
Heated tobacco


Retail sector wants to play bigger role in EU’s policies on novel tobacco products
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products


Balancing between adult harm reduction and youth addiction – the debate goes on
2nd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The debate over the approach healthcare providers should take when it comes to suggesting alternative products to help adult patients quit smoking has been ongoing for quite some time, but it’s still controversial

Calls to move regulation of heated tobacco products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

New MEPs may usher in less conservative EU approach to novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction, although currently the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to member of European Parliament (MEP) Radka Maxová


Colombia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
30th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products in Colombia, covering all policy areas

Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 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 regulation for HTPs and nic pouches published in Official Gazette…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

An overview of the patent dispute between PMI and BAT in the US
29th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides an overview of the patent dispute in the US between PMI and BAT involving Iqos, which was recently resolved and which has allowed for Iqos to begin sales in the US again


Industry says EC not heeding its concerns in EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
25th April 2024 - News analysis |
Representatives from the European tobacco industry hope the renewal of the EU Parliament, following elections in June, will bring about changes in the EU Commission (EC)’s attitude towards them


New resolution bans all types of ‘electronic smoking devices’…
25th April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April
24th April 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

PMI’s smoke-free momentum continues to build in 2024, fuelled by Iqos and Zyn
24th April 2024 - News analysis |
PMI continued reporting its smoke-free momentum in the first quarter of 2024, announcing 25% organic growth in net revenues and 38% in gross profit – with strong contributions from Iqos and Zyn

Harm-reduction strategies are part of the debate in European Parliament elections
23rd April 2024 - News analysis |
Some 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament, and the outcome could shed light on the future of nicotine pouches

Anvisa maintains ban on heated tobacco and e-cigs…
22nd April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

PMI’s American dream could come true with its imminent Iqos launch in the US
19th April 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) aims to capture 10% of the US cigarette market after the launch of its Iqos heated tobacco device in the country this quarter



Industry association says ban would have wide negative impact…
18th April 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Heated and oral tobacco tax increases today, 17th April…
17th April 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April
17th April 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

Georgia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
17th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco in Georgia, covering all policy areas

Will Brazil legalise heated tobacco products tomorrow or keep the ban?
16th April 2024 - News analysis |
A decision on the regulation of heated tobacco and vaping products in Brazil to be made tomorrow (17th April) could then potentially be overruled by the country’s legislature

Ban of tobacco and related product sales in supermarkets published…
16th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Will the next European Parliament have a milder outlook on smoking alternatives?
15th April 2024 - News analysis |
Around 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The outcome could reshape the narrative around harm-reduction strategies

Lebanon: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2024
15th April 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Lebanon for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Bill banning heated tobacco published for public consultation…
15th April 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Anvisa meeting next week to make decision on HTP regulation…
12th April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |



New cigarette definition and excise tax on HT…
11th April 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States, Virginia |

Senate committees to hold public hearing on HT law bill…
11th April 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |

Spain’s long-overdue anti-smoking plan is finally approved but not yet in force
11th April 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Three years after the expected date, the Spanish government has finally approved the country’s new anti-smoking plan, which will now need to be implemented through different laws across the country

Bolivia: heated tobacco regulation, April 2024
10th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Bolivia, covering all policy areas

Bill providing definition and tax for heated tobacco is introduced…
10th April 2024 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |



Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th April
9th April 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

Heated tobacco products now available for sale…
9th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |


Romania gets stricter with restrictions on HTPs, vapes amid election-intensive year
8th April 2024 - News analysis |
The Romanian parliament has adopted a bill that will subject nicotine pouches, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and herbal heated products to the same rules as those for vaping and other tobacco products

The evolution of novel tobacco and nicotine products over the last decade
5th April 2024 - News analysis |
In this part of a series of articles celebrating the tenth anniversary of Tamarind Intelligence, we look at how heated tobacco, nicotine pouches and herbal heated sticks have evolved in the past decade


An overview of the US tobacco and vape directories, April 2024
5th April 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report analyses enacted law and proposed bills that require tobacco products and e-cigarettes to be included in the tobacco directories before they can be distributed or sold in US states

PMI could be looking to help keep Austin weird and well-stocked in heated tobacco
4th April 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The city of Austin, in Texas, will be where Philip Morris International (PMI) first tests its Iqos 3 in the US, with testing set to go ahead within the next three months

Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th – 29th March
4th April 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