LATEST ALERTS
Heated tobacco
No tax increase on Italian HTPs in the next two years, but the rise comes in 2026
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
There would be no increase in Italian excise duties on heated tobacco products for the next two years under the new 2024 Budget Bill, but the proposal does set a rate rise in 2026
Rise in snus use among young Swiss as government tries to curb smoking rates
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
Snus is increasingly popular among Swiss consumers – particularly young male users – while cigarette smoking rates keep declining, according to the country’s latest population healthcare survey
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by Senate…
10th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
What happens with countries that have not transposed the EU HTP flavour ban?
10th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report seeks to answer the question of whether, when, and under which circumstances a directive can be enforced in a member state that has not transposed the directive
Minimum age to buy tobacco products now 19…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Bill to legalise heated tobacco in consultation period…
9th November 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
King’s speech sets out UK’s ambitious plans for a smoke-free generation
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
King Charles said in the king’s speech that the UK parliament will try to push through its plan to prevent those born on or after 1st January 2009 from buying cigarettes
Bill introduced to inspect tobacco retail premises…
7th November 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Survey shows 11% of young males used snus in 2022…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Registration obligation for tobacco points-of-sale…
6th November 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
MEPs worry EU will bypass them to take up ‘extreme position’ on tobacco control
3rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Members of the European Parliament are raising concerns over what they consider a possible plot by EU bureaucrats to endorse and implement “extreme WHO positions” on tobacco control with no previous consultation
New right-leaning government not likely to change HT policies…
3rd November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Taxes to increase on heated tobacco products for 2024…
2nd November 2023 - Alerts | Azerbaijan, Europe |
Ploom X international expansion has helped to boost JTI’s Q3 performance
31st October 2023 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) enjoyed a solid performance in the third quarter of the year, partially related to its Ploom X heated tobacco product geographic expansion
Lithuania: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
31st October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current and possible future regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st October 2023 - 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
House approves increase in tax on tobacco products…
31st October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Motion submitted to investigate possible ban on cigarette filters…
31st October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Egypt: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the heated tobacco regulatory framework in Egypt, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and product restrictions
Anvisa to open public consultation on heated tobacco…
27th October 2023 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Norway: heated tobacco regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Norway for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas
Norway: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for snus, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Norway, covering all policy areas from advertising and retail to notification and taxation
New coalition government may ease taxes on tobacco alternatives in Poland
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
PMI urges FDA to prioritise review of Iqos Iluma modified risk tobacco products
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) has submitted premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) and modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPAs) to the US FDA for its Iqos Iluma heated tobacco products (HTPs)
EU heated tobacco flavour ban enters into force amid controversy and criticism
23rd October 2023 - News analysis |
The EU’s ban on flavours in heated tobacco applies from today, amid criticism from harm reduction advocates, tobacco companies and some European politicians who believe that it could discourage smoking cessation
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd October 2023 - 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 submits PMTA and MRTPA for Iqos Iluma…
23rd October 2023 - Alerts | North America, United States |
PMI accelerates smoke-free growth in Q3, fuelled by Zyn nicotine pouch sales in US
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Strong sales momentum behind PMI’s Zyn nicotine pouches in the US helped drive the company’s growth in the third quarter, with US sales volume up nearly 66% on the same quarter in 2022
Smoking rates down thanks to lower-risk nicotine products, UK-based study says
19th October 2023 - News analysis |
Reduced-risk nicotine products are competing with combustibles and lowering smoking rates, rather than encouraging consumers towards them, according to a new international study
