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Heated tobacco
How much are tobacco companies really doing to support harm reduction?
31st May 2022 - Blog |
Most tobacco companies are keen to be seen supporting the concept of harm reduction, especially through reduced-risk products like e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn and pouches. But how far is their support for the idea actually having an effect on their activities right now, as well as their future direction?
A ban on e-cig and heated tobacco sales will continue…
31st May 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
US: state tax discounts and benefits for MRTPs, May 2022
27th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses whether US states are considering the different harm profiles of tobacco products when taxing them, in order to encourage consumption of lower-risk products
Planned rewrite of EU battery rules could have a major impact on HnB devices
23rd May 2022 - News analysis |
Heat-not-burn (HnB) hardware could be in for a big shake-up in the EU over the next few years, with the environmental impact of batteries squarely in the firing line
New Zealand: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
16th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory regime in place in New Zealand for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
China: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
12th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place in China for heated and oral tobacco, and nicotine pouches
Estonia: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
11th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Greece: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
10th May 2022 - 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 Greece, as well as possible upcoming regulation for such products
EU ban on flavours in heated tobacco seen as likely to be adopted ‘soon’
9th May 2022 - News analysis |
The EU Commission told TobaccoIntelligence that progress on the process to institute the prohibition on flavours was underway and that the latest step is expected to be finalised “soon”
Finland: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2022
9th May 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is regulated in Finland as a tobacco product, meaning it will have to comply with the upcoming plain packaging restrictions and possibly with the flavour ban
JTI reports strong Q1 performance despite uncertainties over Ukraine war
29th April 2022 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) saw its revenues increase by 6.2% to JPY581.5bn ($4.5bn) in the first quarter of 2022, despite uncertainties over its business in Russia, compared with 5.3% growth to JPY547.3bn ($4.2bn) in the same period of 2021
‘Not enough evidence’ to approve HnB, says ANVISA boss…
26th April 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Switzerland: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
26th April 2022 - 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
PMI reveals ‘solid performance’, with significant growth in its HnB portfolio
22nd April 2022 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) saw positive numbers for the first quarter of 2022, with Iqos Iluma performing well in Japan, Switzerland and Spain
Czech Republic: the heated tobacco market, April 2022
21st April 2022 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report offers a detailed overview of the heated tobacco market in the Czech Republic, covering everything from market size and brands, to compatible products and pricing
Kazakhstan: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
19th April 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is regulated in line with tobacco products in Kazakhstan. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory regime in the country for HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
UK: HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2022
11th April 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
By the end of 2022, a new tobacco control plan will be published. This report offers an overview of the current framework for heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches in the UK
Health agency invites evidence on heated tobacco…
7th April 2022 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Senate moves to ban imports of HnB devices…
6th April 2022 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
Heated tobacco tax set to increase on 1st April…
31st March 2022 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Regulatory report: Hungary – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
30th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
A detailed summary of the regulatory regime for heated tobacco and modern oral products in Hungary, covering product and age restrictions, labelling and packaging requirements, advertising restrictions, public usage and more
Tobacco legislation review and recommendations published…
28th March 2022 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
FDA authorises legal US sale of Logic’s heated tobacco product Vapeleaf
25th March 2022 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of Logic Technology Development’s heated tobacco product Vapeleaf
‘Tax HnB consumables like cigarettes’…
24th March 2022 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Plenty of food for thought as nicotine researchers get their heads together
24th March 2022 - Blog |
The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) published a huge number of research abstracts to accompany its annual get-together – here are some of the highlights
Regulatory report: Kyrgyzstan – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
18th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Kyrgyzstan
Regulatory report: Colombia, March 2022
17th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Heated tobacco is not specifically regulated but it is subject to the overall Tobacco Act. Two bills are proposed to regulate heated tobacco, heating devices, snus and nicotine pouches
Regulatory report: Costa Rica – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
16th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for heated tobacco, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Costa Rica
Regulatory report: Sweden – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
15th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Sweden has one of the lowest smoking rates in the EU and is the only member state where snus is allowed. Heated tobacco taxation is vague, but new regulations are being considered
Regulatory report: Paraguay – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022
14th March 2022 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The Paraguayan legislative framework for tobacco products applies to heated tobacco and oral tobacco
HnB takes more than 30% of the Japanese tobacco market for the first time ever
8th March 2022 - News analysis |
Heat-not-burn (HnB) products took more than a third of the total tobacco market in Japan for the first time, in the last quarter of 2021, as the shift from traditional cigarettes continued
