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This short report examines some of the most important changes implemented in our Policy Radar update for the second half of November, December and up until 10th January 2025
The nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmentalist and vaccine sceptic, as US secretary of health could have indirect implications for the nicotine alternatives industry, even in Europe
A second Health and Human Services secretary nomination hearing for Robert F Kennedy Jr. devolved into arguments over “science”, overshadowed by news of his alleged use of a nicotine pouch during his first hearing
The first fiery hearing for the confirmation of Robert F Kennedy Jr. as US secretary of health and human services went on with plenty of fireworks but little of substance for the nicotine alternatives industry
This database includes information about legislators that have proposed or sponsored bills related to tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the last four years
Nicotine alternatives have gone unmentioned through the initial flurry of actions taken after the inauguration of US president Donald Trump, but several executive orders and proposals will have an impact on the sector
In something of a disconnect in US public health policy, the proposal for a rule to limit the nicotine content for most combustible tobacco products represents a major change from years of prior decisions
Germany’s elections on 23rd February puts regulation of nicotine alternatives at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects its new proposal for a very low nicotine cap on conventional cigarettes to be a net positive for alternative nicotine products
TobaccoIntelligence analysts make two riskier predictions: Argentina will move to legalise and regulate nicotine alternatives, and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will take steps to regulate them in 2025
The US Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to slash nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products has cleared White House review, although it is still far from certain that the rule will come into force
As Europe tightens its grip on disposable vapes with bans and restrictions addressing environmental and public health concerns, attention is beginning to shift to another rapidly growing nicotine product: nicotine pouches
This short report examines some of the most important developments outlined in our Policy Radar update for the second half of October and the first half of November (up until 18th)
We look back at predictions TobaccoIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the nicotine alternatives industry throughout the year
Finnish authorities plan to create a legal nicotine pouch market. However, the government has reversed a previous bill that would have permitted a greater range of flavours, and a new bill proposes tighter restrictions
A new study examining the economic relationship between cannabis and tobacco consumption in Australia has shown striking differences in how the two substances interact across age groups
The UK passed an amended version of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at the end of November, imposing new restrictions on the two industries
The TobaccoIntelligence monthly regulatory podcast provides insight and analysis on the major regulatory developments of the previous month affecting the sector
The year that was 2024 saw the start of an inevitable regulatory pushback against increasing sales of nicotine alternatives, with multiple countries continuing to implement flavour bans on heated tobacco, and more restrictions on nicotine pouches
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s ambitious proposal to slash nicotine levels in cigarettes unexpectedly reached a critical new milestone as it entered the Office of Management and Budget for review on 10th December
This report provides insights and analysis around the subject of single-use plastic filters, looking at both European and global developments
Several minor nominations by US president-elect Donald Trump could have a major impact on the future of nicotine alternatives in the country
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