
Regulation and legislation





How will new EU rules on batteries affect the tobacco alternatives industry?
17th November 2022 - Blog |
The upcoming revision of the regulation of batteries in the EU may well have a profound effect the heated tobacco industry, with safety, sustainability and the environment all coming under the lawmakers’ microscope

Malaysia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2022
16th November 2022 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Malaysia, covering everything from taxation and advertising to product and labelling requirements

Malaysia: heated tobacco regulation, November 2022
15th November 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products in Malaysia, covering all policy areas






Health ministry presents decree for nicotine pouches…
14th November 2022 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Tobacco companies sue the state over flavour ban…
11th November 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |


Voters opt for state-wide ban on flavoured tobacco…
9th November 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Moldova: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2022
8th November 2022 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Moldova, covering everything from taxation and advertising to product and labelling requirements


US midterm elections and their potential impact on state tobacco/nicotine policy
7th November 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This November, elections will be held: legislative races will be conducted in 46 states and governor races will be held in 36. This report analyses the potential outcomes and how it could affect tobacco/nicotine policies in each state


United Arab Emirates: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2022
4th November 2022 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in the UAE



How US midterm election results could affect tobacco and vaping legislation
4th November 2022 - News analysis |
With the 8th November US midterm elections getting closer by the day, it looks like Republicans will seize control of Capitol Hill – overall good news for the tobacco and vaping industries



Talks of potential flavour ban in Columbus…
3rd November 2022 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |

Excise tax rates on tobacco products to be reduced…
3rd November 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Azerbaijan |

New health committee chair supports ‘polluter pays’ tax policy…
3rd November 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |




CEO of ASH calls for coherent regulations for pouches…
31st October 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |


Moldova: heated tobacco regulation, October 2022
31st October 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco and heating devices are regulated under the Tobacco Law in Moldova. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for these products

New government has defended strict tobacco policies…
31st October 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

FDA receives many comments on its Tobacco Program…
31st October 2022 - Alerts | North America, United States |



Companies are now obligated to submit sales data…
28th October 2022 - Alerts | South America, Uruguay |

Anvisa to discuss the situation around e-cigs and heated tobacco in December…
28th October 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Public consultation held on Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act…
28th October 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Can an EU member state’s ban on nicotine pouches be void under EU law?
27th October 2022 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report seeks to assess the arguments that may be used by the CJEU when examining the conformity of Belgium’s proposed ban on nicotine pouches with EU law

Online consultation on planned new heated tobacco regulations…
25th October 2022 - Alerts | Philippines |


County recommends flavour ban for tobacco and nicotine products…
24th October 2022 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |

Flavoured tobacco products ban referendum is on the ballot…
21st October 2022 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Government reviews how the Retained EU Law Bill can be used…
21st October 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United States |

