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Market report: modern oral products in Germany
21st July 2021 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report takes a look at the modern oral tobacco category in Germany, covering both the offline and online channels
Snus
Estonian millennials are into heated tobacco, while zoomers prefer snus
21st July 2021 - News analysis |
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 - News analysis |
The latest figures from Swedish Match show continued momentum in smoke-free tobacco alternatives, with nicotine pouches “the driving force”
Regulatory report: India (state level) oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, July 2021
14th July 2021 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, July 2021
13th July 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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
Estonian MPs aim to soften regulations for snus and heated tobacco
9th July 2021 - News analysis |
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
Regulatory report: Switzerland – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, June 2021
29th June 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, June 2021
23rd June 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 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
Could legalising snus tap into a huge potential for smoking cessation?
18th June 2021 - Blog , News analysis |
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, June 2021
14th June 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 - News analysis |
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina set to regulate heated tobacco, ban oral products
8th June 2021 - News analysis |
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, June 2021
7th June 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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
Regulatory report: Japan – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, May 2021
19th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, May 2021
14th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, May 2021
13th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 - News analysis |
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 - News analysis |
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, May 2021
6th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, May 2021
6th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, May 2021
5th May 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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
Regulatory report: Hong Kong – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, April 2021
27th April 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 - Podcasts |
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, April 2021
26th April 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 - News analysis |
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: Czech Republic – HnB, snus and nicotine pouches, April 2021
13th April 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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 - News analysis |
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 - News analysis |
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, March 2021
31st March 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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
Market report: physical retail survey of modern oral products in the US
10th March 2021 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches 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, March 2021
9th March 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Our updated, consolidated report provides an overview of the regulatory regime in place in China for heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches
Regulatory report: Chile – heated tobacco and snus, February 2021
24th February 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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, February 2021
23rd February 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , 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
Global revenues down, but BAT enjoys 15% increase from ‘new categories’
18th February 2021 - News analysis |
BAT delivered similar results in 2020 to the previous year despite the pandemic and a slip in its heated tobacco portfolio – boosted by growth in its oral tobacco products in the second half of the year
Regulatory report: South Africa – heated tobacco, snus and tobacco-free snus, February 2021
15th February 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is largely unregulated in many aspects in South Africa. This report looks at the regulations that are currently in place, covering all aspects of law
Swedish Match is ZYN the money as pouches keep growing in pandemic
15th February 2021 - News analysis |
Swedish Match posted an operating profit of nearly SEK 7bn ($845m) in 2020, up 23% on the previous year, thanks largely to a good performance by its ZYN nicotine pouches and record US sales The company posted an operating profit of nearly SEK 7bn ($845m) in 2020, an increase of 23% against 2019.
What new rules lie ahead for tobacco alternatives on the road through 2021?
7th January 2021 - News analysis |
The new year looks certain to become another significant one for the tobacco-alternatives industry across the globe, with a bunch of new regulations on the horizon
Regulatory change in 2021: an assessment of future prospects
7th January 2021 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report addresses the developments TobaccoIntelligence expects to see in regulation of heated tobacco and modern oral products around the world in 2021
Looking back over TobaccoIntelligence’s Year 1 – it wasn’t all bad news
30th December 2020 - News analysis |
Apart from the obvious, what has 2020 brought us? And in particular, what has it brought to the world of alternative tobacco and tobacco alternatives?
Norwegian coalition agrees to cut snus tax to curb cross-border purchases
22nd December 2020 - News analysis |
Norway’s majority coalition parties have agreed to drop 25% of the excise duties on snus in a bid to stop people buying it in from neighbouring Sweden
Market report: modern oral tobacco in Russia
3rd December 2020 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The modern oral tobacco market in Russia faces difficult times now, with all oral nicotine-containing products officially banned. Despite this, online retailers are still selling them
Study calls for better phrased risk-reduction claims, from trusted sources
30th November 2020 - News analysis |
A survey has concluded that reduced-risk claims for snus are understood by smokers, but better wording and genuine statements from independent sources – not tobacco companies – would improve their credibility
Regulatory report: Malaysia – heated tobacco, snus, tobacco-free snus, November 2020
25th November 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The Control of Tobacco Products Regulations 2004 stipulates explicit terms for the sale, import, public place usage and manufacture of tobacco products in Malaysia, however the regime is highly focused on cigarettes
Imperial posts poor next-gen results, aims to expand oral nicotine in Europe
17th November 2020 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands has revealed that net revenue from its next-generation portfolio declined by 27% in the year to September and announced that it will take a “more prudent approach” from now on
Hungary set to increase tax on tobacco alternatives after EU call on cigarettes
6th November 2020 - News analysis |
The Hungarian government is proposing to increase taxes on tobacco-alternative products after Brussels called on the country to apply the minimum EU threshold for excise duty on cigarettes
Norway seeks political support to increase snus excise duties in 2021
2nd November 2020 - News analysis |
The Norwegian government is proposing an increase of 3.7% in the tax applied to snus from 2021 with the aim to “limit health problems”, but the minority government must find an ally in the national Parliament (Storting) to implement such measure
Regulatory report: Singapore – heated tobacco, snus, tobacco-free snus, October 2020
30th October 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
It is prohibited to sell, use, possess for sale, import or distribute imitation tobacco products including heated tobacco products – both consumables and devices – and white pouches in Singapore
Regulatory report: Greece – heated tobacco and modern oral tobacco, October 2020
22nd October 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Greece transposed the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into domestic legislation through Law 4419/2016, adopted on 20th September 2016. This report covers regulation for heated tobacco and modern oral products
Regulatory report: Taiwan – heated tobacco, snus, tobacco-free snus, October 2020
15th October 2020 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco and snus in Taiwan, covering both current restrictions and possible future regulations
