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Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July
25th July 2024 - 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
GINN and Labstat partner to establish standards for novel nicotine products
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The UK-based Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) has launched a partnership with Labstat International, an independent testing laboratory that mainly operates in the US and Canada
Switzerland finds smoking down, use of alternatives up in 30-year survey results
18th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Swiss authorities have released results of a 30-year study on smoking and tobacco use in the country, tracking answers to a health survey conducted from 1992 to 2022
Revival of UK birthdate ban on purchase of smoking products will impact HTPs
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Labour government used the king’s speech to announce it plans to introduce a Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is effectively a revival of the previous Conservative proposal
Health minister appointee could influence tobacco alternatives policies…
17th July 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Guatemala |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th July
16th July 2024 - 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
No timeline yet as Canada starts process of further restricting nicotine pouches
12th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has initiated the process that will lead to new restrictions on nicotine pouches – restrictions some in the industry say should be extended to all nicotine replacement therapy products
Ditching smoking for ENDS products may improve oral health, Italian study finds
12th July 2024 - News analysis |
Users of smoke-free nicotine products may enjoy better dental health than tobacco smokers, according to a study that found electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to be associated with a lower accumulation of dental plaque
Pouches could hook youth on nicotine, says US assessment of available research
11th July 2024 - News analysis |
The use of nicotine pouches may lead to potential harmful consequences in young users, according to a US assessment of the not-so-extensive research so far available on the topic
EC smoke-free recommendation revision (probably) arriving this year after delays
11th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Previous delays and European health commissioner describing the work as “particularly challenging” could indicate that the European Commission’s proposal for revising its smoke-free environment recommendation is at risk of further postponement
How UK and French election results could impact the tobacco alternatives industry
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
The outcomes of the recent general elections in the UK and France could significantly affect the future of the tobacco alternatives industry in both countries
New UK government could favour harm reduction but also a generational ban
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
As the new UK prime minister settles in, attempts are already being made to push novel nicotine regulation to the top of his agenda, and similar attempts are being made by lobbyists in every sector
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th July
9th July 2024 - 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
A regulatory look at nicotine analogues in the US market
8th July 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report explains what nicotine analogues are and what their current US federal legal status is, looks at criticism of the FDA’s lack of regulations on them, and predicts their future in the country
WHO issues its first-ever guidelines on clinical treatment for tobacco cessation
4th July 2024 - News analysis |
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first recommendations on clinical treatment for tobacco-use cessation, aimed at helping users quit all types of tobacco products
Health survey on tobacco consumption shows more smokers using heated tobacco…
4th July 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Spotlight on nicotine analogues in the US triggers regulatory and health questions
3rd July 2024 - News analysis |
The tobacco industry, public health groups, and the World Health Organization have all recently drawn attention to nicotine analogues – what are these compounds and why the attention?
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th – 21st June
25th June 2024 - 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
Health warnings updated for heated and oral tobacco and nic pouches…
21st June 2024 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Lessons learned from the thought-provoking Global Forum on Nicotine
21st June 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The Global Forum on Nicotine was in Warsaw again last week, and once again proved to be one of the most thought-provoking events on the tobacco harm reduction calendar
Health Canada publishes second review of the TVPA…
20th June 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th – 14th June
17th June 2024 - 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
Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd – 7th June
11th June 2024 - 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
Tax increases affect smokers’ behaviour, study shows…
11th June 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Campaign launched to raise awareness about effects of smoking…
10th June 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Health ministry says no evidence of harm reduction with electronic devices…
6th June 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th – 31st May
5th June 2024 - 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
Relative harm beats absolute harm when it comes to aids for smoking cessation
30th May 2024 - News analysis |
Relative harm is a far more important consideration than absolute harm when it comes to deciding whether to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, according to addiction specialist Garrett McGovern
FDA says synthetic nicotine potentially more addictive than nicotine itself…
30th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Nicotine-free citizens’ initiative presented to House…
30th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
PAHO prepares for World No Tobacco Day 2024…
29th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, North America, South America |
Poland set to regulate HTPs for first time to obtain product data and test results
24th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Health has released a new draft bill that regulates heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the country for the first time and introduces a new definition of HTPs into the country’s legislation
Ireland looking to have 21 be the new 18 when it comes to legal age for tobacco use
23rd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, affecting heated tobacco products but not (yet) nioctine pouches or vapour products
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd May 2024 - 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
Inhaling device submitted for UK MHRA approval as nicotine replacement therapy
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy (NTR) in the UK
