As Philip Morris International (PMI)’s iconic heated tobacco product, IQOS has been successfully launched in many countries since its launch and has accelerated smokers’ transition from burning cigarettes to less harmful nicotine consumption methods. In the Japanese market in particular, the launch of IQOS has significantly reduced the proportion of the smoking population. In recent […]
Read moreIn order to combat the illegal sale of e-cigarette products, especially to minors, Ireland will implement a new retailer licensing system on February 2, 2024. Under this system, retailers selling e-cigarettes will need to pay an annual fee of 800 euros, while retailers selling tobacco will need to pay 1,000 euros. All stores selling e-cigarette […]
Read moreSpecifically, the Thai Cabinet meeting has approved the draft ministerial regulation on student behavior proposed by the Ministry of Education. The regulation is linked to the Child Protection Act of 2003, which originally mainly prohibited students from contacting cigarettes and other drugs. However, with the emergence of e-cigarettes, hookahs, and other new psychoactive substances, these […]
Read moreItaly did not explicitly mention that the e-cigarette oil tax rate will increase in 2025, and there are no new rules on the online sales ban. However, Italy does have some new measures in tobacco control, but the specific content is different from the description in the question. First, regarding the e-cigarette oil tax rate, […]
Read moreAccording to the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) at the Senate Ways and Means Committee hearing, from 2021 to 2024, excise tax revenue has dropped significantly, with cumulative losses of 40 billion Philippine pesos (about 690 million US dollars), of which illegal e-cigarette trade is one of the major loopholes in government tax revenue. […]
Read moreCore content of the new regulations: PS licensing program: All e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) must obtain Philippine Standard (PS) licensing as the main certification method for market access. PS licensing covers the entire process of product production, quality inspection and distribution. Application of international standards: The new regulations recognize international standards such as […]
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