
Regulation and legislation


FDA final rule on minimum age restrictions now in effect…
30th September 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

DTI publishes amendments to act regulating novel products…
30th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Ecuador: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2024
27th September 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Ecuador, covering all policy areas from product and labelling restrictions to notification and taxation

Extension for submissions on amendments to smoke-free law…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

South Africa revives bill that would put stricter regulations on tobacco products
27th September 2024 - News analysis |
In a significant legislative move, the South African Parliament has revived the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, signalling a renewed commitment to stringent tobacco and e-cigarette regulations

Participants at Anti-Tobacco Youth Convention propose HTP ban…
27th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |


At anti-tobacco workshop, NGO stresses need to hear from youth…
26th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |




Indonesia’s tobacco industry concerned over draft plans to standardise packaging
25th September 2024 - News analysis |
After years of pledging to regulate e-cigarettes and tobacco products, Indonesia has finally taken decisive action. However, a move to tighten regulations on packaging has raised concerns among industry stakeholders





Senate to vote on bill to ban nicotine pouches on 1st October…
25th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |



Bill regulating HTPs and pouches passes its first vote…
23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Peru, South America |




Event next week will inform industry about new tobacco legislation…
20th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |



The latest revision of the EU TPD – what’s in it for alternative nicotine products?
19th September 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
There is still little concrete information on what the EU will do in its next revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, though the primary focus will likely be emerging tobacco products


BIR regulations update floor prices of HTPs…
19th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Global regulatory response to pouches and heated tobacco products ramps up
19th September 2024 - News analysis |
As nations worldwide tighten their grip on nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, a wave of regulatory changes is reshaping the market – driving industry adjustments and prompting further regulatory responses

Reduced-nicotine policies more effective if flavoured vapes stay, suggests US study
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
Banning popular flavours to discourage youth vaping may jeopardise efforts to curb smoking rates in adults at risk, according to a study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association



European Commission targets HTPs and vapes in major smoke-free expansion
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
The European Commission is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting heated tobacco products (HTPs) and e-cigarettes alongside traditional smoking


Anti-tobacco group says tobacco taxes too low…
18th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |

Anti-tobacco group calls for ban on films violating tobacco laws…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |



Council of States approves partial revision of Tobacco Products Act…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |


Italy’s tax system could favour big brands, but what about novel nicotine products?
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
Arguments that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products, but the impact would likely be minimal



South Africa: nicotine pouch market snapshot, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in South Africa, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics

Guatemala: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Guatemala for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas


