LATEST ALERTS
Tax
Budget bill enacted, with no change to tobacco taxes…
28th July 2025 - Alerts | North America, Ohio, United States |
Bill passed to extend tax to pouches and other nicotine products…
25th July 2025 - Alerts | North America, Rhode Island, United States |
South Africa: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, July 2025
24th July 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in South Africa for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas and possible future regulation
Egypt increases cigarette taxes again, ignoring HTPs and stirring up debate
24th July 2025 - News analysis |
Egypt has intensified its tobacco taxation policy with yet another cigarette price hike, sparking concerns among some officials that the tax amendment fails to address e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products
Strong opposition from some EU member states could halt recast TED
22nd July 2025 - News analysis |
As tensions over US tariffs simmer, a new fiscal battle has erupted in Europe, where the European Commission’s proposal to expand tobacco taxes has provoked sharp resistance from key European Union member states
Shift to tiered volumetric tax for drinks could happen for other goods…
21st July 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Updated EU tax directive covers HTPs and pouches, hikes member state taxes
18th July 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission has officially adopted a proposal for a recast of the Tobacco Excise Directive, expanding the scope of the directive to include heated tobacco products (HTPs), nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes
Proposed EU tobacco tax hike risks revolt over member state sovereignty
17th July 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission’s proposal to tap into national tobacco taxes to fund its expanded budget could spark a contentious debate among member states, which may view it as an overreach into their financial sovereignty
IMF suggests higher taxes on oral tobacco products to boost income…
17th July 2025 - Alerts | Central America, El Salvador |
Ukraine: heated tobacco and herbal heated products regulation, July 2025
15th July 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Ukraine for heated tobacco, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation
What could happen to the market as Trump spares China in latest tariff battle
15th July 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
China’s exclusion from the new measures, slated to take effect from 1st August, should not be interpreted as a détente, but rather as a tactical choice
Germany: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, July 2025
11th July 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 Germany, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and packaging restrictions
Germany: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
11th July 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 Germany, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and packaging restrictions
Bahrain: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
11th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Bahrain for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco, covering all policy areas
ZATCA sends reminder to file tax returns…
11th July 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |
Ukraine: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
10th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Ukraine for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation
Bill expanding definition of ‘tobacco product’ heads to governor…
10th July 2025 - Alerts | New Hampshire, North America, United States |
Poland brings nicotine pouches under regulation for first time with new law
10th July 2025 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouches are now regulated in Poland for the first time, under new legislation that took effect on 5th July and introduces age restrictions and product limitations on nicotine-free e-cigarettes and pouches
Switzerland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
9th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Switzerland, covering all policy areas
Bahrain: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, July 2025
8th July 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Bahrain for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas from market access and taxation to advertising and public usage
ZATCA clarifies rules around customs declarations for travellers…
7th July 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Saudi Arabia |
Duty programme preserved as ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ sent to Trump…
4th July 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Latin America: nicotine pouch market overview, July 2025
3rd July 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The introduction of major nicotine pouch brands in the region presents a significant shift in Latin America’s market environment. This report covers 16 markets to analyse current and future perspectives in the region
