
Heated tobacco



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 , News analysis |
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



Industry association says ban would have wide negative impact…
18th April 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Heated and oral tobacco tax increases today, 17th April…
17th April 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

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

Georgia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
17th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco in Georgia, covering all policy areas

Will Brazil legalise heated tobacco products tomorrow or keep the ban?
16th April 2024 - News analysis |
A decision on the regulation of heated tobacco and vaping products in Brazil to be made tomorrow (17th April) could then potentially be overruled by the country’s legislature

Ban of tobacco and related product sales in supermarkets published…
16th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Will the next European Parliament have a milder outlook on smoking alternatives?
15th April 2024 - News analysis |
Around 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The outcome could reshape the narrative around harm-reduction strategies

Lebanon: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2024
15th April 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Lebanon for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Bill banning heated tobacco published for public consultation…
15th April 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Anvisa meeting next week to make decision on HTP regulation…
12th April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
