Tag : tobacco-excise-directive

European Commission expected to revise tobacco excise Directive

The Council of Europe has asked the European Commission to review Directive 2011/64/EU ("Tobacco Tax Directive") in order to upgrade the regulatory framework of the internal market by harmonizing definitions and tax treatments of novel products, such as liquid for e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Denmark adopts new tax category for heated tobacco

Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation has issued an Executive Order creating a new excise tax category for heated tobacco. The communiqué announced amendments to Order No. 186 of 26 February 2013 which contains the basic outline of tobacco taxation for the Nordic country.

Europe seeks a clearer vision on future of e-cigarette taxation policy

Blog: A look at the development of vapor taxes on both sides of the Atlantic as Europe considers harmonizing policy on e-cigarette taxation