European Commission on track to review Tobacco Products Directive by Q2 2026

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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, ECigIntelligence understands from sources close to the Commission ...

Projected impacts of the EU TED revision on price and tax of nicotine alternatives

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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 ...

BAT pins its vapour hopes on Vuse Ultra rollout after flat H1 2025 hit by illicit trade

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 31st July 2025 || News analysis |

British American Tobacco reported a flat performance in its vapour segment for the first half of 2025, but it expects an acceleration in vapour revenue for the second half after the rollout of Vuse Ultra ...

Altria’s earnings dip while Njoy halts Ace and expands its vapour product portfolio

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 30th July 2025 || News analysis |

Altria reported some declines in its earnings, while its e-cig brand Njoy discontinued shipments of Ace to wholesalers in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, the company is actively building out a broader vapour portfolio ...

PMI’s Veev doubles shipments, taking pole position in six European markets

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 23rd July 2025 || News analysis |

Philip Morris International reported a positive performance in the second quarter of the year, with a step-up in offtake growth for its three smoke-free segments: Iqos, Zyn and Veev ...

Strong views from some EU member states could decide fate of recast TED

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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 ...

EU tax directive recast to include e-cigs, support EU budget and lower tobacco use

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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 e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine pouches ...

EU tobacco tax plan could draw member backlash over national sovereignty fears

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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 ...

As Trump spares China in latest tariff battle, what might happen to the market?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 15th July 2025 || Blogs , 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 ...

Poland’s new excise tax on e‑cig devices and disposables threatens smaller firms

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 10th July 2025 || News analysis |

New excise duties for e-cigarettes and disposables hit Poland's market on 1st July, following new rules that came into force on 1st April. This could significantly squeeze legal operators, especially smaller businesses ...

Supreme reports solid performance despite UK ban on disposable vapes

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 1st July 2025 || News analysis |

UK consumer goods company Supreme recorded a solid performance in its vaping division for fiscal year (FY) 2025, ending on 31st March ...

E-liquids in the EU may face new tax hike, leaked Commission impact paper shows

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th June 2025 || News analysis |

The European Commission is reportedly planning significant tax hikes on e-liquids, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, based on a leaked impact assessment ...

Ispire joint venture files first-ever US FDA PMTA for age-gating chip in vape devices

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 2nd June 2025 || News analysis |

Ike Tech, co-founded by Ispire, filed the first-ever premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a system that requires continuous, real-time ID verification to access vape devices ...

UCL study finds drop in use of disposable e-cigarettes as UK’s vaping boom stalls

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 8th May 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

While the use of disposable vapes has increased significantly in the UK in the last few years, prompting a disposables ban that comes into force on 1st June, recent studies suggest their popularity is declining ...

Greek bill to ban e-cigarette flavours in ‘final stages of internal consultation’

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 5th May 2025 || News analysis |

Greece is moving closer to a flavour ban on alternative nicotine products as part of a broader crackdown on under-age access to alcohol and tobacco ...

Altria earnings slow in Q1 2025 as Njoy halts shipments of Ace to wholesalers

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 29th April 2025 || News analysis |

Altria reported a slowdown in its earnings for the first quarter of 2025, while its e-cigarette brand Njoy discontinued shipments of Ace to wholesalers as of March 2025 ...

Strong start to 2025 for PMI, with Veev playing ‘an increasingly important role’

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 24th April 2025 || News analysis |

Philip Morris International reported a positive start to the year in all three smoke-free categories, including an increasing contribution from its vapour brand, Veev ...

US tariffs on imports of Chinese vaping products – who ends up paying the price?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 24th April 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

The world is wondering what the real implications of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs will be on China, and whether and how the prices of affected products will dramatically increase for US consumers ...

Fragile 90-day truce in US-EU trade war: is the vape sector vulnerable to attack?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 17th April 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

Trade relations between the US and Europe have been put on a 90-day pause, marked by a tense wait as both sides assess their next moves. Could future developments potentially involve the vape sector? ...

Proposals to ban e-cigs in Russia stall as fears of growth in black market persist

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 15th April 2025 || News analysis |

Attempts to completely ban the sale of e-cigarettes in Russia have so far never met with government support, amid industry concerns a total ban will exacerbate the already large illegal market ...

Asian vape producers may find Trump’s ‘liberation day’ a slow-burning disaster

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 10th April 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

After the White House denied the possible suspension of tariffs, the confirmation came yesterday that the president had authorised a 90-day pause for most of the countries receiving them ...

Growing trend or overreach? Poland joins the crackdown in Europe on disposables

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 3rd April 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

With Poland poised to be the next European country to ban disposable vape products, is this the beginning of a wider European trend to phase out disposables in favour of stricter public health measures? ...

Shenzhen Smoore Technology appeals EUIPO’s decision in trademark dispute

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th March 2025 || News analysis |

Chinese vape maker Shenzhen Smoore Technology has initiated legal proceedings against the EU Intellectual Property Office, following the rejection of Smoore’s opposition to registration of the “V Venilo” trademark ...

German governing coalition could go easier on novel nicotine regulations

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 18th March 2025 || News analysis |

As coalition negotiations advance, a CDU/CSU-led government in Germany is expected to take a more lenient stance on novel nicotine products than the previous SPD-led administration ...

US rise in vaping offsets drop in smoking, highlighting need for targeted measures

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 13th March 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

While cigarette smoking in the US has dropped to its lowest level in 60 years, overall tobacco product use among adults has remained unchanged since 2017 ...

German conservative bloc set to return to power amid disputes over nicotine policy

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 25th February 2025 || News analysis |

As the centre-right CDU/CSU prepares for a potential return to power in Germany, its stance on tobacco and nicotine policy is set to be a key point of negotiation with prospective coalition partners ...

Canada pauses flavoured vape ban, while study highlights smoking-cessation role

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 20th February 2025 || News analysis |

Canada has announced a temporary suspension of the proposed ban on flavoured vaping products. Meanwhile, a study has found 68% of former smokers who quit using vaping did so with flavoured e-liquids ...

Is the European Commission’s caution on vape regulation based on false claims?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 20th February 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

The European Commission is taking a cautious approach to tobacco-related regulations, and key directives might not be revisited until 2026, but is it based on the whole truth? ...

France officially joins Belgium as the second EU country to ban disposables

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 14th February 2025 || News analysis |

The French Senate has finally approved the law banning disposable vapes, officially making France the second EU country, after Belgium, to implement such a measure ...

BAT’s full-year earnings balanced by new categories, with Vuse still leading globally

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 13th February 2025 || News analysis |

British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a decline in revenues for the year, offset by a positive performance in new categories across all three regions ...

PMI posts strong 2024 results, with Veev among top three pod brands in Europe

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 7th February 2025 || News analysis |

Philip Morris International (PMI) achieved positive results last year, with its vaping brand Veev playing a significant role in the company’s smoke-free multi-category strategy ...

Altria revises outlook amid Njoy patent battle, despite smoke-free segment gains

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 30th January 2025 || News analysis |

Altria released its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results today, revealing progress and ongoing challenges in its business strategy – particularly concerning the acquisition of its e-cigarette brand, Njoy ...

France is next EU country poised to ban disposable vapes amid regulatory push

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 30th January 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

France’s decision to ban disposable vaping devices aligns with the Europe’s escalating efforts to tackle youth vaping and reduce environmental harm from single-use products ...

Germany’s 2025 elections: CDU favoured to lead with moderate e-cigarette stance

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 21st January 2025 || News analysis |

Germany’s federal election on 23rd February places e-cigarette regulation at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU ...

US FDA’s plan to cap nicotine in cigarettes approaches finalisation but faces hurdles

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 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 ...

Could Belgium and France steer Europe towards stricter disposables regulations?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 9th January 2025 || Blogs , News analysis |

As 2025 unfolds, the European Union finds itself at the centre of an intensifying debate over the environmental and health impacts of disposable vapes, and actions taken by countries like Belgium and France highlight a growing momentum towards...

E-cigarettes and vaping are marking a turning point in global smoking trends

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 21st November 2024 || Blogs , News analysis |

E-cigarettes and vaping are sparking a global revolution in public health, with new research showing they’re helping millions of smokers quit faster than ever before, outpacing traditional anti-smoking efforts and reshaping the nicotine market ...

Imperial Brands reports strong financials with surge in vape products, NGP growth

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 19th November 2024 || News analysis |

Imperial Brands unveiled its 2024 full-year financial results, calling attention to significant strides in the next-generation product (NGP) category, with vaping leading the charge ...

Global efforts to curb youth vaping ramp up amid health and environment issues

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 14th November 2024 || News analysis |

Some governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to curb youth vaping as concerns mount over its health risks and environmental impacts ...

Keeping an eye on trends and regulatory shifts for vape products in Southeast Asia

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 14th November 2024 || Blogs , News analysis |

Southeast Asia is witnessing notable regulatory shifts in the vaping sector, as countries across the region adopt varied approaches to e-cigarettes ...

Ispire expands global footprint in the vaping market despite fall in revenue

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 12th November 2024 || News analysis |

US-based vaping company Ispire Technology has reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 results, underscoring significant developments in its vaping and nicotine product offerings ...

UK tries to get the balance right to have its Tobacco and Vapes Bill become law

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 7th November 2024 || Blogs , News analysis |

As the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill re-enters Parliament, there is a palpable sense of urgency surrounding the country’s evolving approach to vaping and tobacco alternatives ...

Njoy momentum reflects Altria’s focus on expanding reduced-risk-product offering

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 4th November 2024 || News analysis |

Altria’s third-quarter results underscored significant growth in its reduced-risk portfolio, with the Njoy brand leading the way and broadening its retail footprint ...

UK to ban disposable vapes by June 2025 to safeguard youth and the environment

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 24th October 2024 || News analysis |

The UK government has introduced legislation in a bid to ban the sale of disposable vapes, to protect children from nicotine addiction and address environmental concerns ...

Spain’s People’s Party pushes back on strict e-cig regulations in the country

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 17th October 2024 || Blogs , News analysis |

Spain’s regulatory battle over nicotine products is heating up, but the centre-right People’s Party faces significant hurdles in pushing its proposed amendments through Parliament ...

Germany drafts new rules for disposable vapes in bid to combat growing e-waste

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 16th October 2024 || News analysis |

Germany is stepping up its fight against electronic waste with new regulations for disposable e-cigarettes, aiming to boost sustainability without resorting to an outright ban ...

Imperial sees strong NGP growth, keeps to forecasts ahead of November results

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 9th October 2024 || News analysis |

Imperial Brands reported trading in line with expectations, driven by robust growth in its tobacco segment and next generation products, as it prepares to give its full-year results in November ...

Price of e-liquids set to double in Ireland when new vape tax takes effect in 2025

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 3rd October 2024 || News analysis |

Vaping in Ireland is about to get pricier, with the government set to introduce a new e-cig tax from mid-2025. E-liquids will be hit with a €0.50 per ml excise duty ...

EC green light for France’s disposable vape ban marks turning point for Europe

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 26th September 2024 || News analysis |

The European Commission (EC) has given the green light to France’s sweeping ban on disposable vapes, marking a significant victory for health and environmental advocates ...

EC aims to crack down on vaping outdoors via major extension of smoke-free spaces

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo || 18th September 2024 || News analysis |

The European Commission (EC) is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products alongside traditional smoking ...