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PMI accelerates smoke-free growth in Q3, fuelled by Zyn nicotine pouch sales in US
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Strong sales momentum behind PMI’s Zyn nicotine pouches in the US helped drive the company’s growth in the third quarter, with US sales volume up nearly 66% on the same quarter in 2022
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill referred to Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Government’s consultation addresses nicotine pouches…
17th October 2023 - Alerts | Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th October 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
Who benefits and who loses out in case of an EU-wide ban on nicotine pouches?
12th October 2023 - Blog |
A ban on nicotine pouches in the EU does not seem far from becoming reality, as a “leaked” report from the European Commission’s bureaucrats shows they apparently want to extend the EU-wide ban on snus to tobacco-free nicotine pouches
Health secretary concerned over stats on youth nicotine pouch use…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th October 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
Possible EU ban on nicotine pouches may jeopardise smoke-free goal, say critics
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) reportedly wants to extend the EU-wide ban on snus to tobacco-free nicotine pouches. An EC report revealed on social media by an MEP says the oral tobacco ban has been successful
Panama: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
3rd October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Panama for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising, to labelling and notification
Track-and-trace rules for tobacco and nicotine products in the US
3rd October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines existing federal rules for tracing tobacco products, as well as the individual states that have chosen to use digital tax stamps as part of their regulatory framework
Hungary: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
29th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, as well as possible future regulation changes
Dutch officials foresee conservative TPD that’s unlikely to take effect before 2027
26th September 2023 - News analysis |
Dutch officials believe a revised EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) will not come into force before 2027 at the earliest and, when it does, will reflect a conservative approach to novel tobacco products
Colombia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
26th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Colombia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
EC notified of planned tax labels for nicotine pouches…
21st September 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Sweden’s stance on snus and cigarettes seen in upcoming tax cuts and hikes
19th September 2023 - News analysis |
The Swedish government has proposed a tax reduction on snus of about 20% while increasing the tax on cigarettes and smoking tobacco by 9%
Russia starts implementing changes as part of its tobacco regulatory overhaul
15th September 2023 - News analysis |
Suppliers of novel nicotine products to the Russian market face new licensing requirements and tax increases over several years as the government overhauls its regulatory system
UK ASA not a fan of influencers peddling nicotine, but where’s the regulation?
14th September 2023 - Blog |
Social media influencers to market nicotine pouches has been drawing media attention, but the marketing of pouches in the UK remains rather unregulated
Weekly regulatory podcast: 4th-8th September
13th September 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
Podcast: Present and future trends in vape, heated tobacco and nicotine pouch products
13th September 2023 - Podcasts |
In this podcast we speak to Aron Byrne-Carter, whose company NGP Trends provides businesses with valuable technical insights on the latest developments across vape, heated tobacco and nicotine pouch products
Slovakia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
12th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Slovakia, covering all policy areas
Greece: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
8th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Greece, covering all policy areas
Tunisia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
7th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Tunisia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
Department of health has no data on youth heated tobacco use…
6th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
No tobacco tax hike in France for 2024, but ‘other measures’ are on the horizon
4th September 2023 - News analysis |
France will not include a tax increase in its tobacco control plan for 2024, prime minister Élisabeth Borne has promised, though she said “other measures” would be taken
Bill to ban nicotine pouches submitted to the House of Representatives…
4th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Lithuania works on draft nicotine pouch legislation amid shadow market fears
29th August 2023 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouch sales are currently banned in Lithuania, but that could soon change, as amendments are in the works to the country’s Law I-1143 on the control of tobacco, tobacco products and related products
Nicotine pouches to be taxed gradually over four years…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 14th-18th August
21st August 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 7th-11th August
14th August 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
With new law Italy is set to prohibit the direct online sale of nicotine pouches
14th August 2023 - News analysis |
Italy has stepped back at the last minute from imposing a formal permanent ban on the online sale of nicotine pouches
Guatemala: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2023
8th August 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Guatemala, covering all policy areas
BAT’s Zonnic approval ‘could open a path into Canada for other nicotine pouches’
8th August 2023 - News analysis |
Health Canada has approved the first nicotine pouch authorised for sale in Canada as an over-the-counter cessation aid – a move some say could open the door to other nicotine pouches hitting the market
Altria reports solid oral tobacco segment performance despite lower revenues
2nd August 2023 - News analysis |
Altria reported a solid performance in the first half of 2023 despite lower net revenues, partially offset by higher revenue in the oral tobacco segment
Belarus: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2023
1st August 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Belarus, covering all policy areas
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th-28th July
31st July 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
‘Must do better’ – BAT boss gives Hyper 2 a less than Glo-ing half-term report
27th July 2023 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported a continued positive performance of its vapour and modern oral segment but said it needs to do more work on its heated tobacco products
