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No tax increase on Italian HTPs in the next two years, but the rise comes in 2026
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
There would be no increase in Italian excise duties on heated tobacco products for the next two years under the new 2024 Budget Bill, but the proposal does set a rate rise in 2026
Rise in snus use among young Swiss as government tries to curb smoking rates
13th November 2023 - News analysis |
Snus is increasingly popular among Swiss consumers – particularly young male users – while cigarette smoking rates keep declining, according to the country’s latest population healthcare survey
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill signed by Senate…
10th November 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
US FDA warns manufacturer for selling unauthorised flavoured ‘nicotine mints’
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
The US FDA has issued a warning letter to manufacturer Nic Nac Naturals for selling unauthorised nicotine lozenges, described as “nicotine mints”, in both 3 mg and 6 mg strengths of nicotine and several flavours
King’s speech sets out UK’s ambitious plans for a smoke-free generation
9th November 2023 - News analysis |
King Charles said in the king’s speech that the UK parliament will try to push through its plan to prevent those born on or after 1st January 2009 from buying cigarettes
Egypt: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, November 2023
8th November 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Egypt for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
MEPs worry EU will bypass them to take up ‘extreme position’ on tobacco control
3rd November 2023 - News analysis |
Members of the European Parliament are raising concerns over what they consider a possible plot by EU bureaucrats to endorse and implement “extreme WHO positions” on tobacco control with no previous consultation
Weekly regulatory podcast: 23rd-27th October
31st October 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
Lithuania: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
31st October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Ireland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
30th October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Ireland for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Altria reports year-to-date ‘resilient’ performance and progress with On!
27th October 2023 - News analysis |
Altria saw a “resilient” performance over the course of the first nine months of 2023, the company said as it reported its results for the third quarter of the year
Norway: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
27th October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for snus, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Norway, covering all policy areas from advertising and retail to notification and taxation
New coalition government may ease taxes on tobacco alternatives in Poland
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
A coalition of centre-right, liberal, and left-wing forces is the most likely to form a new government in Poland before the end of the year, following elections held on 15th October
Plans for fewer tobacco-related points-of-sale and nicotine pouch ban…
26th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Nearly half of Finns want to ban nicotine pouches amid fears of a rise in teen usage
26th October 2023 - News analysis |
Three out of four people in Finland are concerned about the increasing popularity of nicotine pouches among young users, and nearly half of Finns are in favour of a ban, according to a recent survey
Weekly regulatory podcast: 16th-20th October
23rd October 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
PMI accelerates smoke-free growth in Q3, fuelled by Zyn nicotine pouch sales in US
20th October 2023 - News analysis |
Strong sales momentum behind PMI’s Zyn nicotine pouches in the US helped drive the company’s growth in the third quarter, with US sales volume up nearly 66% on the same quarter in 2022
Nicotine pouch and heated tobacco tax bill referred to Senate…
18th October 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Government’s consultation addresses nicotine pouches…
17th October 2023 - Alerts | Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 9th-13th October
17th October 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
Who benefits and who loses out in case of an EU-wide ban on nicotine pouches?
12th October 2023 - Blog |
A ban on nicotine pouches in the EU does not seem far from becoming reality, as a “leaked” report from the European Commission’s bureaucrats shows they apparently want to extend the EU-wide ban on snus to tobacco-free nicotine pouches
Health secretary concerned over stats on youth nicotine pouch use…
11th October 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 2nd-6th October
10th October 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
Possible EU ban on nicotine pouches may jeopardise smoke-free goal, say critics
5th October 2023 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC) reportedly wants to extend the EU-wide ban on snus to tobacco-free nicotine pouches. An EC report revealed on social media by an MEP says the oral tobacco ban has been successful
Panama: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2023
3rd October 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Panama for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising, to labelling and notification
Track-and-trace rules for tobacco and nicotine products in the US
3rd October 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines existing federal rules for tracing tobacco products, as well as the individual states that have chosen to use digital tax stamps as part of their regulatory framework
Hungary: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2023
29th September 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, as well as possible future regulation changes
