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Tax
EU member states voice concerns over plan revising Tobacco Taxation Directive
13th October 2025 - News analysis |
The proposal for a revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD), presented to the Economic and Financial Affairs Council on 10th October, was welcomed by all EU member states, as they supported its general objectives
New Japanese prime minister likely to move ahead with heated tobacco tax hike
13th October 2025 - News analysis |
Set to be confirmed within weeks as Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has not expressed support for reversing a planned heated tobacco tax rise but may push back against stricter anti-smoking regulations
New GCC tax could be extended to tobacco and alternative products…
10th October 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
Greece: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, October 2025
8th October 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework in place for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco in Greece, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and packaging restrictions
The European Union Cardiovascular Health Plan: what you need to know
8th October 2025 - News analysis |
The European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health is set to adopt reports on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. We summarise the key points
Court to review the taxability of Velo nicotine pouches…
6th October 2025 - Alerts | North America, Texas, United States |
HTPs and nic pouches not included in the list of smoking cessation tools…
3rd October 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Two tax agreements amended, affecting tobacco and nicotine products…
3rd October 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
Support for EU changes to excise duties and products they cover…
2nd October 2025 - Alerts | Czech Republic, Europe |
Nicotine pouch tax in effect from today…
1st October 2025 - Alerts | North America, Rhode Island, United States |
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
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
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
Czech Republic: nicotine pouch market snapshot, September 2025
29th September 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in the Czech Republic, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics
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
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
New bill would set licence requirements and 32% tax on pouches…
25th September 2025 - Alerts | Michigan, North America, United States |
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
Budget report shows tobacco taxes no longer source of revenue…
22nd September 2025 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
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
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
Enforcement tracker: targeted raids achieve record results around the globe
18th September 2025 - News analysis |
We utilise data in the newest edition of TobaccoIntelligence’s enforcement tracker to identify trends in enforcement action, looking at how priorities in terms of product, location and type of offence are changing over time
EU Tobacco Taxation Directive and Tobacco Products Directive timeline
17th September 2025 - News analysis |
This summary of the main events in the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) and Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) review process will be updated as further developments occur
