LATEST ALERTS
Politics & policy
Weekly regulatory podcast: 21st-25th August
28th August 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
Education on smoking alternatives justified but not top priority, says US FDA
25th August 2023 - News analysis |
Educating consumers about reduced-risk alternatives to smoking is worthwhile – but encouraging them to use smoking-cessation methods should still take priority, according to the US Food and Drug Administration
Nicotine pouches to be taxed gradually over four years…
25th August 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Israel proposes tough measures and tax hikes to curb youth nicotine use
24th August 2023 - News analysis |
The Israeli Ministry of Health has published plans for stricter measures that would apply to all smoking and tobacco products, in advance of a public consultation aimed at amending the Tobacco Law
ITGA calls for understanding of the challenges faced by tobacco growers
23rd August 2023 - News analysis |
The world’s tobacco growers are facing urgent economic, social and environmental challenges, from rising production costs and stagnating prices to labour shortages, unseasonable weather, soil degradation and deforestation
Weekly regulatory podcast: 14th-18th August
21st August 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
SGK-S requests change to ‘Children without tobacco’ initiative…
21st August 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
UK government launches consultation on inserts in tobacco products
17th August 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government has launched a public consultation on adding inserts to cigarette packs to encourage smokers to quit
White House opposes bill preventing FDA’s proposed menthol ban in the US
17th August 2023 - News analysis |
The US government is opposing a bill that would prevent the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from enforcing a ban on menthol cigarettes it proposed last year
Weekly regulatory podcast: 7th-11th August
14th August 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
A blogger’s farewell – the inside dope on the tobacco alternatives question
10th August 2023 - Blog |
After the opening question, “Have you ever used cannabis?” came the follow-up: “Do you think it did you any harm?” To which my honest answer was: “Yes. It got me hooked on tobacco”
Heated tobacco ban wins approval of WHO regional office…
8th August 2023 - Alerts | Central America, North America, South America, Venezuela |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 31st July-4th August
7th August 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
Where does political deadlock in Spain leave alternative tobacco product laws?
4th August 2023 - News analysis |
Spain’s surprise inconclusive election result has left the future of alternative tobacco product and vaping regulation in the country up in the air, with everything depending on what government eventually emerges
‘Make this your HTP manufacturing base’, says industry ministry…
3rd August 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Sustainability versus waste and pollution – it’s the major, growing issue we all face
3rd August 2023 - Blog |
While no industry, from aviation to mining, farming to fishing, can pretend to be uninvolved in the major growing issue of the environment, the tobacco industry is as inescapably bound up in the debate as any other
More improvement needed – WHO report gives the world 7/10 for tobacco control
2nd August 2023 - News analysis |
Seven out of ten people worldwide – five times as many as in 2007 – are protected against tobacco-related health issues by sound regulatory policies, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th-28th July
31st 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
The top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, June 2023
28th July 2023 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This reports examines some of the most important changes implemented in the June update of our Policy Radar and provides some key insights into what they mean for the industry
Senate backs bid to ban non-tobacco flavours…
27th July 2023 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |
Comment period on tobacco control bill closing…
27th July 2023 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
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 |
