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Norway: nicotine pouch market snapshot, May 2024
24th May 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Norway, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics …


Ireland looking to have 21 be the new 18 when it comes to legal age for tobacco use
23rd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, affecting heated tobacco products but not (yet) nioctine pouches or vapour products

Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd May 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

Nicotine pouch amendment adopted by the House…
22nd May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Government proposes complete regulation of nic pouches…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Bosnia and Herzegovina: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
21st May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Slovakia plans annual increase to a tax on nicotine-containing products, from 2025
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned

Moves to apply excise tax to nicotine pouches for the first time in Poland
17th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Finance has released a legislative proposal which indicates that an excise tax will be imposed on nicotine pouches for the first time – with support from tobacco companies

Vaping Products Bill, affecting HTPs and nic pouches, becomes law today…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |

Inhaling device submitted for UK MHRA approval as nicotine replacement therapy
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy (NTR) in the UK

Next-gen product innovation bolsters Imperial Brands’ half-yearly revenue
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Imperial Brands delivered a solid performance for the first half of the year ended 31st March 2024, boosted by scaling up its existing footprint and stepping up innovation across all next-generation product categories

New budget act to give health minister sweeping powers over pouches in Canada
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, is about to get new powers to govern nicotine pouches as well as other products approved under Canada’s natural health products regime

House of Representatives discussing a possible nicotine pouch ban…
15th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Pakistan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
15th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the current regulatory framework in place in Pakistan for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco products, covering all policy areas

Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 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

Next EU Parliament should listen to consumers on novel tobacco products
13th May 2024 - News analysis |
The next European Parliament should make sure that consumers’ demands are met, as its soon-to-be-elected members carry out the revision of the EU tobacco policy framework, according to current parliamentarian Pietro Fiocchi

Ploom X is the feather in JTI’s cap as reduced-risk products boost Q1 results
9th May 2024 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) delivered a robust performance in the first quarter of 2024, partly thanks to a double-digit increase in reduced-risk product revenue – driven mainly by the heated tobacco sticks segment


Bill transposes heated tobacco flavour ban and regulates nic pouches…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |



Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 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

Colombia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2024
7th May 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Colombia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Retail sector wants to play bigger role in EU’s policies on novel tobacco products
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
The European Confederation of Tobacco Retailers (CEDT) has called for greater involvement of the retail sector when EU lawmakers formulate policies on tobacco alternatives and nicotine products


Balancing between adult harm reduction and youth addiction – the debate goes on
2nd May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The debate over the approach healthcare providers should take when it comes to suggesting alternative products to help adult patients quit smoking has been ongoing for quite some time, but it’s still controversial

New MEPs may usher in less conservative EU approach to novel tobacco products
2nd May 2024 - News analysis |
Changes in the European Parliament composition may favour a more open approach towards harm reduction, although currently the EU Commission maintains a conservative stance, according to member of European Parliament (MEP) Radka Maxová


Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 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



Tax regulation for HTPs and nic pouches published in Official Gazette…
29th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Altria ‘on track to deliver’ for the year with boost from On! pouches in the US
26th April 2024 - News analysis |
Oral tobacco continues to make a significant contribution to Altria’s numbers, as the company reported its results for the first quarter of 2024 with encouraging earnings from its On! nicotine pouch brand

Industry says EC not heeding its concerns in EU Tobacco Products Directive revision
25th April 2024 - News analysis |
Representatives from the European tobacco industry hope the renewal of the EU Parliament, following elections in June, will bring about changes in the EU Commission (EC)’s attitude towards them


Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April
24th April 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

PMI’s smoke-free momentum continues to build in 2024, fuelled by Iqos and Zyn
24th April 2024 - News analysis |
PMI continued reporting its smoke-free momentum in the first quarter of 2024, announcing 25% organic growth in net revenues and 38% in gross profit – with strong contributions from Iqos and Zyn

Harm-reduction strategies are part of the debate in European Parliament elections
23rd April 2024 - News analysis |
Some 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament, and the outcome could shed light on the future of nicotine pouches



Survey results on nicotine usage rates among young Finns beg further digging
18th April 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Use of alternative nicotine products among younger consumers in Finland is on the rise, but their tobacco use has stayed the same, a survey by the Finnish Association for Substance Abuse Prevention recently found

Heated and oral tobacco tax increases today, 17th April…
17th April 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April
17th April 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


Georgia: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2024
17th April 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Georgia for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Will the next European Parliament have a milder outlook on smoking alternatives?
15th April 2024 - News analysis |
Around 370m Europeans will be called to the polls in June to elect the 720 members of the next European Parliament. The outcome could reshape the narrative around harm-reduction strategies

Lebanon: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2024
15th April 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Lebanon for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches

Turkey: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2024
15th April 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Turkey for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas