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Controversial amendment would ban some smokeless tobacco use…
6th June 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Montenegro |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th – 31st May
5th June 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
Latin America: regulatory news round-up
3rd June 2024 - News analysis |
Developments in the alternatives category in some Latin American countries may feed new hopes for legality and regulation. However, the majority keep heading towards stringent regulations or prohibitions
Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th May – 24th May
30th 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
Malta: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
30th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Malta for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Sunak’s UK smoking ban on pause, not fast forward, but Labour may press ahead
29th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban bill is likely to be scrapped after it was not mentioned in the final business in the House of Commons following Sunak’s call for a snap general election
Colombia updates tobacco law to regulate, not ban, popular smoking alternatives
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
A law to regulate vaping, heated tobacco and oral nicotine products in Colombia for the first time was signed into law by president Gustavo Petro on 9th May. Products are now legal, with some restrictions
Netherlands edges closer to full ban on nicotine pouches with new proposal
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Dutch House of Representatives gave the green light to a proposal seeking to ban nicotine pouches completely in a move that seems to illustrate how the Netherlands is becoming increasingly anti–novel nicotine
Norway: nicotine pouch market snapshot, May 2024
24th May 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Norway, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics …
Ireland looking to have 21 be the new 18 when it comes to legal age for tobacco use
23rd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, affecting heated tobacco products but not (yet) nioctine pouches or vapour products
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd 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
Nicotine pouch amendment adopted by the House…
22nd May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Government proposes complete regulation of nic pouches…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Bosnia and Herzegovina: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
21st May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
Slovakia plans annual increase to a tax on nicotine-containing products, from 2025
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned
Moves to apply excise tax to nicotine pouches for the first time in Poland
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has released a legislative proposal which indicates that an excise tax will be imposed on nicotine pouches for the first time – with support from tobacco companies
Vaping Products Bill, affecting HTPs and nic pouches, becomes law today…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Inhaling device submitted for UK MHRA approval as nicotine replacement therapy
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy (NTR) in the UK
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
New budget act to give health minister sweeping powers over pouches in Canada
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, is about to get new powers to govern nicotine pouches as well as other products approved under Canada’s natural health products regime
House of Representatives discussing a possible nicotine pouch ban…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Pakistan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
15th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the current regulatory framework in place in Pakistan for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco products, covering all policy areas
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
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
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
Colombia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
7th May 2024 - 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
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
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
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 |
Altria ‘on track to deliver’ for the year with boost from On! pouches in the US
26th April 2024 - News analysis |
Oral tobacco continues to make a significant contribution to Altria’s numbers, as the company reported its results for the first quarter of 2024 with encouraging earnings from its On! nicotine pouch brand
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
