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State bill seeks pouch ban, high penalties for illicit sale of tobacco products…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Tighter laws, under-18s ban on heated tobacco and pouches start 1st October…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
Canadian health minister puts pouches behind the counter and restricts flavours
26th August 2024 - News analysis |
In a bid to discourage young people from using nicotine pouches, Canada is imposing tough new restrictions, including limiting sales to pharmacies and flavours to mint and menthol
Pouch sales limited to behind pharmacy counters, flavours restricted…
23rd August 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Lead next-gen innovation with consumer rather than regulatory focus, advises CRO
23rd August 2024 - News analysis |
Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs in the US
Nic pouches in Latin America: market opportunities, regulatory challenges
22nd August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
As the global nicotine pouch market continues to expand, Latin America is emerging as a key region of interest, with the recent surge in vaping and nicotine pouch popularity creating dynamic opportunities for market players
US Republican VP nominee keeps views on tobacco alternatives under his hat
16th August 2024 - News analysis |
Republican nominee for vice-president JD Vance has been curiously silent on tobacco alternatives, even though common Washington Beltway gossip says Vance’s staff are some of the most nicotined up in all of Congress
Nicotine and flavour delivery innovations driving nicotine pouch evolution globally
15th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
From innovative flavour formulations to extended-release mechanisms and eco-friendly packaging, the globally expanding nicotine pouch industry is undergoing a transformative phase
Latin America: nicotine pouch market overview, August 2024
14th August 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
Nicotine pouch markets in Latin American have experienced considerable activity in 2024. This report covers 16 markets, with a specific focus on a smaller selection, with the aim of understanding the current and future perspectives of the region
US Democratic VP nominee unlikely to be an ally to the tobacco alternatives sector
12th August 2024 - News analysis |
New Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is unlikely to be a friend to the tobacco alternatives and vaping industries. As governor of the state of Minnesota, he’s taken a strong line on nicotine products
TRIS notified of bill to transpose heated tobacco flavour ban, regulate pouches…
9th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
Austria: nicotine pouch market snapshot, August 2024
9th August 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Austria, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Big Tobacco pleased about growth but mum on impact from regulatory changes
8th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings
Altria beefs up On! brand as oral tobacco products continue to shore up revenue
1st August 2024 - News analysis |
Oral tobacco continued to significantly contribute to Altria’s numbers in the first half of the year, with encouraging results from its On! nicotine pouch brand and positive On! Plus growth prospects
China: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels
Bangladesh: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of Bangladesh’s current regulations for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Pakistan: nicotine pouch market snapshot, July 2024
30th July 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Pakistan, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics
Spanish government launches public consultation on new tobacco regulations
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products
BAT’s numbers buoyed up by modern oral segment, with significant growth in US
25th July 2024 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco reported a drop in first-half revenue, offset by the continued growth of new categories. BAT expects new-category revenue to be weighted in the second half of 2024, driven by phased launches
With the US governorship race underway, how do candidates view nic alternatives?
25th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Though debate about US president Joe Biden’s potential replacement dominates headlines on the November elections, down-ballot races in many states may impact the future of nicotine alternatives in the country
PMI’s Zyn and Iqos see robust growth, despite supply issues and EU flavour ban
23rd July 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International recorded an outstanding second-quarter and first-half performance, with strong contributions from Iqos and Zyn – despite supply constraints and the EU flavour ban
GINN and Labstat partner to establish standards for novel nicotine products
18th July 2024 - News analysis |
The UK-based Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) has launched a partnership with Labstat International, an independent testing laboratory that mainly operates in the US and Canada
Switzerland finds smoking down, use of alternatives up in 30-year survey results
18th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Swiss authorities have released results of a 30-year study on smoking and tobacco use in the country, tracking answers to a health survey conducted from 1992 to 2022
Polish finance ministry eyes tax hikes on novel and conventional tobacco products
16th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to amend the country’s excise tax legislation, declaring it will significantly increase the rates on e-liquids, novel tobacco products (NTPs), cigarettes and tobacco in 2025
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th July
16th July 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
Venezuela: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2024
16th July 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Venezuela for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
New Health Regulatory Superintendency to regulate tobacco products…
16th July 2024 - Alerts | Central America, El Salvador |
No timeline yet as Canada starts process of further restricting nicotine pouches
12th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government has initiated the process that will lead to new restrictions on nicotine pouches – restrictions some in the industry say should be extended to all nicotine replacement therapy products
Ditching smoking for ENDS products may improve oral health, Italian study finds
12th July 2024 - News analysis |
Users of smoke-free nicotine products may enjoy better dental health than tobacco smokers, according to a study that found electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to be associated with a lower accumulation of dental plaque
Nicotine pouches remain unregulated with no current plans for change…
11th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Pouches could hook youth on nicotine, says US assessment of available research
11th July 2024 - News analysis |
The use of nicotine pouches may lead to potential harmful consequences in young users, according to a US assessment of the not-so-extensive research so far available on the topic
New UK government could favour harm reduction but also a generational ban
9th July 2024 - News analysis |
As the new UK prime minister settles in, attempts are already being made to push novel nicotine regulation to the top of his agenda, and similar attempts are being made by lobbyists in every sector
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th July
9th July 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
A regulatory look at nicotine analogues in the US market
8th July 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report explains what nicotine analogues are and what their current US federal legal status is, looks at criticism of the FDA’s lack of regulations on them, and predicts their future in the country
Ten lessons learned over a decade of covering the novel nicotine industry
4th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
In this part of a series of articles celebrating the tenth anniversary of Tamarind Intelligence, our editorial director shares ten things he’s learned about the sector in the last ten years
