LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
Finnish working group recommends tougher rules for all nicotine products
8th March 2023 - News analysis |
Continuing tax increases, raising the age limit to 20, restrictions on imports, and further extensions of smoke-free environments are among ideas being considered in Finland for all tobacco-related products
Sustainability policy proposals affecting the tobacco and nicotine sector in the EU, March 2023
7th March 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The aim of this report is to analyse legal developments in the European Union related to the environment that are most likely to impact the tobacco and nicotine sector, such as waste management and the phasing out of certain batteries
Update on Philip Morris Products vs ITC federal case…
3rd March 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Government urged to amend tobacco regulations…
3rd March 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
More challenges to EU heated tobacco flavour ban during wait for CJEU verdict
3rd March 2023 - News analysis |
Tobacco companies wait for a judicial verdict on the validity of an EU directive outlawing heated tobacco flavours across Europe, but the ban has already come into effect
Bill introduced to ban cooling substance in tobacco products….
3rd March 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Opinions on new nicotine products among MEPs: a survey
2nd March 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
For the third year running, in late 2022 we surveyed members of the European Parliament (MEPs) about their views on new nicotine products – e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. This report details our findings
Importation and exportation of oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in the US
1st March 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the import and export regulations in place for smokeless tobacco products – oral tobacco and nicotine pouches – in the US
Importation and exportation of heated tobacco products in the US
28th February 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the import and export regulations in place for heated tobacco products in the US, including FDA and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau requirements
US tobacco regulator responds to critical report with promise of five-year plan
28th February 2023 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its plans to address the recommendations put forward in a damning independent review of its Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)
Heated and oral tobacco products tax increases…
27th February 2023 - Alerts | Paraguay, South America |
Government plans new tax for tobacco products…
27th February 2023 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
Still no enforcement of WEEE regulations and compliant products…
27th February 2023 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Birthdate sales ban bill introduced…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |
Bill introduced to include devices in tobacco definition for tax purposes…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | Idaho, North America, United States |
President signs law amendment for nicotine pouches…
24th February 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Canada: heated tobacco regulation, February 2023
22nd February 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of heated tobacco regulation in Canada, at a federal level, covering all policy areas
Canada: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, February, 2023
22nd February 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a summary of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Canada, at a federal level
Mexico’s ‘unconstitutional’ clampdown on tobacco use runs into a legal storm
21st February 2023 - News analysis |
Members of Mexico’s tobacco, restaurant and retail industries say an executive order laying down new regulations for the tobacco industry is unconstitutional and will be brought down in court
Netherlands: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, February 2023
20th February 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This regulatory report provides a detailed overview of the current framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in the Netherlands, as well as the possible upcoming changes to the regulations for these products
Netherlands: heated tobacco regulation, February 2023
20th February 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework in place in the Netherlands for heated tobacco, covering all policy areas
Bill to amend tobacco product definition and tax to be heard…
17th February 2023 - Alerts | New Mexico, North America, United States |
Regulatory differences between states reveal a lot about attitudes and approach
16th February 2023 - Blog |
So much attention is given to the edicts of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it’s easy to forget individual states – not to mention cities – can also have a big impact on the regulation of novel nicotine products
Iqos accused as French campaign group calls for clampdown on ads and flavours
15th February 2023 - News analysis |
A French anti-smoking group has called for a ban on non-tobacco flavours in all nicotine products as well as for the regulation of nicotine pouch advertising, while accusing PMI of flouting advertising rules
Proposed new EU packaging and waste rules evoke strong but mixed response
15th February 2023 - News analysis |
The European Commission has issued a proposal for a revision of EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste, which could have profound long-term consequences for the tobacco alternatives industry
Denmark: heated tobacco regulation, February 2023
14th February 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the regulatory framework in place in Denmark for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas
Can tobacco companies challenge the EU heated tobacco flavour ban?
13th February 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report seeks to examine whether tobacco companies have a right to challenge the EU delegated directive setting out the heated tobacco product flavour ban and provides an overview of alternative ways to challenge the delegated directive
Vaping Products Bill now under discussion…
13th February 2023 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Council considers city ban on flavoured tobacco products…
13th February 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
