01 Pakistan's smallest province prohibits smoking e-cigarettes in public places

The Khyber Pashtun Province in northwestern Pakistan has implemented temporary measures to ban the use of e-cigarettes, steam cigarettes, and nicotine products by the public in the Peshawar region for a period of 60 days, implying a comprehensive ban on e-cigarette devices.

The World Health Organization (WHO) lists e-cigarettes as harmful substances. Although their long-term health effects are not fully understood, they do produce toxic substances, some of which are known to cause cancer and increase the risk of heart and lung disease.

The deputy commissioner of the city stated in a notice on June 13th that "the government of Khyber Pashtun Province is required to order the following temporary measures until a complete ban on electronic cigarettes, steam cigarettes, and nicotine packs is implemented to ensure that people's health is not affected by the catastrophic effects of Peshawar."

02 EU Health Ministers consider banning e-cigarette flavoring agents

At last Friday's meeting, health ministers from all 27 EU member states will discuss proposals to restrict the use of spices in electronic cigarettes and other consumer nicotine products, including nicotine bags. Their stance may lead to stricter regulation of e-cigarettes targeting millions of European nicotine consumers.

Although the process of implementing a seasoning ban within the EU will take more than a year, the influential powers of the EU, France and Germany, clearly support seasoning restrictions, making the threat posed by the ban plan particularly severe.

If the health ministers reach a consensus on these proposals, the next step will be to request the European Commission to propose a legislative draft, which will ultimately be voted on by the Council and the European Parliament. During this process, national elections may weaken or consolidate support for seasoning bans in various countries.

Seven EU countries have passed laws prohibiting e-cigarette flavors: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. Spain has recently completed a public consultation on the proposed taste ban, and according to EU journalists, Latvia is introducing taste restriction measures.

Currently, no European country has passed a complete ban on e-cigarettes.

03 Cigarette Zyn continues to be out of stock, constantly imitated and never surpassed, and loyal fans are willing to wait

With the surge in demand, the fastest-growing nicotine product in the United States is becoming increasingly difficult to purchase, and some consumers are not satisfied with it. Its parent company was forced to stop online sales due to suspected legal litigation, which further intensified people's protest sentiment.

Zyn has been around since 2014, but over the past year, its sales have skyrocketed with a wave of online creators expressing loyalty to the product and the mention of popular podcasts like Joe Rogan and Nelk Boys.

The increase in attention has driven a sales boom: In April of this year, Philip Morris reported that the company acquired Zyn manufacturer Swedish matches for $16 billion in 2022, with shipments increasing by 80% year-on-year to 131.6 million cans. According to the industry publication Tobacco Report, Zyn currently accounts for approximately 3 out of every 4 purchases of smokeless mouth products.

A spokesperson for Philip Morris stated that the Swedish match company, which directly produces Zyn, is currently investing in expanding and diversifying its production in the United States, including increasing its capacity at its factory in Owensboro, Kentucky. The factory is still undergoing process adjustments to increase production and help ensure continuous supply. The spokesperson stated that the supply situation will continue to improve next year. Philip Morris stated that it is committed to building a new factory in the United States in 2025 for the production of Zyn.

"Almost all other brands are trying to imitate Zyn and hope to achieve the best results," loyal users said. Many of them are not doing well. The taste is too strong, the taste is unpleasant, or the quality of the nicotine bag itself is poor.

Starting from July 1st, Vuse will launch its new zero nicotine e-cigarette for the first time in Japan

Starting from July 1, 2024, Vuse will launch its first new zero nicotine e-cigarette product under the four brands of Vuse Zeroni Sensation. The design has been completely redesigned and the taste is satisfactory. It will be available for sale at Tokyo FamilyMart, Amazon, and Vape Studio. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is 1480 yen (including tax), approximately 67.28 RMB.

Four flavors to choose from: pomelo mint, cactus cherry, pomegranate, mint

Vuse, the flagship e-cigarette brand of BAT with the highest market share in the United States, was born in 2013. Its characteristics are rich flavor experience and pursuit of global level scientific quality. In Japan, zero nicotine types will be sold starting from 2023. The new model "Views Zeroni Sensation", which is being released globally for the first time, uses e-liquid specially developed for zero nicotine e-cigarette products and also develops flavors aimed at an unprecedented experience.

Based on the concept of "reducing tobacco hazards", British American Tobacco Japan aims to reduce the health impact of our business by promoting a shift from cigarettes to alternative products. In order to achieve our company's "A Better Tomorrow" ™” Our mission is to continuously develop smoke-free alternatives that meet the diverse needs of smokers aged 20 and above based on a multi category strategy, providing you with product choices.

BAT

BAT (British American Company, founded in 1902) is one of the world's leading multi category consumer goods companies. Our goal is to create a smoke-free world and achieve "A Better Tomorrow" ™”。 We are still aware that cigarettes pose serious health risks, and the only way to avoid these risks is to stop using cigarettes or quit smoking. As our goal of 50% of sales coming from non combustible products by 2035 shows, we are creating a smoke-free world by providing science based alternatives for those who continue to smoke. We are pushing for a complete shift towards new products.

BAT Japan

Company Name: British American Tobacco Japan LLC

BAT Japan， Belonging to BAT Group, one of the world's leading multi category consumer goods companies. Started tobacco sales business in Japan in 1984. In 2001, the company was renamed BAT Japan and currently imports and sells approximately 100 brands of cigarette, heated tobacco, oral tobacco, and electronic cigarette products. The main brands in Japan include KENT, KOOL, LUCKY STRIKE, neo?, glo?, VELO, and Vuse.

05 FDA approves the sale of four mint flavored e-cigarette products

After extensive scientific review, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of four e-cigarette products in the United States today through the Pre Marketing Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process. The FDA has issued marketing authorization orders for four mint flavored e-cigarette products to NJOY LLC - NJOY ACE Pod Menthol 2.4%, NJOY ACE Pod Menthol 5%, NJOY DAILY Menthol 4.5%, and NJOY DAILY EXTRA Menthol 6%. The two authorized ACE products are sealed, pre filled, and non refillable cartridge swappable, used in conjunction with previously authorized ACE devices. The two authorized DAILY products are disposable e-cigarettes with pre filled, non refillable electronic liquid reservoirs.

Note: NJOY, LLC is a US company that produces and distributes e-cigarettes and e-cigarette products. In 2017, NJOY acquired the assets of NJOY, Inc., which was one of the earliest companies to sell e-cigarettes. On June 1, 2023, the company was acquired by Ochia Group.

The FDA has received nearly 27 million applications for product certification and has made decisions on over 26 million of them. So far, the FDA has approved 27 tobacco flavored and mint flavored e-cigarette products and devices, including four authorized today.

Note: The FDA is an agency under the United States Department of Health and Human Services that protects public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and safety of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines, and other biological products and medical devices used by humans. This institution is also responsible for the safety and security of food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and radiation electronic products in China, and is responsible for regulating tobacco products.