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Modern oral
Ireland: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2022
8th June 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Ireland for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, and predicts any future changes to those regulations
Health, environment damage: alternative tobacco products ‘are not the solution’
3rd June 2022 - News analysis |
Next-generation tobacco products are not the solution to damage caused by the tobacco industry to both public health and the environment, according to speakers at a World Health Organization (WHO) conference
Nicotine pouches are not a ‘nicotine product’…
1st June 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States, Wyoming |
How much are tobacco companies really doing to support harm reduction?
31st May 2022 - Blog |
Most tobacco companies are keen to be seen supporting the concept of harm reduction, especially through reduced-risk products like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn and pouches. But how far is their support for the idea actually having an effect on their activities right now, as well as their future direction?
Europe: the nicotine pouch market, May 2022
24th May 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
TobaccoIntelligence analysed three of the most visited nicotine pouch online retailers at a European level. This report outlines our findings
Call for UK to promote snus and nicotine pouches to reach smoke-free 2030 goal
20th May 2022 - News analysis |
The UK government is likely to miss its 2030 smoke-free ambition for England because the government is not supporting the full range of reduced-risk products, namely snus and nicotine pouches, according to an advocate for snus and vaping
New Zealand: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
16th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in place in New Zealand for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
China: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
12th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in China for heated and oral tobacco, and nicotine pouches
Estonia: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
11th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
PMI in negotiations to acquire rival Swedish Match for a reported $15bn
10th May 2022 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) is in talks to buy European rival Swedish Match in an estimated $15bn deal that could affect both the oral and smoking tobacco markets
Greece: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
10th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report outlines the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Greece, as well as possible upcoming regulation for such products
Finland: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
9th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is regulated in Finland as a tobacco product, meaning it will have to comply with the upcoming plain packaging restrictions and possibly with the flavour ban
Switzerland: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
26th April 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report outlines the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Switzerland, as well as possible upcoming regulation for such products
Kazakhstan: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
19th April 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is regulated in line with tobacco products in Kazakhstan. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime in the country for HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
UK: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
11th April 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
By the end of 2022, a new tobacco control plan will be published. This report offers an overview of the current framework for heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches in the UK
Study finds considerable awareness of nicotine pouches among young US adults
6th April 2022 - News analysis |
A new study suggests awareness of nicotine pouches among young US adult smokers is high, given the low market penetration of oral tobacco products in the country
Regulatory report: Hungary – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
30th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A detailed summary of the regulatory regime for heated tobacco and modern oral products in Hungary, covering product and age restrictions, labelling and packaging requirements, advertising restrictions, public usage and more
UK government will ‘consider’ putting nicotine pouches under tobacco rules
29th March 2022 - News analysis |
The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published its post-implementation review of the country’s tobacco legislation
Plenty of food for thought as nicotine researchers get their heads together
24th March 2022 - Blog |
The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) published a huge number of research abstracts to accompany its annual get-together – here are some of the highlights
Young Danes can’t tell nicotine pouches from snus, but they’re using more of both
22nd March 2022 - News analysis |
There has been a significant increase in the use of smoke-free tobacco products among young people in Denmark over the past ten years, according to a new report by the Danish Health Authority
Regulatory report: Kyrgyzstan – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
18th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Kyrgyzstan
‘World leader’ Britain fails at the first post-Brexit hurdle on novel tobacco
16th March 2022 - Blog |
When it comes to taking advantage of Brexit’s opportunities for tobacco reform, the UK appears to have balked worse than a horse at its final Olympics pentathlon
Market report: nicotine pouches in the Czech Republic
16th March 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The Czech Republic is one of the major nicotine pouch markets in Europe, with a 34% increase in use expected in 2022 compared with last year
Regulatory report: Costa Rica – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
16th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Costa Rica
Regulatory report: Sweden – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
15th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Sweden has one of the lowest smoking rates in the EU and is the only member state where snus is allowed. Heated tobacco taxation is vague, but new regulations are being considered
New study on nicotine pouches stresses importance of understanding products
10th March 2022 - Blog |
As the market for nicotine pouches swells, there is – just as with heated tobacco a few years ago – a risk that regulatory interest outpaces scientific research
Italy regulates nicotine pouch sales, with notification and tax requirements
28th February 2022 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouches will officially be allowed to enter the Italian market following approval of a bill by the country’s Senate
Swedish Match sees 2021 finish with strong growth in smoke-free products
21st February 2022 - News analysis |
Swedish Match has reported an 11% sales increase in 2021 driven by the smoke-free product segment, with strong growth in the US and Scandinavia
BAT enjoys big rises in revenue from novel categories, led by modern oral
17th February 2022 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) saw revenue from its new products category portfolio rise by 42.4% in 2021 to £2.05bn, driven in part by an increase in sales of its modern oral products
Regulatory report: Austria – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, February 2022
17th February 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco products qualify as novel tobacco products in Austria, under the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Act (TNRSG). Revisions are due during 2022
Swedish Match says Norwegian approval could be hard to get after pouch rejection
10th February 2022 - News analysis |
Approval of applications to sell new nicotine products in Norway appears to be a difficult proposition, according to Swedish Match, which had its application for an oral nicotine pouch rejected
Changes to Norwegian rules unlikely to have much impact on the market
9th February 2022 - Blog , News analysis |
Recent changes to Norwegian regulations are unlikely to have a significant impact on the country’s tobacco alternatives market
Regulatory report: Egypt – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, February 2022
7th February 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is included in Egypt’s existing tobacco laws. Oral tobacco may be covered too, but nicotine pouches are unregulated. Forthcoming licences will allow production of heated tobacco
Norway’s rule change could open the way to a new market for HnB and pouches
1st February 2022 - News analysis |
Could a new regulation allowing companies to apply for permission to sell new tobacco and nicotine products open the Norwegian market to heated tobacco and oral nicotine pouches?
Altria revenue decline compensated for by uptick in oral tobacco in late 2021
28th January 2022 - News analysis |
Tobacco giant Altria’s net revenues slightly declined in 2021, partially offset by growth in the company’s oral tobacco products segment
Regulatory report: Indonesia – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, January 2022
25th January 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Indonesia, along with our analysis and predictions for future regulation
TobaccoIntelligence’s predictions for 2021 reviewed – how well did we do?
21st January 2022 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence showed excellent understanding of the industry and a capacity for accurate analysis with its 2021 predictions, most of which hit during the year
Taiwan close to legalising heated tobacco products, with controls
20th January 2022 - News analysis |
Draft amendments to the Taiwan Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act are awaiting approval by the parliament. They will include the legalisation of heated tobacco products, with controls on sales
Regulatory report: the Netherlands – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, January 2022
17th January 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is largely regulated as tobacco in the Netherlands most while most oral tobacco products are banned. This report provides a detailed overview of current and near-future regulation in the country
Market snapshot: Germany – modern oral market overview
17th January 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
Although the usage rate is relatively low (0.4%), the German modern oral population is the third by size within the EU despite serious regulatory challenges. This snapshot provides an overview of the German market
Market snapshot: Sweden – modern oral market overview
17th January 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
With a long tradition of oral tobacco products – especially snus – dating from the 17th century, Sweden is a primary market for pouched oral products. This snapshot covers Sweden’s modern oral market
Market snapshot: Finland – modern oral market overview
17th January 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
Finland has a long tradition of using modern oral products, however snus and nicotine pouches are regulated differently. This snapshot offers an overview of Finland’s market for modern oral products
Market snapshot: Denmark – modern oral market overview
17th January 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
Denmark has the third highest usage rate for modern oral products in the EU, and we expect this rate to almost double by 2025. The snapshot offers an overview of Denmark’s modern oral market
Market snapshot: Hungary – modern oral market overview
17th January 2022 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
Tobacco-free pouches in Hungary are regulated as tobacco-related products and snus is banned under the EU-level regulation. This snapshot provides an overview of Hungary’s market for modern oral products
Regulatory report: Denmark – heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches, January 2022
13th January 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In Denmark a new tax on nicotine pouches will enter into force in July 2022. Further increases in heated tobacco taxation are expected for 2023. A flavour ban may come into force in 2022
Global Trends report reveals extent of alternatives’ growing market share
12th January 2022 - News analysis |
Alternative tobacco products, including heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, have taken worldwide sales from combustibles over the past three years, with the cigarette segment declining by 5%
