Regulation of e-cigarettes

Produced in partnership with Jaspreet Takhar of Baker McKenzie and Lucy Ward of Hogan Lovells International LLP

Practice notes

Regulation of e-cigarettes

Produced in partnership with Jaspreet Takhar of Baker McKenzie and Lucy Ward of Hogan Lovells International LLP

Practice notes

31 December 2020 marked the end of the brexit implementation period following the UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU. At this point (referred to in UK law as ‘ip completion day’), key transitional arrangements came to an end, the body of EU-derived laws was preserved and converted into UK domestic law.

Assimilated law is the name given to retained EU law (REUL) which remains in force after the end of 2023. The re-categorisation of REUL (and associated terms) to assimilated law reflects a change in its status and treatment under UK law, in that it is generally to be interpreted according to ordinary domestic law and principles.

From 1 January 2024, REUL is ‘assimilated’ into domestic law by virtue of the fact it is generally stripped of EU-derived interpretive effects (eg supremacy of EU law, directly effective rights, and general principles previously retained under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018). For more information, see Practice Note: Assimilated law.

In addition, under the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol, Northern

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Jaspreet Takhar

Baker McKenzie

Jaspreet advises market-leading tech and healthcare companies on issues at the cutting-edge of digital health. She focuses on the development and regulation of healthcare technology. This includes assessing how digital health solutions can comply with the legal framework for data privacy, medical research and medical devices / pharmaceuticals. Jaspreet also advises clients on accessing and using patient data, innovative collaborations with hospitals, and the use and regulation of AI in the healthcare space.

Lucy Ward

Solicitor, Hogan Lovells International LLP

Lucy Ward first practiced as an insurance and reinsurance lawyer and subsequently concentrated on product liability litigation and product regulatory compliance. She is a senior lawyer in the Hogan Lovells Global Products team based in London.

She helped to set up the firms Science Unit recruiting its first scientists and promoting their role to clients.

She has particular expertise managing large litigation projects for a range of manufacturing clients including those facing litigation in multiple jurisdictions. Her clients include medical device manufacturers, tech and telecom companies, brewers and tobacco manufacturers.

Current work includes advising clients on pre-launch testing and compliance requirements across a range of global markets with a focus on accessibility and sustainability; working with technical experts involved in complex litigation and representing clients involved in Public Inquiries and other statutory investigations.

Jurisdiction(s):

United Kingdom

Key definition:

Brexit definition

What does Brexit mean?

means: (a) the United Kingdom (UK) ceasing to be a member state of the European Union (EU) and/or the European Economic Area (EEA) on exit day; and/or (b) the commencement, end of[ or variation in] any transitional, trading or other arrangements from time to time between: (i) the UK and the EU and/or EEA (including during any implementation period and IP Completion Day); and/or (ii) the UK and any other country, group of countries, international organisation, bloc or body (including the World Trade Organization) in contemplation of or (directly or indirectly) in connection with the UK’s said cessation of membership;

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