LATEST ALERTS
Politics & policy
COP10-MOP3 will prioritise regulation of HTPs and nicotine products next year
16th November 2023 - News analysis |
The regulation of new and emerging e-cigarette, heated tobacco and nicotine products will be one of the central topics of discussion at the COP10-MOP3 conferences next year, said the head of the WHO FCTC
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
Government will raise ‘smoking age’ by one year every year…
14th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
COP10-MOP3 tobacco conferences postponed, citing unrest in Panama
10th November 2023 - News analysis |
The world’s major international tobacco control conferences will not take place in Panama this month as anticipated and will be delayed until 2024
COP10 postponed to 2024…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Panama, World |
Proposition to spend tobacco-related revenue on schools passes…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
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
MEPs worry EU will bypass them to take up ‘extreme position’ on tobacco control
3rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Members of the European Parliament are raising concerns over what they consider a possible plot by EU bureaucrats to endorse and implement “extreme WHO positions” on tobacco control with no previous consultation
New right-leaning government not likely to change HT policies…
3rd November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st 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
Motion submitted to investigate possible ban on cigarette filters…
31st October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
New coalition government may ease taxes on tobacco alternatives in Poland
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
Plans for fewer tobacco-related points-of-sale and nicotine pouch ban…
26th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
EU heated tobacco flavour ban enters into force amid controversy and criticism
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
The EU’s ban on flavours in heated tobacco applies from today, amid criticism from harm reduction advocates, tobacco companies and some European politicians who believe that it could discourage smoking cessation
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd 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
First round of elections result in left-wing coalition taking the lead…
23rd October 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |
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
