LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
Government onboard with EC’s plan to extend smoke-free areas…
29th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Big Tobacco lawsuit settlement in Canada poised to become largest outside the US
25th October 2024 - News analysis |
Three tobacco giants may solve a long-running litigation in Canada through a mediated settlement deal that would compensate people affected by tobacco-related diseases
Belgian supermarkets challenge ban on tobacco-related sales in 400 sq m+ stores
25th October 2024 - News analysis |
A rule banning grocery stores of 400 sq m+ from selling tobacco products, tobacco-related products and e-cigs has been called arbitrary and without justification on public health grounds in a recent court challenge
Absence of harm-reduction differentiation in tobacco bill questioned…
25th October 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Kansas City flavour ban removed from court docket…
25th October 2024 - Alerts | Missouri, North America, United States |
Over €76m raised in taxes on ‘other tobacco products’ in 2023…
24th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Government to tighten tobacco control…
24th October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Bill banning oral nicotine products published in Official Gazette…
24th October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Opposition wants minister investigated over alleged industry ties…
24th October 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Convenience store giants challenge Canada’s nicotine pouch rules in court
24th October 2024 - News analysis |
Two companies representing thousands of convenience stores across Canada have filed a challenge in the Federal Court of Canada, seeking to strike down new restrictions on where nicotine pouches can be sold
PMI in talks with government about reversing HTP ban…
23rd October 2024 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |
Tobacco and Vapes bill to be introduced to Parliament before Christmas…
23rd October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Call for harm-reduction approach to tobacco alternatives regulations…
23rd October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Trump says he’ll save vaping, but should the US alternatives industry trust him?
22nd October 2024 - News analysis |
Donald Trump has promised to save vaping in the US. But will policy follow rhetoric if he wins the election and what will tying e-cig regulation to his candidacy mean if he loses
Switzerland: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, October 2024
22nd October 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of Switzerland’s regulatory framework for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas
Italian decree clarifies tax rules and restrictions for herbal heated products
22nd October 2024 - News analysis |
In a significant step to restrict the online sale of nicotine products, Italy has banned online sales of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes, indicating a shift towards stricter regulations
Bill introduced to extend certain restrictions to devices also…
21st October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Bill introduced to expand definition of tobacco products…
21st October 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Finland to reverse decision on nicotine pouch flavours after government scandal
21st October 2024 - News analysis |
In a swift reversal, the Finnish government has scrapped a plan to allow a wider range of nicotine pouch flavours and narrowed the options to mint and menthol
Partial revision of the Tobacco Products Act is approved…
21st October 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Azerbaijan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2024
21st October 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Azerbaijan, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels
Azerbaijan: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, October 2024
21st October 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Azerbaijan, covering all policy areas, including taxation, notification, advertising and more
Denmark: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, October 2024
21st October 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Denmark, covering all policy areas, including taxation, notification, advertising and more
