
Regulation and legislation



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








PMI urges FDA to prioritise review of Iqos Iluma modified risk tobacco products
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) has submitted premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) and modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPAs) to the US FDA for its Iqos Iluma heated tobacco products (HTPs)


EU heated tobacco flavour ban enters into force amid controversy and criticism
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
The EU’s ban on flavours in heated tobacco applies from today, amid criticism from harm reduction advocates, tobacco companies and some European politicians who believe that it could discourage smoking cessation

Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd 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

PMI submits PMTA and MRTPA for Iqos Iluma…
23rd October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |



Swiss parliament may water down ban to allow tobacco advertising in print media
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Some tobacco advertising will likely be allowed to continue in Swiss print media, after legislators voted against a proposed complete ban and approved amendments suggested by SGK-S

List of notified tobacco products has been updated…
20th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

How might major companies deal with the EU heated tobacco flavour ban?
19th October 2023 - Blog |
A recent TobaccoIntelligence report highlights just how important avoiding the EU heated tobacco flavour ban is to companies that provide such products and what they might do about it


Proposal to ban menthol flavour sent for final review…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Bill to legalise heated tobacco submitted to the Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


Dutch government rebuilding following collapse could affect tobacco regulations
17th October 2023 - News analysis |
The nearly 18m people of the Netherlands face uncertainty following the collapse of the government this summer. The cabinet is currently overseeing the nation with a “caretaker” status until the 22nd November general election

Government’s consultation addresses nicotine pouches…
17th October 2023 - Alerts | Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |


Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th 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

Ireland: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
17th October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ireland for heated tobacco products, covering all current and possible future regulations





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