LATEST ALERTS
Regulation and legislation
Germany: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, May 2023
3rd May 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
Oral tobacco is prohibited in Germany, with the exception of chewing tobacco. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Germany for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
New rules on tobacco sales in the offing…
3rd May 2023 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th-28th April
3rd May 2023 - 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
Minimum pricing ahead as Russia places new restrictions on heated tobacco sales
2nd May 2023 - News analysis |
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill tightening regulation of alternative tobacco products, intended particularly to curb under-age demand – even though sales to under-18s were already prohibited
Germany: heated tobacco regulation, May 2023
2nd May 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of Germany’s regulatory framework for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from product and packaging requirements to taxation and sanctions
Decision upheld against PMI accused of underhanded advertising in Lithuania
28th April 2023 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International has failed to overturn a decision by Lithuanian authorities that advertising for Iqos devices constitutes tobacco advertising
South Africa playing catch-up with WHO FCTC as Tobacco Control Bill edges closer
27th April 2023 - News analysis |
South Africa’s upcoming Tobacco Control Bill can bring the country’s regulations into line with World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) guidelines
Likely tougher rules on alternatives will hinder anti-smoking efforts, says MEP
25th April 2023 - News analysis |
Czech MEP Radka Maxová says it is impossible to predict the final outcome of the EU debate on revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), but “the trend in EU legislation is clear: abolitionism”
Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th-21st April
25th April 2023 - 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
Bill introduced to reduce nicotine pouch tax…
24th April 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Council of Ministers agrees on proposal to ban nicotine pouch sales…
24th April 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
India’s $17bn smokeless tobacco industry may be hit with ban affecting oral tobacco
21st April 2023 - News analysis |
A ban on the manufacture, storage and sale of flavoured smokeless tobacco products such as gutka and pan masala in the national capital territory of India has been upheld by the Delhi High Court
Senate bill introduced on vending machines near schools, churches…
19th April 2023 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
Deputy PM wants heated tobacco tax to change…
19th April 2023 - Alerts | Asia, South Korea |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th-14th April
19th April 2023 - 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
US FDA proposed rule: requirements for tobacco product manufacturing practice
14th April 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the US Food and Drug Administration proposed rule that would establish a unified regulatory framework for tobacco product manufacturing practice requirements
Belgian ban: nicotine and cannabinoid pouch sales to be illegal this year
14th April 2023 - News analysis |
The sale of nicotine pouches in Belgium has been banned, effective later this year, on the grounds they pose a danger to public health, particularly due to their potential for addiction
Health ministry discusses nicotine pouches and tobacco control…
14th April 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
The sale of heated tobacco products in duty-free stores in the US
13th April 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the federal and state requirements that manufacturers of heated tobacco products need to comply with before selling their products at duty-free stores in the US
The sale of smokeless tobacco products in duty-free stores in the US
13th April 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the federal and general state requirements that manufacturers of smokeless tobacco products need to comply with before selling their products at duty-free stores in the US
Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd-7th April
12th April 2023 - 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
Italy: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, April 2023
12th April 2023 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Italy for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
Italy: heated tobacco regulation, April 2023
12th April 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of Italy’s regulatory framework for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from product and packaging requirements to taxation and sanctions
Argentina’s summary ban on heated tobacco under assault from all sides
11th April 2023 - News analysis |
Argentina’s ban on heated tobacco, which caught many people by surprise at the end of last month, is now subject to challenge on several fronts, including from within the government’s own party
Government approves addiction policy plan, which introduces nicotine pouch taxation…
6th April 2023 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Analysis of US nonprofit organisations’ influence on the tobacco/vaping industry
5th April 2023 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report examines the influence of some of the major public organisations that work to influence policy on tobacco and vaping in the US
Public opinion split over Cleveland’s proposed flavour ban…
3rd April 2023 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
MP requests suspension of recent heated tobacco decree…
3rd April 2023 - Alerts | Argentina, South America |
Heated and oral tobacco tax increases on 1st April…
31st March 2023 - Alerts | Canada, North America |
Tobacco retail licence bill submitted…
31st March 2023 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
