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What could EU elections mean for the tobacco industry? Analysis of over 100 parties’ views on novel products
6th June 2024 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This report analyses the position on novel products of over 100 EU-affiliated political parties across the 27 EU member states to understand the aftermath of the EU elections and their impact on tobacco policies
Can a WHO witch hunt stop the next generation from getting hooked?
6th June 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The World Health Organization (WHO) chose to dedicate this year’s World No Tobacco Day to exposing practices used by the tobacco industry to “hook the next generation” into becoming its customers for life
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th – 31st May
5th June 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
Provisional coalition agreement reached…
5th June 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
ANC loses majority in National Assembly…
4th June 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Inform people about smoking alternatives, say experts…
4th June 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Latin America: regulatory news round-up
3rd June 2024 - News analysis |
Developments in the alternatives category in some Latin American countries may feed new hopes for legality and regulation. However, the majority keep heading towards stringent regulations or prohibitions
Claudia Sheinbaum wins presidential elections…
3rd June 2024 - Alerts | Mexico, North America |
Smoke-free targets could have been met had the EU embraced harm reduction
30th May 2024 - News analysis |
If the EU had embraced harm reduction from the outset, it would have already achieved its smoke-free goals, according to Swedish member of European Parliament (MEP) Johan Nissinen
Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th May – 24th May
30th 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-free citizens’ initiative presented to House…
30th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Sunak’s UK smoking ban on pause, not fast forward, but Labour may press ahead
29th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban bill is likely to be scrapped after it was not mentioned in the final business in the House of Commons following Sunak’s call for a snap general election
PAHO prepares for World No Tobacco Day 2024…
29th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, North America, South America |
Colombia updates tobacco law to regulate, not ban, popular smoking alternatives
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
A law to regulate vaping, heated tobacco and oral nicotine products in Colombia for the first time was signed into law by president Gustavo Petro on 9th May. Products are now legal, with some restrictions
Netherlands edges closer to full ban on nicotine pouches with new proposal
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Dutch House of Representatives gave the green light to a proposal seeking to ban nicotine pouches completely in a move that seems to illustrate how the Netherlands is becoming increasingly anti–novel nicotine
Poland set to regulate HTPs for first time to obtain product data and test results
24th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Polish Ministry of Health has released a new draft bill that regulates heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the country for the first time and introduces a new definition of HTPs into the country’s legislation
An industry win as Panama’s Supreme Court rules HTP ban unconstitutional
24th May 2024 - News analysis |
In a victory for Panama’s heated tobacco and vaping industries, the country’s Supreme Court declared a 2022 law unconstitutional that completely banned e-cigarettes as well as heated tobacco and similar devices
Tobacco and Vapes Bill won’t pass before July election…
24th May 2024 - Alerts | United Kingdom |
MEP elections: navigating the rightward shift and its impact on the tobacco sector
23rd May 2024 - News analysis |
A rise in support for radical and nationalist right-wing parties across Europe is not expected to dismantle the existing grand coalition of political groups during the upcoming elections for members of European Parliament, analysts suggest
UK snap general elections on 4th July could affect tobacco products industry…
23rd May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
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
Government proposes complete regulation of nic pouches…
21st May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |
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
Senate committees’ public hearing on heated tobacco bill on 21st May…
17th May 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |
Compromise is key for the future of novel products and harm reduction in Europe
16th May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The next European Parliament may feature a new mix of members who are likely to change Europe’s conservative stance on novel products and include harm-reduction strategies as part of the debate
EU elections may bring harm-reduction issues into focus, says tobacco group rep
15th May 2024 - News analysis |
With EU elections looming, tobacco harm-reduction issues could play an important role and contribute to potential shifts in policy focus, despite the varying political stances across parties, says Frank Henkler-Stephani
Biden’s new tariff on lithium-ion batteries from China to impact HTPs…
14th May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, China, United States |
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
With another White House menthol ban delay, is it just politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative can go to House…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
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
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
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
