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Russia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2023
28th June 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Russia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

Imperial Brands acquires TJP Labs nicotine pouch product range for £65m
27th June 2023 - News analysis |
UK-based tobacco group Imperial Brands has acquired a range of nicotine pouch products from Canadian manufacturer TJP Labs for £65m, and said the move would facilitate its entry into the US modern oral nicotine market

Weekly regulatory podcast: 19th-23rd June
26th June 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


Insights on herbal heated products in selected European countries, June 2023
23rd June 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights into the views of customs and health authorities in selected European countries on herbal heated sticks, including their interpretation of the products, what regulations apply, and more

Finland’s chemicals agency moves to ban ‘dangerously strong’ nicotine pouches
22nd June 2023 - News analysis |
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has banned the sale and marketing of pouches containing 20 mg or more of nicotine



Weekly regulatory podcast: 12th-16th June
19th June 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




No love for novel products? EC accused of bias in tobacco law revision consultation
15th June 2023 - Blog |
A recent public consultation launched by the European Commission to evaluate the revision of Europe’s tobacco laws has raised criticism among respondents who said questions were biased against lower-risk nicotine-based smoking alternatives

Shocked MEPs accuse Swedish medic of promoting snus in speech to committee
14th June 2023 - News analysis |
A Swedish medical expert’s presentation on the use of snus has been strongly criticised by members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who accused him of promoting a harmful nicotine product

BAT petitions Belgium not to ban nicotine pouches, but to follow the Swedish model
13th June 2023 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) will petition Belgium’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, to annul a royal decree set to ban the sale of nicotine pouches from 1st October


Belgium: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2023
13th June 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Belgium for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

Finnish health groups ask retailers to hold nicotine pouch sales for revised laws
12th June 2023 - News analysis |
Finnish public health organisations have sent a joint open letter to retailers, urging them not to sell nicotine pouches while tobacco laws are being revised. Pouch sales boomed after they stopped being classified as medicinal


Austria: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, June 2023
2nd June 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Austria for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation

Tobacco survey results published for World No Tobacco Day…
31st May 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |



Pouch regulations set for 1st July start…
23rd May 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |


BIR releases updated list of tobacco product importers…
22nd May 2023 - Alerts | Philippines |

Analysis and trends of Tamarind Intelligence’s Policy Radar, April 2023
12th May 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the global regulatory trends that follow the data set out in the Policy Radar in order to unveil, to a limited extent, the direction of the discussions that may dominate the tenth session of the Conference of Parties of the WHO FCTC


Cyprus: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2023
11th May 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of Cyprus’s regulatory framework for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

A journey analysis of vaping and nicotine pouch usage: a UK-US comparison
10th May 2023 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report focuses on comparing the nicotine consumption journey in the UK and the US by analysing the time periods through which respondents used different nicotine products, including traditional cigarettes, vaping products and nicotine pouches

Jordan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2023
10th May 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Jordan

Ukraine: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2023
9th May 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Ukraine for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation


Germany: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2023
3rd May 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Oral tobacco is prohibited in Germany, with the exception of chewing tobacco. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Germany for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

PMI reports good numbers, positive momentum of Iqos and Zyn in the US
28th April 2023 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International will focus on heated tobacco and nicotine pouches as the alternatives that can help it meet its goal of becoming a majority smoke-free revenue company by 2025


Finland: nicotine pouch market snapshot, April 2023
26th April 2023 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Finland, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics

Council of Ministers agrees on proposal to ban nicotine pouch sales…
24th April 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

India’s $17bn smokeless tobacco industry may be hit with ban affecting oral tobacco
21st April 2023 - News analysis |
A ban on the manufacture, storage and sale of flavoured smokeless tobacco products such as gutka and pan masala in the national capital territory of India has been upheld by the Delhi High Court


Panama COP won’t sway many minds but may set the tone on heated tobacco
20th April 2023 - Blog |
Tobacco control’s catchiest acronym is back later this year, with the next WHO FCTC COP (World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties) due to be held in Panama in November



Belgian ban: nicotine and cannabinoid pouch sales to be illegal this year
14th April 2023 - News analysis |
The sale of nicotine pouches in Belgium has been banned, effective later this year, on the grounds they pose a danger to public health, particularly due to their potential for addiction


Health ministry discusses nicotine pouches and tobacco control…
14th April 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd-7th April
12th April 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: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2023
12th April 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Italy for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
