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Politics & policy
Swiss parliament may water down ban to allow tobacco advertising in print media
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Some tobacco advertising will likely be allowed to continue in Swiss print media, after legislators voted against a proposed complete ban and approved amendments suggested by SGK-S
Dutch government rebuilding following collapse could affect tobacco regulations
17th October 2023 - News analysis |
The nearly 18m people of the Netherlands face uncertainty following the collapse of the government this summer. The cabinet is currently overseeing the nation with a “caretaker” status until the 22nd November general election
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
GTNF speakers say evidence should drive nicotine legislation, not public pressure
12th October 2023 - News analysis |
Public pressure can drive legislators to make populist decisions on nicotine product regulation that are not based on evidence, warned speakers at the recent Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) in Seoul
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
Panama Supreme Court to hear lawsuit on ‘unconstitutional’ heated tobacco ban
11th October 2023 - News analysis |
Panama’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that claims the country’s 2022 heated tobacco and e-cig ban is unconstitutional – a move seen as a positive first step by tobacco harm reduction groups
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
UK generational smoking ban could lead to unintended results, harm experts say
10th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK’s plan to introduce a progressive age ban for tobacco products has been welcomed by many in the public health world, but others warn that it and other government-proposed measures might have unintended results
Debate on future of banned tobacco alternatives splits opinion in Brazil
6th October 2023 - News analysis |
A debate has started on the future of tobacco alternatives regulation in Brazil, where many products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco are fully prohibited
UK government proposes generational tobacco ban to reach smoke-free goal
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government is considering a generational ban for most tobacco products — but not e-cigarettes — as well as restrictions on disposable vapes and flavours, according to proposals issued this week
Tobacco filters on agenda in circular economy debate today…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th-29th September
3rd 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 18th-22nd September
28th 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
Government proposes increase in tax on tobacco products…
20th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
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%
Weekly regulatory podcast: 11th-15th September
18th 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
Statewide ban on tobacco product sales in buildings…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Public health secretary says TPD won’t be in force until 2027…
18th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
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
Amendment proposed to make pavement licences smoke-free…
14th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
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
Health minister announces bill to further restrict tobacco products…
13th September 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Senator criticises FDA over PMTA backlog…
13th September 2023 - Alerts | Illinois, United States |
Approved amendment requires designated smoking areas to be equipped…
13th September 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Kyrgyzstan |
UK smoking rates keep decreasing while vaping on the rise, national survey says
12th September 2023 - News analysis |
Less than 13% of adults smoke cigarettes in the UK, the lowest figure ever recorded by the country’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). This represents a small decrease from the 13.3% recorded for 2021
Is the FDA clearing up misperceptions – or is it sending mixed signals?
7th September 2023 - Blog |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems to be looking for the right words to educate smokers about reduced-risk tobacco and nicotine products
Weekly regulatory podcast: 28th August-1st September
4th 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
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
Government to increase tax on tobacco products next year…
31st August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Dutch tobacco law loophole leads to Formula 1 confusion and confrontation
31st August 2023 - Blog |
The Netherlands has been praised by the World Health Organization for its tobacco control policies, but a legal loophole has been fuelling harsh confrontation between local health organisations and a Formula 1 team
