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Anti-tobacco policies light up on World No Tobacco Day
31st May 2019 - News analysis |
Health authorities around the world presented their policies against e-cigarettes and novel tobacco products World No Tobacco Day
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Japan remains premier test market for new HnB devices
30th May 2019 - News analysis |
Japan continues to be the leading test market for heated tobacco products, with two new devices recently launched – including the world’s first device which works with ordinary cigarettes
So IQOS has PMTA approval – but what does that mean in practice?
23rd May 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
PMI’s heated tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables have been granted market authorisation by the FDA
IQOS reaction: ‘Approval works for PMI, but what about the little guy?’
2nd May 2019 - News analysis |
There have been mixed reactions from within the industry to the FDA decision to allow PMI’s heated-tobacco device IQOS and its associated consumables onto the US market
FDA gives the green light for IQOS roll-out onto the US market
30th April 2019 - News analysis |
The US FDA has given its approval for Philip Morris International (PMI)’s IQOS in the US, along with its associated consumables ― the first heated-tobacco products to be so approved
PMI subsidiary offers life insurance discount to smokers who switch
25th April 2019 - News analysis |
PMI is getting into the life insurance business by creating a subsidiary which offers discounts for switching from smoking to heated tobacco or e-cigarettes
More heated tobacco users than e-cig users: Japan market report
24th April 2019 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
In our latest look at the Japanese market, we find that there are now more heated tobacco than e-cigarette users. There has been a steady decline of the vape market through 2017-2019, and a larger share of sales are going through the online channel
HnB and e-cigs could provide a silver lining for Austrian tobacconists
25th March 2019 - News analysis |
Austrian tobacconists, hit by falling cigarette sales, could find salvation in the growing market for tobacco alternatives
High Court judge puts off Indian ban pending further hearing in May
19th March 2019 - News analysis |
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to e-cigarette vendors in India, delaying until 17th May the effects of a government circular calling for a nationwide ban on vaping products
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
Ferrari drops Mission Winnow team name and logo for Australian GP
13th March 2019 - News analysis |
PMI and Ferrari have been forced to cancel their partnership for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the Formula 1 season. The Mission Winnow branding will, however, reappear for the rest of the season
Japan sets aside designated HnB and vaping areas in bars and diners
6th March 2019 - News analysis |
Japan’s health authorities have issued new ordinances related to smoking areas, including the first designated signs to apply to dedicated areas for the use of heated tobacco products
Spanish public backs restrictions to match limits on smoking
5th March 2019 - News analysis |
A new survey reveals that more than half of Spaniards would restrict the use of vaping and novel tobacco products in public places in the same way as smoking
Next-generation products drive profits for British American Tobacco
1st March 2019 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco’s (BAT) 2018 financial results were driven by its reduced risk portfolio, which includes products such as Vuse and Vype and Glo
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
Decree brings regulation of HnB and e-cigs to Belarus for the first time
18th February 2019 - News analysis |
A new decree in Belarus regulates electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco for the first time in the country, introducing a number of restrictions after years of no regulation
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
China takes on the HnB smugglers, ponders e-cig industry regulation
4th February 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
China Tobacco is battling a flourishing smuggling trade in heated tobacco products, while also proposing regulation of e-cigarettes that could threaten the livelihoods of a large number of small operators
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
JT shows two new higher-temp HnB devices for Japan
21st January 2019 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco (JT) is launching two new heat-not-burn (HnB) devices in the Japanese market as it tries to catch up with IQOS and Glo in its home territory
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
Israel regulatory report: plain packaging among new restrictions
9th January 2019 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report on Israel includes near-future regulation involving age restrictions, product restrictions, labelling and packaging, obligation to notify, retail channels, public usage, advertising and marketing
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
Colombian bid to regulate vaping as smoking tied up in political numbers
19th December 2018 - News analysis |
A new bill proposed in Colombia’s Senate is paving the way for the country to begin regulating heated tobacco and vaping products on a par with combustible tobacco – though the plan is tied up in the country’s complex political arithmetic
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
Italy reduces heat-not-burn and e-cigarette tax burden by up to 80%
14th December 2018 - News analysis |
Italy has passed the much anticipated law reducing tax on e-liquids and halving duties on heated tobacco. The decree cuts the duty on nicotine-containing liquids from 50% to 10% of the tax on conventional cigarettes
New Zealand minister puts forward plan for e-cigarette regulation
10th December 2018 - News analysis |
The minister charged with drawing up proposed regulation of e-cigarettes in New Zealand has done so, based on the stated belief that vaping and smokeless tobacco are “highly likely to be much less harmful than smoking”
IQOS versus Glo: PMI takes on BAT in Japanese HnB patent battle
3rd December 2018 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is suing British American Tobacco (BAT) in Japan for infringement of the patent for IQOS, claiming the rival company has copied the technology for its own Glo device
Now Indian government tells customs to seize all e-cig and HnB imports
27th November 2018 - News analysis |
Two weeks after the Delhi High Court decided that an advisory banning e-cigarettes was not binding on India’s states, the national government has issued a new notice calling on customs officers to seize imports
Plain packaging and usage restrictions among Dutch plans for e-cigs
26th November 2018 - News analysis |
The Dutch government is proposing to insist on plain packaging for e-cigarette products from 2022. That is one of the startling measures proposed in the long-awaited National Prevention Agreement
PMI hopes to ‘make an impact’ with IQOS store in South Africa
23rd November 2018 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is to open an IQOS flagship store in Johannesburg, South Africa next year – with a welcome from the local e-cig industry
Government advice to ban e-cigarettes is not binding on India’s states
16th November 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A pronouncement earlier this year by the Indian government that individual states should ban vapour products appears to have encouraged action in several – but the Delhi High Court has confirmed that the advisory is not binding for the states
China Tobacco launches new HnB system on South Korean market
14th November 2018 - News analysis |
China Tobacco is taking on Philip Morris International (PMI), British American Tobacco (BAT) and KT&G in South Korea with the launch of a new heated tobacco device, the Mok
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
Dutch health minister Blokhuis plans crackdown on e-cigs and HnB
8th November 2018 - News analysis |
Dutch health secretary Paul Blokhuis is to reveal this month a proposed new set of regulations on heated tobacco and e-cigarettes, part of the National Prevention Agreement on smoking, obesity and alcohol
Belgium moves to add HnB devices to the ban on online sales
6th November 2018 - News analysis |
Internet sales of heated-tobacco devices will shortly be banned in Belgium, where selling e-cigarettes online has been illegal since 2016
Government survey finds one in five young Germans has tried vaping
5th November 2018 - News analysis |
The number of people vaping in Germany is rising, with those aged between 16 and 29 particularly drawn to e-cigarettes, according to the federal government’s latest drug and addiction report
Czech Republic HnB tax is likely to be applied early next year
31st October 2018 - News analysis |
The Czech parliament is considering a bill to introduce an excise tax next year on heated tobacco products. Under the plan, the tax rate would be set at CZK2.236 (€0.09) per gram of tobacco
UK budget includes new tax on heated tobacco at higher than expected rate
30th October 2018 - News analysis |
The UK will next year introduce one of Europe’s highest taxes for heated tobacco (heat-not-burn) products, following an announcement in the Chancellor’s budget
IQOS global upgrades announced; dual consumables for Japan
24th October 2018 - News analysis |
PMI has announced the worldwide launch of two new IQOS devices during a series of events in Japan. The iQOS 3 and iQOS Multi feature quicker charging and longer battery life
State likely to control heated tobacco: China regulatory report
23rd October 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
No foreign company has been permitted to sell heated tobacco devices in China, where state-owned companies could, in theory, engage in the production of such products
Russian winter – the e-cigarette market stalls as HnB gets a foothold
23rd October 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
Our in-depth report finds a Russian e-cigarette market in a state of stagnation, with little change in the number of vapers and a fall in the number of vape stores, while PMI and BAT find a market for their heated tobacco products
Greek focus group would recommend IQOS ahead of vaping
19th October 2018 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
In a focus group with eight Greek IQOS users, TobaccoIntellignece found that health was the main motivation to start using IQOS, while friends were the main influence. All participants said they would recommend IQOS ahead of vaping
Good but could be better – 2018 no longer looks quite as rosy for BAT
17th October 2018 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has lowered its expectations of its heated tobacco and vaping products this year – but still anticipates continuing growth
PMI sues Korean government over claim HnB is as harmful as smoking
15th October 2018 - News analysis |
The South Korean government has declared e-cigarettes and heated tobacco to be no safer than smoking – a statement that has led to legal action by Philip Morris International (PMI)
PMI predicts a big future for IQOS – ‘30% of our sales by 2025’
12th October 2018 - News analysis |
PMI confidently expects to shift more heated tobacco devices and consumables in the next few years as a fall is anticipated in sales of combustible cigarettes
COP8 fails to bring parties together on the crucial risk/benefit question
9th October 2018 - News analysis |
COP8 closed its doors in Geneva with governments struggling to regulate e-cigarettes due to the lack of scientific proof on potential risks or benefits
PMI and Juul launch legal action against Chinese copyists
9th October 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The two leading brands in the vaping and heated tobacco sectors, Juul and Philip Morris International (PMI), are both engaged in active fights with Chinese companies over their intellectual property rights
Japan regulatory report: heated tobacco and e-cigarettes
8th October 2018 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report on regulation of e-cigs and heated tobacco in Japan includes new tax rates and new restrictions on public use of heated tobacco, plus details of required warning posters and sanctions
No softening likely in WHO’s antagonism to e-cigs and HnB
4th October 2018 - News analysis |
The rhetoric coming out of the eighth Conference of the Parties (COP8) in Geneva suggests the World Health Organization is unlikely to give vaping products or HnB a role in its anti-tobacco policies any time soon
