
Marketing and retailing



New law to ban certain youth-appealing images from tobacco advertising…
23rd June 2025 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |

Thailand: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2025
20th June 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Thailand for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and sanctions

US FDA debuts AI tool ahead of time but early users encounter teething problems
19th June 2025 - News analysis |
With great fanfare, the US Food and Drug Administration has announced the rollout of its new artificial intelligence scientific review assistant, Elsa. But questions have been raised about the tool’s potential

Vending machine sales of tobacco products banned as of 5th January 2026…
19th June 2025 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |


Three proposals push back on pouch ban in France as smoke-free zones take effect
18th June 2025 - News analysis |
As France heads into summer with expanded public smoking restrictions starting 1st July, a parallel legislative battle is unfolding over the government’s plan to ban nicotine pouches



Vietnam: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2025
18th June 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Vietnam for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from market access and taxation to advertising and labelling restrictions

Vietnam: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, June 2025
17th June 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and labelling

Sweden: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2025
16th June 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in Sweden for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering everything from market access and tax to advertising and sales channels


United Arab Emirates: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2025
16th June 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in the UAE for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and market access to advertising and packaging

Spain: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2025
16th June 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Spain, covering all policy areas from market access and taxation to advertising and packaging

South Korea: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, June 2025
6th June 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in South Korea, covering all policy areas

Spain: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, June 2025
5th June 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Spain, covering all policy areas from packaging rules to market access and taxation

Philippines: nicotine pouch market overview, June 2025
4th June 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This short report provides an overview of the nicotine pouch market in the Philippines, covering form factors such a flavours, prices and brands

Call for joint initiatives to expose methods of promoting tobacco…
4th June 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |




WHO regional adviser says tobacco companies target youth…
30th May 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Middle East |

Requirements for tobacco shops published…
30th May 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |

Bill to ban tobacco advertising that appeals to kids heads to governor…
30th May 2025 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |




Italy: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, May 2025
28th May 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Italy for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas

Thailand: nicotine pouch market overview, May 2025
28th May 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The short report provides an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Thailand, covering form factors such a flavours, prices and brands


Sweden: the nicotine pouch market, May 2025
27th May 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report provides a detailed look at the nicotine pouch market in Sweden, covering all areas from retail channels, flavours and pricing, to brands, regulation and future outlook

United Arab Emirates: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, May 2025
27th May 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory regime in place in the UAE for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas


JTI follows strong Q1 report with plans to discontinue its Ploom X Advanced device
20th May 2025 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) announced it has discontinued sales of the Ploom X Advanced heated tobacco device, effective from mid-May 2025 until stocks are sold out

More control needed on tobacco promotion….
19th May 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |

Slovakia: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, May 2025
16th May 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report covers the legal framework for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Slovakia covering all policy areas from to taxation and advertising to market access and packaging

Slovakia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2025
15th May 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Slovakia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas




Costa Rica: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, May 2025
14th May 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Costa Rica for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas



Bill to ban sales via vending machine heads to governor…
12th May 2025 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |

Baltimore sues PMI for marketing Zyn pouches to kids…
12th May 2025 - Alerts | Maryland, North America, United States |

Amendment to tobacco act obliges retailers to register with authorities…
9th May 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |


Croatia: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, May 2025
8th May 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Croatia, covering all policy areas