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Politics & policy
Health experts accuse EC of ignoring science in new tobacco tax proposal
3rd September 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC)’s plan to overhaul EU tobacco taxation has triggered a backlash from public health groups, industry and member states alike
Appeals court decision against US tariffs could impact novel nicotine industry
2nd September 2025 - News analysis |
The appeals court held that the president lacked the constitutional authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional authorisation, but the tariffs remain until 14th October, allowing for a possible appeal to the Supreme Court
Health groups urge FDA to act on proposed nicotine standard and expansion…
1st September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Possible reshuffle in France may alter stance on EU Tobacco Excise Directive
28th August 2025 - News analysis |
The announcement of a confidence vote scheduled for 8th September poses an existential threat to the French government, potentially impacting Paris’s support for the revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED)
EU environmental trackers, August 2025
28th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory data , Regulatory data |
This tracker covers sustainability policy proposals affecting the tobacco and nicotine sectors in the European Union and will be updated regularly
EU tobacco tax plan faces pushback on harm reduction, illegal trade, sovereignty
27th August 2025 - News analysis |
Most European Union member states have yet to respond officially to the proposed Tobacco Excise Directive, but some have already warned the measures could undermine national sovereignty and damage local industries
New health minister temporarily appointed from BBB party…
27th August 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
CDA electoral programme includes restrictions on nicotine products…
27th August 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general calls for continuation of the NYTS…
18th August 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
EU Commission on course to review Tobacco Products Directive by Q2 2026
7th August 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission is on track to review the Tobacco Products Directive and the Tobacco Advertising Directive after several delays, TobaccoIntelligence understands from sources close to the Commission
WHO to challenge the tobacco industry’s ‘harm reduction’ narrative at COP11 talks
7th August 2025 - News analysis |
Harm reduction as a concept is squarely in the sights of the World Health Organization’s (WHO)’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) at its upcoming 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11)
Elections announced for 2026 could result in tobacco policy change…
6th August 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Health minister wants change in tobacco views, advocates for Tobacco Bill…
4th August 2025 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
RFK Jr. says pouches are safest way to consume nicotine…
31st July 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Legal challenges keep US OSH alive while public health experts debate what’s next
25th July 2025 - News analysis |
Talk of the US Office on Smoking and Health’s demise may have been premature, as its employee dismissals have been held up by lawsuits. But what would a post-OSH world look like?
Egypt increases cigarette taxes again, ignoring HTPs and stirring up debate
24th July 2025 - News analysis |
Egypt has intensified its tobacco taxation policy with yet another cigarette price hike, sparking concerns among some officials that the tax amendment fails to address e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products
Strong opposition from some EU member states could halt recast TED
22nd July 2025 - News analysis |
As tensions over US tariffs simmer, a new fiscal battle has erupted in Europe, where the European Commission’s proposal to expand tobacco taxes has provoked sharp resistance from key European Union member states
State secretary: under-21 nic sales ban possible, not generational ban…
21st July 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Proposed EU tobacco tax hike risks revolt over member state sovereignty
17th July 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission’s proposal to tap into national tobacco taxes to fund its expanded budget could spark a contentious debate among member states, which may view it as an overreach into their financial sovereignty
What could happen to the market as Trump spares China in latest tariff battle
15th July 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
China’s exclusion from the new measures, slated to take effect from 1st August, should not be interpreted as a détente, but rather as a tactical choice
Mass calls for government to strengthen Tobacco Control Act…
14th July 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Youth call on government to implement stricter tobacco laws…
11th July 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |
Changes in government likely to affect tobacco policies…
9th July 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Global elections: bad news for tobacco harm reduction?
8th July 2025 - Press releases |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Global elections: bad news for tobacco harm reduction? Supporters of vaping, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco had hoped for a “Trump effect” in cutting regulation Recent elections around the world have mostly been a disappointment for advocates of e-cigarettes and other less harmful forms of nicotine, according to a new analysis from […]
Trump’s second term so far: pouch use during hearings and government cuts
3rd July 2025 - News analysis |
The first six months of the current administration under US president Donald Trump can be defined by its use of executive orders and imposition of tariffs on goods imported into the US
