Market report: modern oral products in Germany
21st July 2021 - Market reports |
This report takes a look at the modern oral tobacco category in Germany, covering both the offline and online channels
Snus and oral
The TobaccoIntelligence oral hub provides access to in-depth coverage of issues impacting the market and regulation of oral tobacco products, including snus and nicotine pouches. It includes coverage of market trends, products and regulatory issues. Important topics include the growth of modern oral products, EU and European regulation, FDA policy, and product innovation in oral tobacco.
Estonian millennials are into heated tobacco, while zoomers prefer snus
21st July 2021 - Business briefing |
While politicians in Estonia are currently weighing up the possibility of softening regulations for tobacco-alternative products, a new survey has unveiled new figures about the consumption of these products
Pouches drive accelerating sales and revenue for confident Swedish Match
20th July 2021 - Business briefing |
The latest figures from Swedish Match show continued momentum in smoke-free tobacco alternatives, with nicotine pouches “the driving force”
TobaccoIntelligence modern oral tobacco market size Q2 2021
19th July 2021 - Market data |
TobaccoIntelligence has studied the growth of the modern oral market to provide forecasts of market size and user numbers up to 2022. The data – focused on the US, Sweden, and Norway – includes a breakdown of the market value of snus and nicotine pouches, and the number of modern oral users.
Regulatory report: India (state level) oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
14th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
The report covers the current legal situation for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in India’s 28 states and eight union territories
Regulatory report: Dominican Republic
13th July 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Smoke-free tobacco products in the Dominican Republic are covered by general tobacco regulations. This report outlines the rules and how they apply to heat-not-burn (HnB) and oral tobacco products
PMI acquisition of gums manufacturer ‘shows company strategy on alternatives’
12th July 2021 - Business briefing |
PMI’s acquisition of Fertin Pharma, a Danish manufacturer of gums and other oral products, indicates the company’s strategy to ensure “corporate survival” in the tobacco-alternatives sector, experts believe
Estonian MPs aim to soften regulations for snus and heated tobacco
9th July 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
The Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) is considering a new bill amending the country’s Tobacco Act with the aim of clarifying the regulations for snus and heated tobacco and bringing down the country’s smoking rates
TobaccoIntelligence global alerts database: July
9th July 2021 - Regulatory data |
All the stories from the TobaccoIntelligence regulatory Live Alerts in one user-friendly database, updated every month.
This regulatory tool consolidates all of our global regulatory Live Alerts, collected in Excel database format, allowing you to filter information by date, region, country and legislative area.
Regulatory tracker: global regulation of tobacco-free pouches June
9th July 2021 - Regulatory data |
This regulatory tracker provides a summary of the regulation of tobacco-free pouches globally as specified by the authorities in each country in answer to TobaccoIntelligence’s inquiries or after specific information has otherwise emerged. Its purpose is to provide an objective overview of regulation across the selected countries rather than our analysis or hypothesis regarding the most likely scenario.
BAT pulls Velo out of German market due to uncertainty over legality of pouches
8th July 2021 - Blog , Business briefing |
British American Tobacco (BAT) is removing its Velo nicotine pouches from the German market because of a lack of clarity over their regulation both nationally and in the country’s regional states
Regulatory report: Switzerland – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
29th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report outlines the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Switzerland, as well as possible upcoming regulation for such products
Regulatory report: Israel – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
23rd June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a regulatory overview of the restrictions currently in place for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Israel
Market report: modern oral products in Austria
21st June 2021 - Market reports |
Nicotine pouches are widely available in Austria both online and offline. Snus and chewing tobacco have limited availability. This report is based on our survey and analysis of both the online and offline modern oral markets
Italian Ministry of Health evaluates future regulation for nicotine pouches
18th June 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
Health officials in Rome are considering regulation of nicotine pouches in the country after they seized and banned the sale of a brand of such products following a Higher Health Institute (ISS) laboratory analysis
Could legalising snus tap into a huge potential for smoking cessation?
18th June 2021 - Blog , Business briefing |
Two startling statistics emerge from a recent survey of smokers in Europe: nearly one in three (31%) of current smokers would be interested in trying snus if it became legal, but less than 3% are actually snus users
Regulatory report: Russia – HnB, oral tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches
14th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed look at the current regulation, as well as any proposed regulation, for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Russia
Three in ten smokers would try snus if it was legalised in the EU, survey finds
11th June 2021 - Business briefing |
More than 31% of current European smokers would be interested in trying snus if it was legalised in the region, according to a major survey
BAT forecasts a ‘pivotal’ year for business with rise in HnB and modern oral sales
9th June 2021 - Business briefing |
British American Tobacco (BAT) has upgraded its annual forecast with an expectation of strong growth in new categories in post-pandemic times and a planned further rollout of its heated tobacco portfolio
Regulatory report: nicotine pouches in five more US states – NJ, VA, WA, AZ, MA
9th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report analyses the current and likely near-future regulatory framework for nicotine pouches in New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, Arizona, and Massachusetts – the 11th to 15th largest US states by population
Bosnia and Herzegovina set to regulate heated tobacco, ban oral products
8th June 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
Bosnia and Herzegovina has passed a bill that will harmonise the country’s tobacco regulation with the provisions of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and establish a regulatory framework for tobacco alternatives
Regulatory report: South Korea – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
7th June 2021 - Regulatory reports |
All products derived from tobacco leaves are considered in South Korea as tobacco products. This report outlines the regulations covering heat-not-burn products, oral tobacco, and nicotine pouches
Brussels plans to close ‘legal loopholes’ on heated tobacco and modern oral
20th May 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
The European Commission is planning strong action to enhance the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and warns that the current legislation “does not fully capture” some new products, such as nicotine pouches
Regulatory report: Japan – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
19th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco and oral tobacco are a part of the wider tobacco framework in Japan and are regulated similarly to cigarettes. This report provides details
Regulatory report: Argentina – heated tobacco and oral tobacco
14th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco and oral tobacco products in Argentina
Regulatory report: Finland – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
13th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Finland’s perception of tobacco alternative products is fairly negative. This report outlines the current regime for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
Swedish MEP calls on EU commissioner to clarify position on snus and cancer
12th May 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
A Swedish MEP asked EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides to clarify her position after she said that oral tobacco has adverse effects “including cancers”
Scientists and industry divided over access to harm reduction information
7th May 2021 - Business briefing |
The information the public receives on tobacco harm reduction and whether it contributes to improving the role of tobacco-alternatives is a hot topic that divides the industry and the scientific community
Regulatory report: Morocco – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
6th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Morocco
Regulatory report: Pakistan – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
6th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Pakistan still has a long way to go in the process of regulating alternative tobacco products. This report provides an overview of the current framework
Regulatory report: India – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
5th May 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the current restrictions in place in India for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, including product restrictions, marketing and advertising laws and more
Altria moves On! with full ownership of expanding nicotine pouches brand
29th April 2021 - Business briefing |
Altria has confirmed its full-year guidance for 2021 and full acquisition of its nicotine pouches business despite a dip in total company earnings for the first quarter of the year
Regulatory report: Hong Kong – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
27th April 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Currently there is no explicit regulation for heated tobacco products in Hong Kong, although a bill is awaiting review. This report covers current regulation for alternative tobacco products
Podcast: What’s driving the fast-growing market for nicotine pouches and snus?
26th April 2021 - Business briefing |
They make up one of the newest and fastest-growing categories within the tobacco market – but what is driving the phenomenal growth in snus and nicotine pouches? And what is the difference between them?
Regulatory report: New Zealand – HnB, oral tobacco and tobacco-free nicotine pouches
26th April 2021 - Regulatory reports |
The regulatory framework for heated tobacco products in New Zealand is undergoing a major change. This report provides an overview of all current and near-future regulation
Changing consumer behaviour and the role of regulation in novel products
26th April 2021 - Business briefing |
How is the heated tobacco market developing in Japan, South Korea and worldwide? And what of nicotine pouches, snus and new tobacco-related products? TobaccoIntelligence managing director Tim Phillips gives his expert view
Regulatory report: Iceland – heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches
20th April 2021 - Regulatory reports |
This report gives an overview of the regulatory regime in Iceland for heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches, focusing on both current and possible future regulation
Top 10 US states modern oral tobacco products tracker Q1 2021
15th April 2021 - Regulatory data |
This tracker covers the ten largest US states by population, focusing on bills that specifically target modern oral tobacco products. It shows the intention of the state legislatures on specifically regulating modern oral tobacco products (or not).
Regulatory report: Czech Republic – HnB, snus and nicotine pouches
13th April 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is largely regulated in the Czech Republic as a tobacco product, while snus is illegal. This report provides an overview of the current regulations
Snus online sales skyrocket in Norway and Sweden due to Covid restrictions
9th April 2021 - Business briefing |
Online sales of snus in the first two months of 2021 increased by 246% in Norway against the same period of 2020, according to new figures released by fintech company Klarna
Swedish officials urged to tighten snus regulations and ban advertising
2nd April 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
A report commissioned by the Swedish government recommends stricter regulation of tobacco-alternatives, including new age limits for the sale of tobacco-free snus and a blanket ban on advertising
Regulatory report: Macau – heated tobacco, nicotine pouches and snus
31st March 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Selling and distributing heated tobacco and snus is prohibited in Macau, a special administrative region of China. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime in place
Swedish Match to advocate for EU regulation of nicotine pouches in TPD3
25th March 2021 - Business briefing |
Swedish Match is set to join efforts to promote harmonised regulation of nicotine pouches across the EU at a critical time for the future of tobacco-alternative products in Europe
Dutch health officials call for warnings and stricter rules on nicotine pouches
22nd March 2021 - Regulatory briefing |
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has called for stricter regulation and public warnings about “addictive and harmful” nicotine-containing non-tobacco products
Market report: physical retail survey of modern oral products in the US
10th March 2021 - Market reports |
This report on traditional retail in the US is based on a TobaccoIntelligence survey of the prime potential distribution points for modern oral products, particularly fuel stations, head shops and smoke shops
Regulatory report: China – heated tobacco, nicotine pouches and snus
9th March 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Our updated, consolidated report provides an overview of the regulatory regime in place in China for heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches
Should the UK include non-tobacco pouches in tobacco laws? PHE suggests so
26th February 2021 - Business briefing |
A new report from Public Health England (PHE) advises that non-tobacco nicotine products should be included in the post-Brexit UK revision of the 2016 Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR)
Regulatory report: Chile – heated tobacco and snus
24th February 2021 - Regulatory reports |
There is no specific regulation or tax for heated tobacco products in Chile. A new bill that would equate heated tobacco with tobacco products is currently being processed in Parliament
Regulatory report: Slovakia – heated tobacco, nicotine pouches and snus
23rd February 2021 - Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is largely regulated in Slovakia as a tobacco product, and the country has a large heated tobacco market. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework
Modern oral market size methodology
18th February 2021 - Market reports |
An overview of TobaccoIntelligence methodology for the market size in relation to modern oral products
The market for oral tobacco is a fast-moving one in a period of rapid change and growth, so it’s important for industry stakeholders to keep on top of the latest developments.
2021 looks set to become another significant year for the tobacco-alternatives industry, with new regulations on the horizon – and hopefully some light at the end of the tunnel after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Taxation will once again be one of the hot topics in Europe, with a final decision due from the European Commission on introducing a harmonised tax scheme for heated tobacco products.
A roadmap will be put through a consultation process in the first quarter of 2021 before the final decision is taken in the third quarter of the year.
Another significant date is the end of May when Brussels will publish the Tobacco Products Directive impact assessment, which is expected to shape near-future policies towards tobacco alternatives.
Meanwhile, the market continues to grow in the US, where British American Tobacco (BAT) says the modern oral segment experienced global revenue growth of 57% in 2020, with an increase of 45% in shipments to the US, with 162m pouches.
BAT also expects the upcoming national rollout of nicotine pouch brand Dryft in the US to have “great momentum for future success” following its purchase in late 2020.
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