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Regulation and legislation
Traceabilty and security systems for tobacco products in the European Union
5th December 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In May 2024, the EU’s traceability system will become mandatory for all tobacco products, including heated tobacco and oral tobacco where allowed. This report provides detailed information on the system in place
EU heated tobacco flavour ban may just be the start for Spain’s ‘new’ government
5th December 2023 - News analysis |
Spain’s newly formed government, led for the second time by socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez, may not be good news for the tobacco and nicotine sectors
Argentina’s heated tobacco market is optimistic after libertarian Milei elected
4th December 2023 - News analysis |
The recent election of president Javier Milei in Argentina is considered encouraging for the South American country’s e-cigarette and heated tobacco market, industry leaders told TobaccoIntelligence
Public consultation to review e-cig ban to be opened…
4th December 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Tax bill sent for publication…
4th December 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Repeal of New Zealand’s smoke-free laws is ‘massive step back’, say health experts
1st December 2023 - News analysis |
New Zealand’s radical smoke-free plans look likely to fall victim to savings designed to fund tax cuts by the new government, who are looking to repeal amendments to the Smokefree Environments Act
Regulatory insights on herbal heated products in Europe, November 2023
30th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights into the views of customs and health authorities in 23 European Union countries and Switzerland on herbal heated sticks
Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th-24th November
28th November 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
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by president…
28th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
MP asks if there will be a debate on smoking and vaping bill…
27th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Statements can be submitted ahead of meeting about heated tobacco ban…
27th November 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Could Denmark’s plan to limit youth tobacco use provoke ‘a reverse outcome’?
24th November 2023 - News analysis |
A new Danish government plan to curb the consumption of tobacco and nicotine among young people is facing criticism from international advocates of reduced-risk nicotine products
New coalition government to repeal Smokefree Environments Act…
24th November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Chile set to bring HTPs under similar regulation to tobacco by May 2024
23rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Heated tobacco and vaping products will be regulated in a similar way to tobacco products in Chile – regardless of their nicotine content – with outlining regulations expected to be issued by May 2024
Ecuador: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
23rd November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ecuador for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Anvisa considers consultation to revise heated tobacco ban…
23rd November 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
EU tobacco policy framework revision: when will MEPs be able to fight over it?
23rd November 2023 - Blog |
This time last year, the start of a debate within the European Parliament on the revisions to the EU tobacco policy framework was imminent, but now it is not even part of the parliamentary schedule for 2024
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th-17th November
22nd November 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 publishes tobacco product compliance webinar…
22nd November 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Italy allows sales of nicotine pouches by a specific brand, but with new restrictions
22nd November 2023 - News analysis |
The introduction of new packaging requirements for nicotine pouches in a decree allowing sales of one pouch brand shows authorities intended for the decree to legalise the sale of all brands, says the pouch distributor
Malaysia pushes for tobacco control law as it looks to lead ASEAN ahead of COP10
21st November 2023 - News analysis |
Malaysia will press forward with its tobacco control plans in the hopes of providing a leadership role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ahead of what is hoped to be a rescheduled COP10 next year
With no federal rules in place, Canadian health groups call for halt on pouch sales
20th November 2023 - News analysis |
Canadian anti-smoking groups are calling on the federal government to suspend sales of nicotine pouches nationwide until regulations can be drafted to govern their sale and marketing
EU battery regulation: new requirements for portable batteries, November 2023
20th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A new regulation on batteries was published in the EU Official Journal in July 2023. This report analyses the most important EU requirements related to portable batteries
Ecuador: heated tobacco regulation, November 2023
17th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ecuador for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas
List of notified tobacco products updated…
17th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
