Are UK vapers ahead of the government when it comes to ditching disposables?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 23rd August 2024 || News analysis |

Data suggests growth in the uptake of disposable vaping devices in the UK is slowing and use is stabilising, bringing into question the usefulness of a ban on these products in the country ...

Lead next-generation innovation with the consumer, not the regulator, CRO advises

Written by ECigIntelligence || 23rd August 2024 || News analysis |

Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs in the US ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: August

Written by ECigIntelligence || 12th August 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 26th July

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th July 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Dutch citizen petition for birthdate ban on tobacco sales not likely to become law

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th July 2024 || News analysis |

A citizens’ initiative to achieve a nicotine-free generation, which aims to ban the sale of nicotine-containing products to those born on or after 1st January 2012 and has been admitted to the House of Representatives, is unlikely to...

Minnesota takes Big Tobacco to court for millions the US state claims it is owed

Written by ECigIntelligence || 29th July 2024 || News analysis |

Tobacco companies are trying to get out of obligations to pay agreed settlements over illicit marketing practices, officials in Minnesota allege, and the state is taking companies to court over attempts to minimise payments ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th July

Written by ECigIntelligence || 25th July 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Election of Sheinbaum seen as ‘very bad news for the vaping industry in Mexico’

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th July 2024 || News analysis |

The election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s president is seen as a negative result for the tobacco alternatives sector, given her support for a constitutional ban on vapes and similar devices ...

Polish finance ministry plans successive hikes in excise tax on e-liquids from 2025

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th July 2024 || News analysis |

The Polish Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans to amend the country’s excise tax legislation, declaring it will significantly increase the rates on e-liquids, novel tobacco products (NTPs), cigarettes and tobacco in 2025 ...

Reasons still no clearer in wake of FDA approval of Njoy menthol e-cig products

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th July 2024 || News analysis |

Following the unexpected approval of Njoy’s menthol e-cigarette products, it is no clearer whether the decision by the US Food and Drug Administration was down to science or politics ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th July

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th July 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Australian Greens supported reforms limiting vape sales, but did its voters?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 11th July 2024 || News analysis |

The Greens party supported the passing of the amended reforms limiting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies in Australia, despite it being unclear whether the majority of its voters agreed with the revised model ...

Philippine finance secretary mulls the possibility of banning disposable vapes

Written by ECigIntelligence || 10th July 2024 || News analysis |

Tax evasion has been put forward as the newest reason to ban disposable vapes in the Philippines. Finance secretary Ralph Recto proposed the ban, citing the non-payment of taxes and the lack of business registration ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th July

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th July 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Poland plans regulations on nicotine-free e-liquids in bid to reduce youth vaping

Written by ECigIntelligence || 4th July 2024 || News analysis |

The Polish government has released the details of its planned legislation to curb e-cigarette consumption among under-age people by regulating nicotine-free e-liquids. The draft act amending the Act on the Restriction of the Use of Tobacco and Related Products...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 24th – 28th June

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd July 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

New focus on nicotine analogues in the US raises regulatory and health questions

Written by ECigIntelligence || 2nd July 2024 || News analysis |

The tobacco industry, public health groups, and the World Health Organization have all recently drawn attention to nicotine analogues – what are these compounds and why the attention? ...

Quebec struggling to enforce flavour ban, as Canada braces for national restrictions

Written by ECigIntelligence || 1st July 2024 || News analysis |

As the Canadian government prepares for potential national restrictions on flavoured vaping products, a new study reveals one of the country’s largest provinces is having difficulty enforcing existing restrictions ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 17th – 21st June

Written by ECigIntelligence || 25th June 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Tobacco harm reduction could save 2m lives in the Middle East, says new report

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th June 2024 || News analysis |

Nearly 2m lives in selected Middle Eastern countries could be saved by tobacco harm reduction, according to a new report that was launched at the World Vape Show in Dubai this month ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 10th – 14th June

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th June 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 3rd – 7th June

Written by ECigIntelligence || 11th June 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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How can the UK combat a ‘misperception epidemic’ without promoting vaping?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 6th June 2024 || News analysis |

New data presented last month by the UK’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows a continued increase in the number of adults that think vaping is as or more harmful than smoking ...

Malawi’s burgeoning vape market faces challenges amid low-cost tobacco culture

Written by ECigIntelligence || 5th June 2024 || News analysis |

E-cigarettes have recently become a preferred alternative to traditional cigarettes among elite youth in Malawi, after public health warnings about the effects of tobacco consumption ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th May – 31st May

Written by ECigIntelligence || 5th June 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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With Sweden making moves towards tax indexation of e-liquids, prices could go up

Written by ECigIntelligence || 31st May 2024 || News analysis |

Starting next year, Sweden plans to tie the taxation of e-liquids to the Consumer Price Index, a move that is expected to lead to a slight increase in e-liquid prices...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th May – 24th May

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th May 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Addiction specialist: relative harm beats absolute harm when it comes to e-cigs

Written by ECigIntelligence || 28th May 2024 || News analysis |

Relative harm is a far more important consideration than absolute harm when it comes to deciding whether to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, according to addiction specialist Garrett McGovern ...

Contamination and adulteration of vape products: how serious is the problem?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 27th May 2024 || News analysis |

The recent discovery of the illicit animal tranquilliser xylazine in cannabis vapes raises concerns about harmful contaminants. How do these substances end up in vaping products? ...

Colombia regulates e-cigarettes for first time to keep in step with growing usage

Written by ECigIntelligence || 27th May 2024 || News analysis |

A law to regulate vaping, heated tobacco and oral nicotine products in Colombia for the first time was signed into law by president Gustavo Petro on 9th May. Products are now legal, with some restrictions ...

An industry win as Panama’s Supreme Court rules e-cig ban unconstitutional

Written by ECigIntelligence || 24th May 2024 || News analysis |

In a victory for Panama’s vaping industry, the country’s Supreme Court declared a 2022 law unconstitutional that completely banned e-cigarettes as well as heated tobacco and similar devices ...

MEP elections: navigating the rightward shift and its impact on the nicotine sector

Written by ECigIntelligence || 23rd May 2024 || News analysis |

A rise in support for radical and nationalist right-wing parties across Europe is not expected to dismantle the existing grand coalition of political groups during the upcoming elections for members of European Parliament, analysts suggest ...

Paraguay: the hub for illegal trafficking of e-cigarettes into Argentina and Brazil

Written by ECigIntelligence || 23rd May 2024 || News analysis |

Paraguay has become the main entry point for the millions of vaping devices sold and consumed illegally in Argentina and Brazil — where vape imports are prohibited — according to industry experts ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May

Written by ECigIntelligence || 22nd May 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Slovakia plans new e-cig duty in 2025 with annual hike to boost tax coffers

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th May 2024 || News analysis |

The Slovakian government plans to introduce taxes on e-cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products starting next year, with further annual increases planned ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May

Written by ECigIntelligence || 14th May 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Canada vape tax hike a go amid warnings the move will hurt smokers trying to quit

Written by ECigIntelligence || 10th May 2024 || News analysis |

The Canadian government’s decision to increase excise duties on vaping products will discourage smokers from using vaping to quit, increase the sale of illegal products and will not reduce youth vaping, industry associations warn ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May

Written by ECigIntelligence || 7th May 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th April 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Canada’s Indigenous communities could earn millions with vape products tax plan

Written by ECigIntelligence || 30th April 2024 || News analysis |

The Canadian government has unveiled plans to allow Indigenous governments to levy a new tax on alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, fuel and vaping products sold in their communities, which could net them millions of dollars ...

Australian vapers and doctors are not acting fast on nicotine vape prescriptions

Written by ECigIntelligence || 29th April 2024 || News analysis |

It is illegal in Australia to sell nicotine vapes to anyone without a prescription as of October 2021, but there has been only a small increase in the amount of vapers who have got one ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April

Written by ECigIntelligence || 24th April 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping ...

Canada revives plans to impose national e-cig flavour ban amid fierce opposition

Written by ECigIntelligence || 18th April 2024 || News analysis |

Canada’s vape industry is gearing up for a battle as the federal government revives plans to impose nationwide restrictions on flavoured vaping products ...

Canadian province wants vape licence fee doubled to enforce laws and protect youth

Written by ECigIntelligence || 18th April 2024 || News analysis |

The Canadian province of New Brunswick has introduced changes to its law governing vaping in a bid to protect youth and crack down on those who have been flouting its existing rules ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April

Written by ECigIntelligence || 17th April 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Will Brazil legalise e-cigs tomorrow or will the ban be kept in place for now?

Written by ECigIntelligence || 16th April 2024 || News analysis |

A decision on the regulation of vaping and heated tobacco products in Brazil to be made tomorrow (17th April) could then potentially be overruled by the country’s legislature ...

Ukraine’s growing illicit tobacco market sparks calls for end to flavoured e-cig ban

Written by ECigIntelligence || 11th April 2024 || News analysis |

The number of illegal tobacco products in Ukraine – both traditional cigarettes and alternatives – is steadily growing, due to ongoing state pressure and the activation of illegal suppliers ...

Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th April

Written by ECigIntelligence || 9th April 2024 || Regulatory alerts podcasts |

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Disposables and packaging next up on the agenda after Slovenia passes flavour ban

Written by ECigIntelligence || 8th April 2024 || News analysis |

Slovenia could move to ban disposables and put all vaping products in plain packaging, according to comments from a minor party in the country’s governing coalition....

Romania tightens vaping law, adds in other nicotine and tobacco products

Written by ECigIntelligence || 8th April 2024 || News analysis |

The Romanian parliament has adopted a bill that will subject nicotine pouches, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and herbal heated products to the same rules as those for vaping and other tobacco products ...