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South Africa: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, January 2024
8th January 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in South Africa for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches
Saudi Arabia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, January 2024
3rd January 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches in Saudi Arabia, covering all policy areas
New study showing pouches fail to replace cigarettes has limited focus
2nd January 2024 - News analysis |
A new study by researchers at Ohio State University that looks at the effectiveness of oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) to curb smoking actually says little about their effectiveness
What will the year ahead bring? Expected tobacco and nicotine regulation in 2024
2nd January 2024 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence predicts a restrictive future for the regulation of tobacco alternative products but also growth in both the global nicotine pouch and heated tobacco markets from 2023 to 2024
Spotlight on laws, bans and environment as tobacco alternatives trend up in 2023
28th December 2023 - News analysis |
Looking back, 2023 just might be viewed as the turning-point year in alternatives to cigarettes, but in which direction things turn remains to be seen
Weekly regulatory podcast: 11th-15th December
19th December 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
Argentina: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, December 2023
18th December 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches in Argentina, covering all policy areas
Senate amends menthol ban bill to include nicotine pouches…
15th December 2023 - Alerts | New Jersey, North America, United States |
Haypp Group eyes opportunities for reduced-risk products in Europe
14th December 2023 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an online retailer of reduced-risk products, will look to expand into new categories and European markets following the success of a vaping pilot in the UK
The curious case of Smokie’s Redmuule nicotine pouches and an Italian law
14th December 2023 - Blog |
The decision to first specifically ban and then permit the Redmuule nicotine pouch brand to be sold on the Italian market makes one wonder how rulemaking can be done in such an ad hoc fashion
Canada wants to bill industry CAD66m for control of tobacco and vape products
13th December 2023 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has tabled legislation for a new tobacco cost-recovery system in a bid to recoup the money it spends each year on tobacco and vaping control
Health ministry evaluating use of oral products to quit smoking…
13th December 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Finland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, December 2023
13th December 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Finland for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco products, covering all policy areas
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th November-1st December
11th December 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
Still no timeline for the revision of EU tobacco framework, Commission says
11th December 2023 - News analysis |
As the revision process of the EU tobacco policy framework keeps being delayed, commissioners are still not able to come up with a timeline, or even a date for the submission of the new texts
Nicotine pouch rules single out Redmuule in Italy, but ADM says others may be next
6th December 2023 - News analysis |
Packaging restrictions introduced by an Italian health ministry decree are intended to apply only to Redmuule nicotine pouches, but similar measures may be implemented for other brands too, say the ADM
‘We were duped’: health minister vows to stop sales of nicotine pouches in Canada
6th December 2023 - News analysis |
Canadian health minister Mark Holland is vowing to stop the sale of nicotine pouches across the country “as fast as possible”, accusing the tobacco industry of misrepresenting the product when it applied to Health Canada for authorisation
Traceabilty and security systems for tobacco products in the European Union
5th December 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
In May 2024, the EU’s traceability system will become mandatory for all tobacco products, including heated tobacco and oral tobacco where allowed. This report provides detailed information on the system in place
Tax bill sent for publication…
4th December 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Regulatory insights on herbal heated products in Europe, November 2023
30th November 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights into the views of customs and health authorities in 23 European Union countries and Switzerland on herbal heated sticks
Czech Republic: nicotine pouch market snapshot, November 2023
30th November 2023 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the rapidly expanding nicotine pouch market in the Czech Republic, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by president…
28th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Could Denmark’s plan to limit youth tobacco use provoke ‘a reverse outcome’?
24th November 2023 - News analysis |
A new Danish government plan to curb the consumption of tobacco and nicotine among young people is facing criticism from international advocates of reduced-risk nicotine products
New coalition government to repeal Smokefree Environments Act…
24th November 2023 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |
Chile set to bring HTPs under similar regulation to tobacco by May 2024
23rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Heated tobacco and vaping products will be regulated in a similar way to tobacco products in Chile – regardless of their nicotine content – with outlining regulations expected to be issued by May 2024
Ecuador: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
23rd November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ecuador for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
EU tobacco policy framework revision: when will MEPs be able to fight over it?
23rd November 2023 - Blog |
This time last year, the start of a debate within the European Parliament on the revisions to the EU tobacco policy framework was imminent, but now it is not even part of the parliamentary schedule for 2024
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th-17th November
22nd November 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
Italy allows sales of nicotine pouches by a specific brand, but with new restrictions
22nd November 2023 - News analysis |
The introduction of new packaging requirements for nicotine pouches in a decree allowing sales of one pouch brand shows authorities intended for the decree to legalise the sale of all brands, says the pouch distributor
With no federal rules in place, Canadian health groups call for halt on pouch sales
20th November 2023 - News analysis |
Canadian anti-smoking groups are calling on the federal government to suspend sales of nicotine pouches nationwide until regulations can be drafted to govern their sale and marketing
