Japan’s 52% Cigarette Decline: How Heated Tobacco Displaced Combustion
How regulatory choices and heated tobacco products drove one of the fastest cigarette sales drops in history.
How regulatory choices and heated tobacco products drove one of the fastest cigarette sales drops in history.
Ministry of Health introduces Resolution 549/2026, establishing a strict registry, flavor bans, and nicotine caps.
A new cardiological review reveals that eliminating combustion reduces toxic exposure, but health authorities remain divided on the risks.
A comprehensive beginner’s guide to emerging nicotine products, their health impacts, and the truth behind vaping and heated tobacco.
New regulations eliminate menthol, fruit, and sweet-flavored inserts for heating devices, leaving only classic tobacco.
New tobacco control law introduces strict nicotine limits, flavor bans, and vending machine restrictions.
The Austrian Parliament aligns with EU rules, banning flavored tobacco sticks by 2026 while leaving e-cigarettes untouched.
The Riigikogu passes strict Tobacco Act amendments, introducing hefty fines and mandatory six-month pre-market notifications.
Poland introduces a ban on flavored heated tobacco products with a nine-month transition period for retailers.
Sejm health committee greenlights EU-aligned ban with a nine-month transition period for manufacturers.
New SZTFH data reveals a historic shift in Hungary’s tobacco market, with heated products closing the gap on traditional cigarettes.
Poland aligns with EU directives to outlaw flavored heated tobacco, sparking protests from local farmers over market impacts.