
Regulation and legislation



Federal regulations’ freeze to affect pending tobacco rules…
22nd January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |


Germany’s 2025 elections: CDU leads with moderate stance on nicotine alternatives
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
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

Poland proposes strict regulations on nicotine pouches to close legal loopholes
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
Under a new draft bill, nicotine pouches – including synthetic nicotine variants – would be classified as related products under Poland’s tobacco laws, subjecting them to the same stringent restrictions as traditional tobacco products and e-cigarettes

US FDA nicotine cap proposal: optimism in the face of uncertainty, delays, lawsuits
20th January 2025 - News analysis |
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

Bill introduced to create ENDS public directory…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Mississippi, North America, United States |

Bill to ban sale of flavoured nicotine products introduced…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |

Two bills aiming to hike cigarette tax would apply to heated tobacco…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Georgia US, North America, United States |

Bill seeks to impose 75% tax on non-tobacco nic products…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Connecticut, North America, United States |

Bill proposes suspension of tobacco tax hike…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

Montenegro: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, January 2025
17th January 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Montenegro for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas



US FDA allows marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches and flavours other than tobacco
17th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, marking the first time the agency has approved such products



Montenegro: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, January 2025
16th January 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Montenegro for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas


Could 2025 be the year for heated tobacco regulation in Argentina and the EAEU?
16th January 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
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

US FDA’s proposal to cap nicotine in cigarettes approaches final hurdles
15th January 2025 - News analysis |
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

UK nicotine pouch market expands with innovation and rising consumer demand
15th January 2025 - News analysis |
Despite a landscape dominated by regulatory uncertainty, the UK nicotine pouch market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by rising consumer demand for harm-reduction products and healthier alternatives to smoking

Public consultation launched on tobacco shop restrictions…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |


FDA issues proposed rule reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Bill introduced to ban cooling substance in vapour products…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Bill introduced to ban sales of sweets resembling tobacco products…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

DTI reminds HTP manufacturers to register for licence…
14th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |


Bill aims to ban flavoured tobacco products…
14th January 2025 - Alerts | Indiana, North America, United States |

Governor’s budget proposal includes raising cigarette tax rate…
13th January 2025 - Alerts | Maine, North America, United States |

Bill introduced to include ‘nicotine analogues’ in law definitions…
13th January 2025 - Alerts | Nebraska, North America, United States |

Bill proposing a birthdate ban for e-cigs and tobacco introduced…
13th January 2025 - Alerts | Indiana, North America, United States |



FDA proposed nicotine level rule passes OMB review…
10th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Authority updates notified tobacco products list…
10th January 2025 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |


Bill introduced would ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine products…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |

Heated tobacco product taxes up nearly 20%…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |


Vape distribution ban bill will not affect tobacco heating systems…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Could nicotine pouches be next in the crosshairs for stricter EU regulation?
9th January 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
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

Bill increasing taxes on vapour products is introduced…
8th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |


Tougher laws, EU TPD3 and first-time pouch regulations: what 2025 may bring
8th January 2025 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence predicts 2025 will be very important for nicotine alternatives, with key decisions to be made and regulation expected to become tougher overall

New bills aim to restrict flavoured nic pouches and smokeless tobacco…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Peru: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, January 2025
7th January 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Peru, covering all policy areas from advertising and labelling restrictions to notification and taxation
