Ghana

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Promises Tax Reforms in Ghana Presidency
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Promises Tax Reforms in Ghana Presidency
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, leader of Ghana's NPP, vows to scrap controversial e-cigarette and betting taxes if elected president in 2024.
Aug.19
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Promises Tax Reforms if Elected President
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Promises Tax Reforms if Elected President
Ghana's NPP leader Dr. Bawumia pledges to scrap controversial e-cigarette and betting taxes if elected president in 2024.
Regulations
Aug.19
FDA and Ghana Police Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Activities
FDA and Ghana Police Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Activities
FDA and Ghana Police Force collaborate to crack down on illegal tobacco activities in the Eastern Region.
Jun.03
Conflicting Laws on E-cigarette Taxation in Ghana: Call for Discussion
Conflicting Laws on E-cigarette Taxation in Ghana: Call for Discussion
GRA Assistant Commissioner Alex Moyem Kombat urges stakeholders to review conflicting laws on e-cigarette taxation in Ghana.
Regulations
May.27
Ghana Government Implements National Tobacco Control Strategy
Ghana Government Implements National Tobacco Control Strategy
Ghana government launches 5-year national tobacco control strategy to reduce consumption and eventually eliminate tobacco use.
Regulations
Nov.17
Ghana FDA to Strengthen Regulations on ENDS
Ghana FDA to Strengthen Regulations on ENDS
Ghana's FDA has sent public release on the intention of strengthening enforcement of regulations on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
News
Jul.10
Nashville May Ban E-Cigarettes and Smoking in Bars
Nashville May Ban E-Cigarettes and Smoking in Bars
Nashville metro committee proposes ban on e-cigarettes and smoking in bars, including cigar bars. Could affect hookah lounges and cannabis restaurants.
Sep.01
CEO Alan Zhao: 2FIRSTS Releases Global Compliance Services
CEO Alan Zhao: 2FIRSTS Releases Global Compliance Services
Alan in his presentation noted that compliance is the core competence and strategic ability of  e-cigarette enterprises under this ever evolving environment. The connotation of compliance of e-cigarette enterprises can be explored under four aspects: long-term research, information & data analysis, marketing image, and competitive strategy. The compliance services by 2FIRSTS are supported from regulations research, data analysis, and marketing.
Industry Insight
Aug.29