Global E-Cigarette Regulatory Updates and Market Trends December 18th.
1. Legal and Regulatory News
Mexico Senate Approves Constitutional Reform to Ban E-Cigarette Sales
This week, the Mexican Senate approved a constitutional reform that will halt the production, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette devices, and other e-cigarette-like products. This follows the overwhelming approval in the lower house of Congress last week, with a vote of 410 in favor and 24 against. The reform now requires approval from the legislative bodies of Mexico’s 32 states, with a two-thirds majority needed. This will make Mexico the first country to embed a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes in its constitution, potentially leading to an irreversible ban and a surge in black-market activity.
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UK Department for Environment Introduces New Policy on E-Cigarette Producers’ Waste Fees
The UK government has announced new regulations requiring e-cigarette manufacturers to pay a fair share of electronic waste disposal costs. This is part of a broader initiative targeting the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
Read more
Russian Ministry of Agriculture Announces 4% Price Increase for Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Starting January 1, 2025
The minimum price for tobacco products will be adjusted, with the lowest annual price set at 1.35 USD.
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16 EU Countries Urge EU Commission to Standardize E-Cigarette Tax Laws
A coalition of 16 EU countries, including the Netherlands, has formally requested the EU Commission to revise the Tobacco Tax Directive to include e-cigarettes and other novel tobacco products in a unified tax system. The move is aimed at addressing gaps in the current regulation and the inconsistency in rules across EU member states.
Read more
St. Petersburg Lawmakers Call for Nationwide E-Cigarette Ban and Stricter Packaging Requirements
Although the Russian government has not supported a bill for a complete ban on e-cigarettes, lawmakers in St. Petersburg continue to push for its approval. The bill, first introduced in May 2024, also calls for stricter packaging regulations for e-cigarette products.
Read more
New Zealand Ministry of Health Announces Disposable E-Cigarette Ban and Sales Restrictions to Take Effect in 6 Months
A new bill introduces four major changes:
- A ban on the production, sale, supply, and distribution of disposable e-cigarettes.
- Increased fines for underage sales violations.
- Restrictions on retail display of e-cigarette products.
- Additional distance requirements for specialized e-cigarette retail stores.
Read more
Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Releases List of 9 Legal E-Cigarette Brands
The DTI emphasizes that only brands holding a valid Philippine Standard (PS) license are permitted to sell e-cigarettes in the country. These include DON BARS, KLIQ, ONE BAR, PHANTOM VAPE, RELX, TOMORO, TRUEZ, VAGEND, and X-VAPE.
Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency Shuts Down Over 900 E-Cigarette Websites
Over 900 e-cigarette-related websites were shut down for illegally selling e-liquids and e-cigarette products. The websites are required to revise their promotional content, as e-cigarette products cannot be marketed through commercial discounts or promotional materials such as flyers or posters. Websites can emphasize technical features or flavors, but cannot include subjective language that aims to attract consumers.
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2. Market News
FDA’s Annual E-Cigarette Enforcement Review:
The FDA’s e-cigarette enforcement has involved a wide range of actions, focusing particularly on brands such as Geek Bar and Iqos.
Read more
UK Retailer VPZ Partners with Supermarket Giant Morrison to Open 10 New Stores by 2025
VPZ, a prominent UK e-cigarette retailer, has partnered with supermarket giant Morrisons to open 10 new stores by 2025, including two in Scotland.
Read more
End of an Era:
Tobacco Reporter, a renowned publication in the tobacco industry for over 150 years, has ceased its operations. The publication struggled to achieve profitability in a shrinking market and received no further investment from its parent company, TMA. The same group also announced the closure of Vapor Voice, another vaping industry publication.
Read more
US Congressman Launches Investigation into Illegal E-Cigarettes
A US congressman has initiated an investigation into five Chinese manufacturers and six US distributors involved in the illegal e-cigarette trade. The investigation demands detailed trade and product information, as well as compliance procedures, to be submitted by January 1, 2025. This move has the potential to significantly impact US e-cigarette regulations.
Read more
US ITC Announces Final Ruling on E-Cigarette Patent Dispute:
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has made its final ruling in a patent dispute concerning e-cigarettes, with Bidi Vapor reaching a settlement agreement to end the infringement investigation.
Read more
UK Chill Brands Struggles Due to Disposable E-Cigarette Ban, Plans Launch of Zero-Nicotine Products
The upcoming ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK has led to business challenges for Chill Brands, which is planning to introduce zero-nicotine products in response.
Read more
Eight E-Cigarette Companies Make it to 2024 Guangdong Manufacturing Top 500 List
Among them, Zhuo Li Neng ranks 242nd, placing it in the mid-range of Guangdong’s top 500 manufacturing companies.
Global E-Cigarette Regulatory Updates and Market Trends December 18th.
1. Legal and Regulatory News
- Mexico Senate Approves Constitutional Reform to Ban E-Cigarette Sales
This week, the Mexican Senate approved a constitutional reform that will halt the production, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette devices, and other e-cigarette-like products. This follows the overwhelming approval in the lower house of Congress last week, with a vote of 410 in favor and 24 against. The reform now requires approval from the legislative bodies of Mexico’s 32 states, with a two-thirds majority needed. This will make Mexico the first country to embed a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes in its constitution, potentially leading to an irreversible ban and a surge in black-market activity.
Read more - UK Department for Environment Introduces New Policy on E-Cigarette Producers’ Waste Fees
The UK government has announced new regulations requiring e-cigarette manufacturers to pay a fair share of electronic waste disposal costs. This is part of a broader initiative targeting the recycling and disposal of electronic waste.
Read more - Russian Ministry of Agriculture Announces 4% Price Increase for Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Starting January 1, 2025
The minimum price for tobacco products will be adjusted, with the lowest annual price set at 1.35 USD.
Read more - 16 EU Countries Urge EU Commission to Standardize E-Cigarette Tax Laws
A coalition of 16 EU countries, including the Netherlands, has formally requested the EU Commission to revise the Tobacco Tax Directive to include e-cigarettes and other novel tobacco products in a unified tax system. The move is aimed at addressing gaps in the current regulation and the inconsistency in rules across EU member states.
Read more - St. Petersburg Lawmakers Call for Nationwide E-Cigarette Ban and Stricter Packaging Requirements
Although the Russian government has not supported a bill for a complete ban on e-cigarettes, lawmakers in St. Petersburg continue to push for its approval. The bill, first introduced in May 2024, also calls for stricter packaging regulations for e-cigarette products.
Read more - New Zealand Ministry of Health Announces Disposable E-Cigarette Ban and Sales Restrictions to Take Effect in 6 Months
A new bill introduces four major changes:- A ban on the production, sale, supply, and distribution of disposable e-cigarettes.
- Increased fines for underage sales violations.
- Restrictions on retail display of e-cigarette products.
- Additional distance requirements for specialized e-cigarette retail stores.
Read more
- Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Releases List of 9 Legal E-Cigarette Brands
The DTI emphasizes that only brands holding a valid Philippine Standard (PS) license are permitted to sell e-cigarettes in the country. These include DON BARS, KLIQ, ONE BAR, PHANTOM VAPE, RELX, TOMORO, TRUEZ, VAGEND, and X-VAPE. - Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency Shuts Down Over 900 E-Cigarette Websites
Over 900 e-cigarette-related websites were shut down for illegally selling e-liquids and e-cigarette products. The websites are required to revise their promotional content, as e-cigarette products cannot be marketed through commercial discounts or promotional materials such as flyers or posters. Websites can emphasize technical features or flavors, but cannot include subjective language that aims to attract consumers.
Read more
2. Market News
- FDA’s Annual E-Cigarette Enforcement Review: The FDA’s e-cigarette enforcement has involved a wide range of actions, focusing particularly on brands such as Geek Bar and Iqos.
Read more - UK Retailer VPZ Partners with Supermarket Giant Morrison to Open 10 New Stores by 2025
VPZ, a prominent UK e-cigarette retailer, has partnered with supermarket giant Morrisons to open 10 new stores by 2025, including two in Scotland.
Read more - End of an Era: Tobacco Reporter, a renowned publication in the tobacco industry for over 150 years, has ceased its operations. The publication struggled to achieve profitability in a shrinking market and received no further investment from its parent company, TMA. The same group also announced the closure of Vapor Voice, another vaping industry publication.
Read more - US Congressman Launches Investigation into Illegal E-Cigarettes
A US congressman has initiated an investigation into five Chinese manufacturers and six US distributors involved in the illegal e-cigarette trade. The investigation demands detailed trade and product information, as well as compliance procedures, to be submitted by January 1, 2025. This move has the potential to significantly impact US e-cigarette regulations.
Read more - US ITC Announces Final Ruling on E-Cigarette Patent Dispute: The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has made its final ruling in a patent dispute concerning e-cigarettes, with Bidi Vapor reaching a settlement agreement to end the infringement investigation.
Read more - UK Chill Brands Struggles Due to Disposable E-Cigarette Ban, Plans Launch of Zero-Nicotine Products
The upcoming ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK has led to business challenges for Chill Brands, which is planning to introduce zero-nicotine products in response.
Read more - Eight E-Cigarette Companies Make it to 2024 Guangdong Manufacturing Top 500 List
Among them, Zhuo Li Neng ranks 242nd, placing it in the mid-range of Guangdong’s top 500 manufacturing companies.
