LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
Chamber of Deputies approves tax bill for pouches and heated tobacco…
16th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Potential impact of EU heated tobacco flavour ban: consumer survey analysis
13th October 2023 - Heated tobacco market reports |
This report focuses on the potential impact on heated tobacco consumers of the upcoming ban on flavoured tobacco-containing heated tobacco sticks in the European Union
GTNF speakers say evidence should drive nicotine legislation, not public pressure
12th October 2023 - News analysis |
Public pressure can drive legislators to make populist decisions on nicotine product regulation that are not based on evidence, warned speakers at the recent Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) in Seoul
Who benefits and who loses out in case of an EU-wide ban on nicotine pouches?
12th October 2023 - Blog |
A ban on nicotine pouches in the EU does not seem far from becoming reality, as a “leaked” report from the European Commission’s bureaucrats shows they apparently want to extend the EU-wide ban on snus to tobacco-free nicotine pouches
Panama Supreme Court to hear lawsuit on ‘unconstitutional’ heated tobacco ban
11th October 2023 - News analysis |
Panama’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit that claims the country’s 2022 heated tobacco and e-cig ban is unconstitutional – a move seen as a positive first step by tobacco harm reduction groups
Health secretary concerned over stats on youth nicotine pouch use…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Consultation ends tomorrow on draft of tobacco products ordinance…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th 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
UK generational smoking ban could lead to unintended results, harm experts say
10th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK’s plan to introduce a progressive age ban for tobacco products has been welcomed by many in the public health world, but others warn that it and other government-proposed measures might have unintended results
Current and possible future regulation of cigarette filters in the US
10th October 2023 - Regulatory reports |
This report looks at cigarette filters in the US and how lawmakers are dealing with their environmental impact, lack of regulation, and misconception that filtered cigarettes are less harmful to human health than unfiltered ones
New tax on herbal sticks, increased tax on HTPs start 1st January…
10th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, North Macedonia |
Harmful ingredients bill approved by Parliament…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
City council passes bill to ban flavours in tobacco products…
9th October 2023 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |
Amendment adopted to transpose heated tobacco flavour ban…
6th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Debate on future of banned tobacco alternatives splits opinion in Brazil
6th October 2023 - News analysis |
A debate has started on the future of tobacco alternatives regulation in Brazil, where many products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco are fully prohibited
UK government proposes generational tobacco ban to reach smoke-free goal
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The UK government is considering a generational ban for most tobacco products — but not e-cigarettes — as well as restrictions on disposable vapes and flavours, according to proposals issued this week
Senate approves bill to include HTPs in tobacco law…
5th October 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
Government to propose birthdate tobacco sales ban…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Tobacco filters on agenda in circular economy debate today…
4th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Panama: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
3rd October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Panama for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising, to labelling and notification
Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th-29th September
3rd 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
Track-and-trace rules for tobacco and nicotine products in the US
3rd October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines existing federal rules for tracing tobacco products, as well as the individual states that have chosen to use digital tax stamps as part of their regulatory framework
CARE for Moms Act to increase federal tax on tobacco…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Heated tobacco could be included in tobacco law…
2nd October 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
Prohibited additives amendment renotifed to EC…
29th September 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Hungary: heated tobacco regulation, September 2023
29th September 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products and herbal heated products in Hungary, covering all policy areas
Hungary: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
29th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, as well as possible future regulation changes
