rates, rather than encouraging consumers towards them, according to a new international study
Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th October 2023 - 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
Among England’s smokers, northerners are the biggest quitters, new study says
16th October 2023 - News analysis |
The north of England has the country’s highest level of success in quitting smoking, despite being severely underserved by cessation services, according to a new analysis of quitters who self-reported sucess to the NHS
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th October 2023 - 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th-29th September
3rd October 2023 - 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 18th-22nd September
28th September 2023 - 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
