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LDP lawmaker Tanaka calls for tax breaks on heated tobacco products, government remains skeptical on harm reduction benefits.

Paris' Chinese wholesale market adapts to French disposable e-cigarette ban, shifts to compliant pod systems. Notable brands include JNR and FUMOT.

In response to an interview with 2Firsts, the FDA said it welcomes applications for products with age-verified technology, but emphasized that products must demonstrate compliance with "public health standards" and will be "reviewed on a case-by-case basis." The technology is a consideration for youth risk reduction, but is not an automatic guarantee of approval, especially for flavored products, and the FDA encourages companies to communicate their technological innovations.

Former BAT innovation executive Chris Gemmell explains how innate limitations can help product developers understand and solve problems.

As the FDA tightens NGP regulations, the U.S.—the world’s largest market—is undergoing a seismic shift, with the industry facing a potential reset. As a leading authority on FDA’s PMTA process, CSUR brings deep expertise in regulatory science and consumer behavior analytics. Dr. Patton discusses shifting FDA priorities, the role of behavioral science in PMTA approvals, and how businesses can balance compliance with market competitiveness amid industry restructuring.