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Politics & policy
Menthol ban would increase health risk, say senators…
26th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Belgian minister urges EU-wide ban on ‘polluting and dangerous’ cigarette filters
25th July 2023 - News analysis |
Filtered cigarettes are as dangerous as those without filters and should be banned, Belgium’s environment minister told TobaccoIntelligence, supporting a call by the country’s Superior Health Council (CSS)
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th-21st July
24th 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
CTP announces a virtual listening session about its strategy…
24th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Did gloomy forecasts for regulation of novel nicotine products get it wrong?
21st July 2023 - Blog |
There are several reasons to be cautiously negative about the direction regulation of novel nicotine products will follow, globally – but does that make up a fair picture?
Heated tobacco SUP filters, EU requirements and transposition
19th July 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the directive and links to our environmental tracker that detail the requirements and transposition status of the EU’s SUP Directive in all 27 EU member states
The most important upcoming elections – what do they mean for the industry?
19th July 2023 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of some of the findings from our Policy Radar, examining four countries on the brink of elections and exploring how the outcome will affect the tobacco and nicotine sector
Will Spanish election bring a fresh approach to tobacco alternatives?
19th July 2023 - News analysis |
Lobbyists for tobacco alternatives have urged Spanish voters to back centre and right-leaning parties in the 23rd July elections, fearing further tough regulations if the current government remains in power
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th-14th July
19th 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
Tribes and senators bid to override governor’s veto on tax agreement…
18th July 2023 - Alerts | North America, Oklahoma, United States |
Pirates refuse to walk the government line on Czechs’ nicotine pouch tax plan
18th July 2023 - News analysis |
The Czech Pirate Party, a member of the government coalition, has voiced opposition to the cabinet’s proposal to impose a tax of CZK3.45 (€0.14) per g on nicotine pouches and “other nicotine products”
Is Anvisa about to think again on keeping Brazil’s heated tobacco ban in force?
13th July 2023 - News analysis |
A relaxation of the ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco in Brazil could be around the corner following a public consultation, according to some commentators in the country
Egypt’s rulemakers keep an eager eye on market openings for heated tobacco
12th July 2023 - News analysis |
Egypt will soon see the introduction of new regulations, including minimum product standards and retail channel restrictions, as the market for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco garners increasing attention
Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd-7th July
12th 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
US state regulatory tracker: legislators’ past activity 2023
11th July 2023 - Regulatory data |
This database includes information about legislators that have proposed or sponsored bills related to tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the last four years
Elections on the horizon, which could affect NPA policies…
10th July 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Gripped in a vice between the powers of Big Government and Big Tobacco
6th July 2023 - Blog |
It’s an awkward complication in any global narrative about fairness, equality and social responsibility, that an awful lot of people in mostly lower-income countries owe their livelihoods to growing tobacco
Heated tobacco faces 70% tax, flavour and ingredients ban…
4th July 2023 - Alerts | South America, Uruguay |
Argentina’s shocked tobacco farmers put up a fight against HTP production ban
4th July 2023 - News analysis |
Tobacco growers in Argentina are continuing efforts – so far unsuccessful – to overturn a resolution banning the production of heated tobacco products in the country
The top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, May 2023
3rd July 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This reports examines some of the most important changes implemented in the May update of our Policy Radar and provides some key insights into what they mean for the industry
Weekly regulatory podcast: 26th-30th June
3rd 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
Finland gets answers on nicotine pouch regulations with new government
30th June 2023 - News analysis |
Following recent uncertainy, Finland’s newly formed government has confirmed that the legal status of nicotine pouches in the country will not change
Weekly regulatory podcast: 19th-23rd June
26th June 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
Views sought on proposed Tobacco Products Bill…
22nd June 2023 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Consultation opens on long-planned new tobacco regulations…
22nd June 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 12th-16th June
19th June 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
EC Expert Group on Tobacco Policy meeting minutes published…
16th June 2023 - Alerts | Central America, Europe, Panama |
Shocked MEPs accuse Swedish medic of promoting snus in speech to committee
14th June 2023 - News analysis |
A Swedish medical expert’s presentation on the use of snus has been strongly criticised by members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who accused him of promoting a harmful nicotine product
Weekly regulatory podcast: 5th-9th June
13th June 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
Bangladesh budget proposes spike in taxes to get harm down and revenue up
13th June 2023 - News analysis |
The Bangladeshi government’s latest annual budget proposal lists a substantial rise in taxes on nicotine products, including heated tobacco devices and combustibles
Is Canada clutching at straws with health warnings that go straight up in smoke?
8th June 2023 - Blog |
Canada’s decision to require health warnings on individual cigarettes was described by Carolyn Bennett, minister for mental health and addictions, as a “bold action”. But it may also be an act of slight desperation
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th May-2nd June
7th June 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
