A growing body of evidence from Japan suggests that the introduction and widespread adoption of heated tobacco products (HTPs) have played a significant role in the country’s remarkable decline in traditional cigarette use. This trend is providing a compelling case study for tobacco harm reduction advocates worldwide.
Read moreA controversial tax break for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) in New Zealand, primarily benefiting tobacco giant Philip Morris, has been extended for an additional two years, pushing a planned evaluation of its effectiveness to July 2027. The initial tax cut, which halved the excise duty on HTPs in July 2024, was introduced by NZ First Associate Health Minister Casey Costello as a one-year trial, with the stated aim of encouraging smokers to switch from more harmful combustible cigarettes to these potentially less risky alternatives.
Read moreUruguay has reinstated a comprehensive ban on the importation and sale of heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes (vapes), revoking a 2021 decree that had previously allowed their commercialization. The announcement was made by Laura Llambí, director of Uruguay’s National Tobacco Control Program.
Read moreDiscover the 6 largest nicotine and tobacco companies in the U.S. (PMI, Altria, RAI, ITG, Liggett, Swedish Match/ZYN) and their shift to smokeless products.
Read moreMajilis Passes Reforms Aimed at Simplification and Differentiated Rates
Deputies in Kazakhstan’s Majilis (lower house of parliament) have approved a new Tax Code in its second reading, introducing significant changes aimed at simplifying the system and adjusting tax rates across various sectors. The reforms include setting the standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate and outlining phased increases for excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, and heated tobacco products (HTPs).
Read moreAs new forms of tobacco products enter the market, South Carolina lawmakers are grappling with how to tax them appropriately. A recent bill proposes creating a three-tiered system for taxing tobacco products, with heated tobacco falling into a category taxed at less than half the rate of traditional cigarettes.
Read moreIn a move to align with European Union directives, the Estonian parliament, Riigikogu, has passed amendments to the Tobacco Act, prohibiting the sale of flavored and aromatic heated tobacco products in the country. The bill, which was adopted on Wednesday, April 23, received overwhelming support from the deputies, with 68 voting in favor, seven against, and one abstention.
Read moreIndiana lawmakers are grappling with a significant budget challenge as they face a $2.4 billion shortfall. To address this issue, a controversial proposal has emerged: doubling the state’s cigarette tax to $2 per pack.
Read moreThe Philippines has been steadily increasing excise taxes on tobacco products in recent years, with the latest adjustments taking effect on March 22, 2025. These tax hikes are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to discourage smoking and raise revenue for the country’s universal healthcare program.
Read moreThe Poland Senate has unanimously approved a bill prohibiting the sale of heated tobacco products with characteristic flavors, without proposing any amendments. The amendment to the Act on the Protection of Health against the Consequences of Using Tobacco and Tobacco Products, also known as the Tobacco Act, aims to implement an EU directive that member states should have been applying since October 23, 2023.
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