
Regulation and legislation




Expanded heated tobacco regulations now in force…
12th August 2024 - Alerts | Central America, Costa Rica |

Weekly regulatory podcast: August
12th August 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

TRIS notified of bill to transpose heated tobacco flavour ban, regulate pouches…
9th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |



Big Tobacco pleased about growth but mum on impact from regulatory changes
8th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings

China: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, August 2024
7th August 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels

Prime minister Hasina resigns…
5th August 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |


List of notified tobacco products and ingredients updated…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |

Consultation open on proposed tobacco cost recovery framework…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |



Senate committee to vote on heated tobacco regulation on 20th August…
2nd August 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |




China: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels

Bangladesh: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of Bangladesh’s current regulations for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

Does research indicate nicotine caps on nic products could benefit public health?
31st July 2024 - News analysis |
Lower nicotine content levels make tobacco products less addictive, but in vapes, they may lead users to compensate their intake by increasing the pace and intensity of their puffs, according to a recent study




Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July
30th July 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 and KT&G to collaborate on regulatory submissions for HTPs…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, North America, South Korea, United States |


Court confirms FDA can regulate health aspect of tobacco products…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Maduro declared president in disputed elections…
30th July 2024 - Alerts | South America, Venezuela |

Dutch citizen petition for generational tobacco ban unlikely to go much further
30th July 2024 - News analysis |
A citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation, which aims to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products to those born on or after 1st January 2012 and has been admitted to the House of Representatives, is unlikely to become law


Minnesota takes on Big Tobacco to get alleged millions owed for the US state
29th July 2024 - News analysis |
Tobacco companies are trying to get out of obligations to pay agreed settlements over illicit marketing practices, officials in Minnesota allege, and the state is taking companies to court over attempts to minimise payments


Spanish government launches public consultation on new tobacco regulations
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products

Southeast Asia regulatory round-up, July 2024
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
Expect a flurry of regulations on vaping and other alternative nicotine products in Southeast Asia over the second half of 2024. TobaccoIntelligence looks at regulatory developments in the region


Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July
25th July 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



With the US governorship race underway, how do candidates view nic alternatives?
25th July 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
Though debate about US president Joe Biden’s potential replacement dominates headlines on the November elections, down-ballot races in many states may impact the future of nicotine alternatives in the country

Single-use plastic filters: global and EU developments, July 2024
24th July 2024 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights and analysis around the subject of single-use plastic filters, looking at both European and global developments

Bill to introduce track-and-trace stamps heads to second reading…
24th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Order issued to change warning notices in tobacco retailers…
24th July 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |


Bill introduced to criminalise the manufacture, import and sale of heated tobacco…
22nd July 2024 - Alerts | Brazil, South America |


