FDA Says PMTA Reviews to Take Until End of Year
The original court order required the regulatory agency to take action on PMTAs by September 2021.
Japan Poised to Allow Medical Marijuana Sales
February 2, 2023Survey Reveals Scale of Advocacy for Safer Nicotine
February 1, 2023Milwaukee, Wisc. Wants to Ban New Vape Shops
February 1, 2023PMTA Updates
Thousands of manufacturers and importers submitted premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) to the Food and Drug Administration by the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline to continue selling their products in the United States. How have these applications fared? Who will remain in the market and who willl exit? Keep up with the latest developments in market authorizations in this dedicated section of our website.
FDA Authorizes Three New Heated Tobacco Products
The three HeatSticks products are “heated tobacco products” (HTPs) used with the IQOS device.
U.S. Court Grants Stay of Reynolds Menthol MDOs
The order was granted as a temporary stay pending a motion to file a stay with the court by Feb. 1, 2023.
Reynolds to Appeal FDA’s Denial of Menthol PMTAs
Morgan Stanley said it expected the rejected products to remain on the U.S. market until a court decision.
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Hong Kong Begins Ban on CBD, Same Penalty as Heroin
February 1, 2023
The new rule reflects a zero-tolerance policy toward “dangerous drugs” in Hong Kong.
CTP to Release Reagan-Udall Response in February
January 31, 2023
The Center also stated it has accepted for review more than 8,600 PMTAs for synthetic products
German Industry Group Blasts Call for Vaping Ban
January 31, 2023
Instead of fueling fears with false claims, authorities should promote vaping, says BVTE.
Judge Lowers Royalty Payments in Vuse Alto Suit
January 30, 2023
RJR will have to pay Altria only half of the originally determined ongoing royalties for Vuse Alto.
FDA Says PMTA Reviews to Take Until End of Year
January 28, 2023
The original court order required the regulatory agency to take action on PMTAs by September 2021.
County in Oregon Suing to Undue Flavored Vape Ban
January 28, 2023
The ban was passed in December and is not scheduled to go into effect until January 2024.
Hardware Must Adapt to E-Liquids After Flavor Bans
January 27, 2023
Flavor bans are challenging e-liquid and hardware manufacturers to produce adaptive products.
Juul2 Wins UK Retailer’s Product of the Year Award
January 27, 2023
Juul2 was launched in April 2022 following a successful pilot launch on the brand’s website.
FDA Authorizes Three New Heated Tobacco Products
January 26, 2023
The three HeatSticks products are “heated tobacco products” (HTPs) used with the IQOS device.
U.S. FDA to Seek Congress’ Help in CBD Regulations
January 26, 2023
The FDA is also denying three citizen petitions that had asked the agency to conduct rulemaking for CBD.
Juul Labs Seeking new Partners, Potential Buyers
January 26, 2023
Juul executives have had separate discussions with PMI, Japan Tobacco and Altria Group.
Juul MDL Paused for Review of Class Certifications
January 26, 2023
The multidistrict litigation trial would have parent company Altria Group Inc. facing RICO claims.
Current issue
Look Back: Vapor in 2022
It was more adversity for the vape industry in 2022 as many are still waiting on PMTAs.
Innovation Inside
Smoore is the manufacturer of several vaping products that have survived strict government scrutiny.
Into Indonesia
Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers are expanding into Indonesia to better serve markets.
The Long Road
The IQOS heat-not-burn brand remains one of the most popular products in the category.
Analytically Speaking
Kim Hesse shares her insights into the comparatively new field of aerosol testing for ENDS products.
Budding Possibility
Cannabis attorney Rod Kight explains what retailers should know about marketing THCa flower.
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Manufacturing
Hardware Must Adapt to E-Liquids After Flavor Bans
Flavor bans are challenging e-liquid and hardware manufacturers to produce adaptive products.
PMI Inaugurates HEETS Factory in Indonesia
The facility is the company’s seventh factory for smoke-free products and its first in Southeast Asia.
Duel Identity
ALD’s new XPLLO offers a quality vaping experience for a large segment of the vapor market.
Vaporesso Given First UAE Sales Authorization
Vaporesso is the first open-system vaping device brand to obtain the ability to sell in the UAE.
Retail and Distribution
Vuse Market Share Over Juul Grows to 12 Percent
No. 3 NJoy was unchanged at 2.8 percent, while Fontem Ventures’ blu was unchanged at 1.4 percent.
Vuse’s U.S. Market Share Hits Double Digits Over Juul
Vuse’s share rose from 39% in the previous report to 39.7%, while Juul fell from 29.4% to 28.1%.
Reynolds, BAT Continue E-Cigarette Price Increases
BAT is accelerating the pace of price hikes for its e-cigarette brands and traditional tobacco products.
Retailers: Potential Juul Ban will Boost Other Brands
One store owner said the majority of customers who buy Juuls aren’t using them to stop smoking.
Regulation
CTP to Release Reagan-Udall Response in February
The Center also stated it has accepted for review more than 8,600 PMTAs for synthetic products
FDA Says PMTA Reviews to Take Until End of Year
The original court order required the regulatory agency to take action on PMTAs by September 2021.
FDA Authorizes Three New Heated Tobacco Products
The three HeatSticks products are “heated tobacco products” (HTPs) used with the IQOS device.
U.S. FDA to Seek Congress’ Help in CBD Regulations
The FDA is also denying three citizen petitions that had asked the agency to conduct rulemaking for CBD.
SPOTLIGHT
Analytically Speaking
Kim Hesse shares her insights into the comparatively new field of aerosol testing for ENDS products.
FDA Says PMTA Reviews to Take Until End of Year
The original court order required the regulatory agency to take action on PMTAs by September 2021.
Biden Signs First Federal Standalone Marijuana Bill
The act is aimed at providing federal support for the research of cannabis and its potential health benefits.
Juul MDL Paused for Review of Class Certifications
The multidistrict litigation trial would have parent company Altria Group Inc. facing RICO claims.
Location Matters
Where you buy your e-cigarettes may determine if you will be a successful quitter.
Scientists Say Some EVALI Cases May Have Been Covid-19
Scientists urge US to screen for COVID-19 in vaping-related lung disease EVALI and share data discovered.
Philippine Dept. of Education Supports Vapor Rules
The Department of Education expressed its full support towards stricter measures on ENDS products.