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Taiwan's HPA Strict Regulations on New Tobacco Products
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Taiwan's HPA Strict Regulations on New Tobacco Products
Taiwan has not approved any e-cigarette products, with fines for those using HNB products without consent by the Health Promotion Administration.
Regulations
Jul.26
Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools
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Study Finds Alarming Presence of Synthetic Drugs in UK Schools
A study by BBC on July 25 reveals one in six confiscated e-cigarettes in English schools contain synthetic cannabinoids.
Jul.26
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes seized in England
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes seized in England
Thousands of illegal cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products were seized by Wolverhampton Council in various shops, including "HAYATI" e-cigarettes.
Jul.26
Poland to ban sale of e-cigarettes to minors in 2025
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Poland to ban sale of e-cigarettes to minors in 2025
Polish Health Minister plans to ban e-cigarette sales to under 18s starting January 1, 2025, to combat addiction risks.
Jul.26
BAT Korea Subsidiary Launches "Neo Fresco" E-Cigarette Stick in Mint
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BAT Korea Subsidiary Launches "Neo Fresco" E-Cigarette Stick in Mint
BAT's Korean subsidiary launches new e-cigarette "Neo Fresco" with mint packaging in convenience stores for 4,800 Korean won.
BAT
Jul.26
FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens
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FDA Warns Retailers of Unauthorized ELFBAR, LOST MARY E-Cigarette Sales to Teens
FDA warns 80 retailers in 15 states for selling unauthorized e-cigarettes popular among youth, imposing fines on non-compliant stores.
Regulations
Jul.26
UBS: E-Cig Consumption Growth May Outpace Exports by 2x, Chinese Independent Manufacturers Set to Reap Benefits
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UBS: E-Cig Consumption Growth May Outpace Exports by 2x, Chinese Independent Manufacturers Set to Reap Benefits
Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers benefit from global e-cigarette growth, potentially changing the tobacco industry landscape.
Industry Insight
Jul.25
French Polynesia Introduces Stricter Regulations on E-Cigarettes in 2025
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French Polynesia Introduces Stricter Regulations on E-Cigarettes in 2025
French Polynesia to ban disposable e-cigarettes in 2025, following mainland France's ban in 2024, aiming to reduce addiction risks.
Jul.25
PMI Performance Report: ZYN Soars with 50.3% Surge in US Sales, Marking 4 Consecutive Quarters of Growth
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PMI Performance Report: ZYN Soars with 50.3% Surge in US Sales, Marking 4 Consecutive Quarters of Growth
Philip Morris International (PMI) releases Q2 and first half year performance report, showing significant growth in ZYN nicotine pouch sales.
PMI
Jul.25
BAT Mid-Year Financial Results: Operating Profit Plummets by 28.3%, £500 Million New Categories Target in Jeopardy
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BAT Mid-Year Financial Results: Operating Profit Plummets by 28.3%, £500 Million New Categories Target in Jeopardy
British American Tobacco (BAT) reports 8.2% revenue decline for the first half of the year, at £12.34 billion.
BAT
Jul.25
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