
Heated tobacco


Italy’s tax system could favour big brands, but what about novel nicotine products?
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
Arguments that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products, but the impact would likely be minimal


Guatemala: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Guatemala for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas



Bill to increase fines for under-age sales of HTPs passes first reading…
13th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

Government introduces smoke-free and regulated products bill…
12th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |


Give the people what they want in heated products – as long as that’s not banned
12th September 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Brands that find a way to successfully deliver flavour while appealing to diversifying consumer desires will be best poised for success in a maturing heated tobacco market


Bill could ban pouches, and list of notified tobacco products released…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

New order defines offences in tobacco regulation and violations of them…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |


Bill regulating heated tobacco left off Senate’s agenda…
4th September 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

What changes are in store for nicotine alternatives in a post-cessation world?
3rd September 2024 - News analysis |
It’s beginning to look like the well of smokers who have not tried vaping is running dry, and this has dramatic implications for the sector, its approach, and the way others interact with it

Senate to debate bill to regulate HTPs, regardless of nicotine content…
3rd September 2024 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |




Kenyan bill seeks stricter tobacco regulations, jail time for violations
2nd September 2024 - News analysis |
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering public health and tightening regulations on the tobacco industry, the Kenyan parliament is proposing three-year jail terms for individuals promoting nicotine products, including pouches and vapes

HTP retailers must display a new text warning from today…
30th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |

Proposal would make tobacco products ineligible for tax refunds…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |

Lapsed bill to regulate tobacco products to be reintroduced next week…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |

State bill seeks pouch ban, high penalties for illicit sale of tobacco products…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |

Tighter laws, under-18s ban on heated tobacco and pouches start 1st October…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |





JT’s acquisition of Vector Group in the US: strategic expansion or short-term boost?
22nd August 2024 - News analysis |
While the acquisition of US tobacco company Vector by Japan Tobacco (JT) Group will add profit and cashflow to JT’s business immediately, its longer-term significance may be more strategic

Bill to legalise and regulate HTPs moved from Senate committee vote schedule…
21st August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Senate committee to vote today on bill to legalise HTPs…
20th August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

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

EEC has reviewed draft of nic-containing products regulation…
12th August 2024 - Alerts | Armenia, Asia, Belarus, Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia |



Expanded heated tobacco regulations now in force…
12th August 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

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

China: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, August 2024
7th August 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels


Senate committee to vote on heated tobacco regulation on 20th August…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


KT&G and PMI to work together for US FDA approval on heated tobacco products
31st July 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) will help KT&G on its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for its Lil heated tobacco products



Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July
30th July 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 and KT&G to collaborate on regulatory submissions for HTPs…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, North America, South Korea, United States |
