
Regulation and legislation


New budget act to give health minister sweeping powers over pouches in Canada
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, is about to get new powers to govern nicotine pouches as well as other products approved under Canada’s natural health products regime

Ministry presents regulations for heated tobacco products…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

House of Representatives discussing a possible nicotine pouch ban…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Pakistan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
15th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the current regulatory framework in place in Pakistan for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco products, covering all policy areas

Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 2024 - 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


Pakistan: heated tobacco regulation, May 2024
13th May 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Pakistan for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas

Next EU Parliament should listen to consumers on novel tobacco products
13th May 2024 - News analysis |
The next European Parliament should make sure that consumers’ demands are met, as its soon-to-be-elected members carry out the revision of the EU tobacco policy framework, according to current parliamentarian Pietro Fiocchi


FDA files MRTP Iqos renewal applications for scientific review…
13th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |

An analysis of US proposed bills to regulate heated tobacco products
10th May 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses a trend initiated by eight US states to introduce a specific tax category for heated tobacco products. We look at the status of the relevant bills and their proposed category definitions and tax rates



Bill transposes heated tobacco flavour ban and regulates nic pouches…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

With another White House menthol ban delay, is it just politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities

Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative can go to House…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |


Bill exempting nic pouches from directory passes the House…
8th May 2024 - Alerts | Louisiana, North America, United States |




Authority updates list of notified tobacco products…
8th May 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 2024 - 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

Colombia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
7th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Colombia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Manufacturer registration compliance fines on parliament’s agenda today…
7th May 2024 - Alerts | Azerbaijan, Europe |

Tax authority reports on seizures of tobacco products without tax stamps…
6th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |


Appeals court upholds county ordinance banning flavours…
6th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |


Retail sector wants to play bigger role in EU’s policies on novel tobacco products
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products


Balancing between adult harm reduction and youth addiction – the debate goes on
2nd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The debate over the approach healthcare providers should take when it comes to suggesting alternative products to help adult patients quit smoking has been ongoing for quite some time, but it’s still controversial

Calls to move regulation of heated tobacco products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

New MEPs may usher in less conservative EU approach to novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction, although currently the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to member of European Parliament (MEP) Radka Maxová

State DOJ accepting proposals for grant programme to curb illegal tobacco sales…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |


Colombia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
30th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products in Colombia, covering all policy areas

Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 2024 - 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

Canada’s Indigenous communities could earn millions with tobacco tax scheme
30th April 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has unveiled plans to allow Indigenous governments to levy a new tax on alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, fuel and vaping products sold in their communities





Tax regulation for HTPs and nic pouches published in Official Gazette…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |



Biden administration delays decision over menthol cigarette ban…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Industry says EC not heeding its concerns in EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
25th April 2024 - News analysis |
Representatives from the European tobacco industry hope the renewal of the EU Parliament, following elections in June, will bring about changes in the EU Commission (EC)’s attitude towards them