
Regulation and legislation



Poland: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, September 2025
30th September 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Poland for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation to market access



Finland: nicotine pouch market snapshot, September 2025
30th September 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Finland, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics

Jordan: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, September 2025
30th September 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory regime in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Jordan, covering all policy areas

Council of State warns of flaws in bill on tobacco sales restrictions…
30th September 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |


Will the UK’s and the EU’s new taxes for novel nicotine products cause chaos?
30th September 2025 - News analysis |
Upcoming international developments such as the EU TTD and COP11 may not directly affect the UK in the short term, but they could reshape the country’s strategy on tobacco harm reduction

Summary of member states’ positions on EU budget and tobacco taxation proposals – September 2025
29th September 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a narrative summary of the known positions of European Union member states’ governments on proposed EU fiscal policies – specifically, two aspects of current fiscal discussions at the EU level

Excise tax on heated tobacco products in the Middle East and North Africa region
29th September 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides details of excise tax on heated tobacco products in the Middle East and North Africa region, covering regulatory frameworks, the basis for calculating tax, and mechanisms to ensure compliance

Health organisations urge FDA to stop Big Tobacco bypassing law…
29th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Jordan: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2025
29th September 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Jordan for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from market access and advertising to taxation

Ireland decides not to regulate nicotine pouches but wait to see if EU does it first
26th September 2025 - News analysis |
Ireland will not regulate nicotine pouches at this time, despite the products already being widespread in the market and currently being sold without restrictions since they are not specifically regulated

FDA posts materials related to Iqos MRTP renewal application…
26th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |




Nicotine pouch monopoly lawsuit against PMI and Swedish Match dismissed…
25th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

New bill would set licence requirements and 32% tax on pouches…
25th September 2025 - Alerts | Michigan, North America, United States |

Canada plans tougher action on illicit tobacco trade in upcoming law review
25th September 2025 - News analysis |
The Canadian government is setting the stage for a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products, putting enforcement at the centre of the next round of changes to the federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act

Couriers prohibited from offering or delivering tobacco products…
25th September 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |







Denmark: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2025
23rd September 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from market access and taxation to labelling and advertising requirements


Subcommittee approves amendment on synthetic nicotine…
22nd September 2025 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |



US FDA signals a preference for nicotine pouches with new fast-track PMTA pilot
22nd September 2025 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouches will be able to move more quickly through the US marketing authorisation process, following the launch of a pilot programme that acknowledges their place on the continuum of risk



US FDA to continue withholding full rationale for tobacco product denials
19th September 2025 - News analysis |
While the US Food and Drug Administration is embracing transparency by releasing full rejection letters for pharmaceuticals, it does not plan do the same for tobacco product denials

Government water agency calls for action on tobacco law…
19th September 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |

Court appeal by HHS to lift injunction blocking CTP layoffs denied…
19th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |


FDA launches pilot PMTA review programme for pouches…
19th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

European nations move to bring nicotine pouches under strict tobacco regulation
18th September 2025 - News analysis |
Some EU member states view nicotine pouches as an emerging threat to public health, especially for young people. Consequently, they are bringing these products under new or more stringent tobacco regulations

Senators urge FDA to finalise proposed rule that would cap nicotine levels…
18th September 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

A push for amended Tobacco Control Law to eradicate tobacco use…
18th September 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bangladesh |


India: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2025
18th September 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report provides detailed analysis of India’s current regulatory framework for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from market access and taxation to advertising and packaging requirements


