LATEST ALERTS
Heated tobacco
An industry win as Panama’s Supreme Court rules HTP ban unconstitutional
24th May 2024 - News analysis |
In a victory for Panama’s heated tobacco and vaping industries, the country’s Supreme Court declared a 2022 law unconstitutional that completely banned e-cigarettes as well as heated tobacco and similar devices
Ireland looking to have 21 be the new 18 when it comes to legal age for tobacco use
23rd May 2024 - Blog |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, affecting heated tobacco products but not (yet) nioctine pouches or vapour products
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd 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
No consensus among senators over heated tobacco regulation bill…
22nd May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Government proposes complete regulation of nic pouches…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: heated tobacco regulation, May 2024
21st May 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the regulatory framework currently in place for heated tobacco products in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering all policy areas
Slovakia plans annual increase to a tax on nicotine-containing products, from 2025
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned
Senate committees’ public hearing on heated tobacco bill on 21st May…
17th May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Vaping Products Bill, affecting HTPs and nic pouches, becomes law today…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Next-gen product innovation bolsters Imperial Brands’ half-yearly revenue
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands delivered a solid performance for the first half of the year ended 31st March 2024, boosted by scaling up its existing footprint and stepping up innovation across all next-generation product categories
Supreme Court declares heated tobacco ban unconstitutional…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Panama |
Ministry presents regulations for heated tobacco products…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |
Biden’s new tariff on lithium-ion batteries from China to impact HTPs…
14th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, China, United States |
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
Pakistan: heated tobacco regulation, May 2024
13th May 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Pakistan for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas
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
An analysis of US proposed bills to regulate heated tobacco products
10th May 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses a trend initiated by eight US states to introduce a specific tax category for heated tobacco products. We look at the status of the relevant bills and their proposed category definitions and tax rates
Ploom X is the feather in JTI’s cap as reduced-risk products boost Q1 results
9th May 2024 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of 2024, partly thanks to a double-digit increase in reduced-risk product revenue – driven mainly by the heated tobacco sticks segment
Bill transposes heated tobacco flavour ban and regulates nic pouches…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
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
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
Balancing between adult harm reduction and youth addiction – the debate goes on
2nd May 2024 - Blog |
The debate over the approach healthcare providers should take when it comes to suggesting alternative products to help adult patients quit smoking has been ongoing for quite some time, but it’s still controversial
Calls to move regulation of heated tobacco products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
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
Colombia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
30th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products in Colombia, covering all policy areas
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
Tax regulation for HTPs and nic pouches published in Official Gazette…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
An overview of the patent dispute between PMI and BAT in the US
29th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the patent dispute in the US between PMI and BAT involving Iqos, which was recently resolved and which has allowed for Iqos to begin sales in the US again
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
New resolution bans all types of ‘electronic smoking devices’…
25th April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April
24th 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
PMI’s smoke-free momentum continues to build in 2024, fuelled by Iqos and Zyn
24th April 2024 - News analysis |
PMI continued reporting its smoke-free momentum in the first quarter of 2024, announcing 25% organic growth in net revenues and 38% in gross profit – with strong contributions from Iqos and Zyn
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
Anvisa maintains ban on heated tobacco and e-cigs…
22nd April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
PMI’s American dream could come true with its imminent Iqos launch in the US
19th April 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) aims to capture 10% of the US cigarette market after the launch of its Iqos heated tobacco device in the country this quarter
