LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
No tax increase on Italian HTPs in the next two years, but the rise comes in 2026
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
There would be no increase in Italian excise duties on heated tobacco products for the next two years under the new 2024 Budget Bill, but the proposal does set a rate rise in 2026
COP10-MOP3 tobacco conferences postponed, citing unrest in Panama
10th November 2023 - News analysis |
The world’s major international tobacco control conferences will not take place in Panama this month as anticipated and will be delayed until 2024
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by Senate…
10th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
What happens with countries that have not transposed the EU HTP flavour ban?
10th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report seeks to answer the question of whether, when, and under which circumstances a directive can be enforced in a member state that has not transposed the directive
Tobacco Harmful Ingredients Disclose Bill signed into law…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Minimum age to buy tobacco products now 19…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Bill to legalise heated tobacco in consultation period…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
King’s speech sets out UK’s ambitious plans for a smoke-free generation
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
King Charles said in the king’s speech that the UK parliament will try to push through its plan to prevent those born on or after 1st January 2009 from buying cigarettes
Egypt: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
8th November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Egypt for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Bill introduced to inspect tobacco retail premises…
7th November 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Survey shows 11% of young males used snus in 2022…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Health groups support ban on menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | United States |
Registration obligation for tobacco points-of-sale…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
MEPs worry EU will bypass them to take up ‘extreme position’ on tobacco control
3rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Members of the European Parliament are raising concerns over what they consider a possible plot by EU bureaucrats to endorse and implement “extreme WHO positions” on tobacco control with no previous consultation
New right-leaning government not likely to change HT policies…
3rd November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Lithuania: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
31st October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current and possible future regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st October 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
Motion submitted to investigate possible ban on cigarette filters…
31st October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Lithuania: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
31st October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Ireland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
30th October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ireland for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Egypt: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the heated tobacco regulatory framework in Egypt, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and product restrictions
Anvisa to open public consultation on heated tobacco…
27th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Norway: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Norway for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas
Norway: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for snus, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Norway, covering all policy areas from advertising and retail to notification and taxation
New coalition government may ease taxes on tobacco alternatives in Poland
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
Plans for fewer tobacco-related points-of-sale and nicotine pouch ban…
26th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Nearly half of Finns want to ban nicotine pouches amid fears of a rise in teen usage
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
Three out of four people in Finland are concerned about the increasing popularity of nicotine pouches among young users, and nearly half of Finns are in favour of a ban, according to a recent survey
