
Regulation and legislation




Bill regulating HTPs and pouches passes its first vote…
23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Peru, South America |




Event next week will inform industry about new tobacco legislation…
20th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |



The latest revision of the EU TPD – what’s in it for alternative nicotine products?
19th September 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
There is still little concrete information on what the EU will do in its next revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, though the primary focus will likely be emerging tobacco products


BIR regulations update floor prices of HTPs…
19th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Global regulatory response to pouches and heated tobacco products ramps up
19th September 2024 - News analysis |
As nations worldwide tighten their grip on nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, a wave of regulatory changes is reshaping the market – driving industry adjustments and prompting further regulatory responses

Reduced-nicotine policies more effective if flavoured vapes stay, suggests US study
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
Banning popular flavours to discourage youth vaping may jeopardise efforts to curb smoking rates in adults at risk, according to a study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association



European Commission targets HTPs and vapes in major smoke-free expansion
18th September 2024 - News analysis |
The European Commission is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting heated tobacco products (HTPs) and e-cigarettes alongside traditional smoking


Anti-tobacco group says tobacco taxes too low…
18th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |

Anti-tobacco group calls for ban on films violating tobacco laws…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |



Council of States approves partial revision of Tobacco Products Act…
17th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |


Italy’s tax system could favour big brands, but what about novel nicotine products?
16th September 2024 - News analysis |
Arguments that the minimum excise duty on conventional cigarettes may disadvantage smaller brands could also indirectly apply to alternative nicotine products, but the impact would likely be minimal



South Africa: nicotine pouch market snapshot, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in South Africa, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics

Guatemala: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Guatemala for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas



Bill to increase fines for under-age sales of HTPs passes first reading…
13th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |

Environmental tracker: significant developments from summer 2024
12th September 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report aims to highlight the most significant changes that have occurred in TobaccoIntelligence’s EU environmental tracker in summer 2024

Government introduces smoke-free and regulated products bill…
12th September 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, New Zealand |


Harm-prevention action plan created for CIS member states…
12th September 2024 - Alerts | Armenia, Asia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |

Citizens’ initiative for generational sales ban finds political support…
12th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |


Give the people what they want in heated products – as long as that’s not banned
12th September 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Brands that find a way to successfully deliver flavour while appealing to diversifying consumer desires will be best poised for success in a maturing heated tobacco market

Registration requirement for tobacco product retailers being considered…
10th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |

Details on Tobacco and Vapes Bill coming ‘very soon’…
10th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |

Health committee deliberates on tobacco bill…
10th September 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |


What would a Harris White House look like for US tobacco and nicotine policies?
9th September 2024 - News analysis |
US Republicans and their supporters are going to try to tie Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to the record of outgoing president Joe Biden, including on the menthol ban proposed by the current administration


Prior to US elections, Trump’s stance on nicotine alternative products has evolved
6th September 2024 - News analysis |
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump’s position towards vaping evolved over the course of his former presidential term, and his position on other nicotine alternatives is unclear


US FDA’s new rule bolsters youth tobacco safeguards without any major disruption
5th September 2024 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new rule that increases age restrictions on tobacco and e-cigarette sales, continuing its mission to protect young people from tobacco addiction
