LATEST ALERTS
Modern oral
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
Still no timeline for the revision of EU tobacco framework, Commission says
11th December 2023 - News analysis |
As the revision process of the EU tobacco policy framework keeps being delayed, commissioners are still not able to come up with a timeline, or even a date for the submission of the new texts
Nicotine pouch rules single out Redmuule in Italy, but ADM says others may be next
6th December 2023 - News analysis |
Packaging restrictions introduced by an Italian health ministry decree are intended to apply only to Redmuule nicotine pouches, but similar measures may be implemented for other brands too, say the ADM
‘We were duped’: health minister vows to stop sales of nicotine pouches in Canada
6th December 2023 - News analysis |
Canadian health minister Mark Holland is vowing to stop the sale of nicotine pouches across the country “as fast as possible”, accusing the tobacco industry of misrepresenting the product when it applied to Health Canada for authorisation
Traceabilty and security systems for tobacco products in the European Union
5th December 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In May 2024, the EU’s traceability system will become mandatory for all tobacco products, including heated tobacco and oral tobacco where allowed. This report provides detailed information on the system in place
Tax bill sent for publication…
4th December 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Regulatory insights on herbal heated products in Europe, November 2023
30th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights into the views of customs and health authorities in 23 European Union countries and Switzerland on herbal heated sticks
Czech Republic: nicotine pouch market snapshot, November 2023
30th November 2023 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the rapidly expanding nicotine pouch market in the Czech Republic, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by president…
28th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Could Denmark’s plan to limit youth tobacco use provoke ‘a reverse outcome’?
24th November 2023 - News analysis |
A new Danish government plan to curb the consumption of tobacco and nicotine among young people is facing criticism from international advocates of reduced-risk nicotine products
New coalition government to repeal Smokefree Environments Act…
24th November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Chile set to bring HTPs under similar regulation to tobacco by May 2024
23rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Heated tobacco and vaping products will be regulated in a similar way to tobacco products in Chile – regardless of their nicotine content – with outlining regulations expected to be issued by May 2024
Ecuador: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
23rd November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ecuador for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
EU tobacco policy framework revision: when will MEPs be able to fight over it?
23rd November 2023 - Blog |
This time last year, the start of a debate within the European Parliament on the revisions to the EU tobacco policy framework was imminent, but now it is not even part of the parliamentary schedule for 2024
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
Italy allows sales of nicotine pouches by a specific brand, but with new restrictions
22nd November 2023 - News analysis |
The introduction of new packaging requirements for nicotine pouches in a decree allowing sales of one pouch brand shows authorities intended for the decree to legalise the sale of all brands, says the pouch distributor
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
Switzerland: nicotine pouch market snapshot, November 2023
17th November 2023 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Switzerland, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Philippines: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
16th November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in the Philippines for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from notification and taxation to advertising and packaging
Federal and state tobacco enforcement actions on illegal nic pouches in the US
16th November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses US federal enforcement actions in relation to nicotine pouches as well as examining the ten most populated states and their enforcement programmes
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
Imperial on track with five-year plan, thanks to NGP growth and new launches
15th November 2023 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands reported a performance in line with its five-year-plan expectations in the year ended 30th September 2023, with new product and market launches boosting its next-generation product (NGP) revenue
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
Report says nicotine pouch sales have doubled in two years…
14th November 2023 - Alerts | United States |
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
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by Senate…
10th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
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
King’s speech sets out UK’s ambitious plans for a smoke-free generation
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
King Charles said in the king’s speech that the UK parliament will try to push through its plan to prevent those born on or after 1st January 2009 from buying cigarettes
