
Regulation and legislation


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 through its rigorous premarket tobacco product application process



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


FDA import alert updates aim to stop entry of unauthorised products…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |



Bill to ban heated tobacco adopted in first reading…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Uzbekistan |

Peru: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, January 2025
3rd January 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Peru, covering all policy areas from advertising and labelling restrictions to notification and taxation

Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, Oct – Nov 2024
2nd January 2025 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important developments outlined in our Policy Radar update for the second half of October and the first half of November (up until 18th)

Did we get it right? TobaccoIntelligence’s industry predictions for 2024 reviewed
31st December 2024 - News analysis |
We look back at predictions TobaccoIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the nicotine alternatives industry throughout the year

Finland tightens up flavour and content rules for planned nicotine pouch market
30th December 2024 - News analysis |
Finnish authorities plan to create a legal nicotine pouch market. However, the government has reversed a previous bill that would have permitted a greater range of flavours, and a new bill proposes tighter restrictions

Mexico’s new constitutional vape ban means PMI’s Iqos is on shaky ground
27th December 2024 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI)’s judicial permission to sell heated tobacco products in Mexico is in jeopardy following the approval by Mexico’s Senate to ban vapes in the nation’s constitution

Australian study: tobacco and cannabis are both complements and substitutes
27th December 2024 - News analysis |
A new study examining the economic relationship between cannabis and tobacco consumption in Australia has shown striking differences in how the two substances interact across age groups