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EC sets early 2026 TPD goal, hinting at stricter rules for new nicotine products
12th September 2025 - News analysis |
The EU’s Tobacco Products Directive might be adopted by early next year, as the European Commission (EC)’s updated public consultation website indicates a proposal is planned for adoption in the first quarter of 2026
Romania: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2025
12th September 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Romania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and market access to advertising and packaging
GCC to form working group to build electronic tax system…
10th September 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates |
The EU’s tax proposal: forecasting outcomes and identifying loopholes
5th September 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
The report is structured as a Q&A and focuses on forecasting and analysing some specific answers in relation to the revision of the EU’s Tobacco Taxation Directive
Federal oversight of Pakistan’s tobacco sector is restored after a policy reversal
5th September 2025 - News analysis |
This year began with a major policy shift for Pakistan’s tobacco sector, when the Federal Cabinet decided to dissolve the national Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) and transfer its functions to the provinces
Health experts accuse EC of ignoring science in new tobacco tax proposal
3rd September 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission (EC)’s plan to overhaul EU tobacco taxation has triggered a backlash from public health groups, industry and member states alike
New procedures involving HTP taxes start next month…
3rd September 2025 - Alerts | Alabama, North America, United States |
Egypt: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2025
2nd September 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 Egypt, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and packaging restrictions
Appeals court decision against US tariffs could impact novel nicotine industry
2nd September 2025 - News analysis |
The appeals court held that the president lacked the constitutional authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional authorisation, but the tariffs remain until 14th October, allowing for a possible appeal to the Supreme Court
Heated tobacco excise tax to increase annually from 1st January…
29th August 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Kazakhstan |
Possible reshuffle in France may alter stance on EU Tobacco Excise Directive
28th August 2025 - News analysis |
The announcement of a confidence vote scheduled for 8th September poses an existential threat to the French government, potentially impacting Paris’s support for the revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED)
EU environmental trackers, August 2025
28th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory data , Regulatory data |
This tracker covers sustainability policy proposals affecting the tobacco and nicotine sectors in the European Union and will be updated regularly
EU tobacco tax plan faces pushback on harm reduction, illegal trade, sovereignty
27th August 2025 - News analysis |
Most European Union member states have yet to respond officially to the proposed Tobacco Excise Directive, but some have already warned the measures could undermine national sovereignty and damage local industries
Enforcement tracker: most seizures stem from duty evasion, not youth appeal
26th August 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
Excise tax deregistration possible on EmaraTax platform…
26th August 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Nordic industry group urges EU to tax tobacco and nicotine alternatives by risk
25th August 2025 - News analysis |
As the EU considers expanding the scope of the Tobacco Excise Directive to cover heated tobacco, nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes, a Nordic group urges a risk-based approach to taxation to encourage smokers to quit
Regulatory insights on herbal heated products in Europe, August 2025
25th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides insights into the views of customs and health authorities, as well as regulatory regimes, in 31 European countries on herbal heated products
Sweden: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, August 2025
22nd August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Sweden for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas
US nicotine pouch taxation landscape: federal and state overview
22nd August 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report looks at current tax systems and rates for nicotine pouches in every US state plus the District of Columbia, and it analyses proposed tax bills in seven states
South Africa: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2025
20th August 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco in South Africa, covering all policy areas
Egypt: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, August 2025
20th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Egypt for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to public use and market access
Taiwan lifts its HTP ban but imposes strict rules to manage market growth
20th August 2025 - News analysis |
Taiwan’s health officials have lifted a ban on heated tobacco products (HTPs), conditionally approving 14 products from two companies, but said stricter regulations on the marketing of these HTPs will be implemented
US heated tobacco taxation landscape: federal and state overview
11th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report looks at current tax systems and rates for heated tobacco products in every US state plus the District of Columbia, and it analyses proposed tax bills in nine states
Haypp backs EU tax directive amid strong growth in nicotine pouch sales in H1 2025
8th August 2025 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an e-commerce player specialising in nicotine pouches and snus, closed the first half of the year with growing performance driven by the nicotine pouch segment
Romania: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, August 2025
8th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Romania for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from taxation to market access
Philippines: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2025
7th August 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in the Philippines for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
EU Commission on course to review Tobacco Products Directive by Q2 2026
7th August 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission is on track to review the Tobacco Products Directive and the Tobacco Advertising Directive after several delays, TobaccoIntelligence understands from sources close to the Commission
Philippines: heated tobacco and herbal heated products regulation, August 2025
6th August 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in the Philippines, covering all policy areas
EU TED revision: pouches could be hit hardest among nicotine alternatives
6th August 2025 - News analysis |
While the EU’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonise taxation across EU member states, its projected impacts vary widely among product categories
New tax on oral nicotine products starts 1st January 2026…
31st July 2025 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
