Ghana

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
 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 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
 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 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'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 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
 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
                                
