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Regulation and legislation
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
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 |
