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US Supreme Court Sides with FDA in Limiting Flavored Vapes
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld a series of US Food and Drug Administration decisions denying market authorization...
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Beyond Nicotine: The Industry’s Long Road to Transformation
In their journey of transforming their businesses away from combustible cigarettes toward reduced-risk alternatives and thus securing long-term survival...
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FDA Expands AI Review Pilot Through June
On May 8, 2025, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Marty Makary announced that the agency plans to deploy artificial intelligence tools across all FDA centers immediately.
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Vietnam Vape Ban Sparks Questions
Despite facing one of the world’s most serious tobacco-related public health crises, Vietnam has moved to outlaw the sale and use of nicotine vaping products.
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Imperial C.E.O Exits, Shares Slide
Imperial Brands (IMB.L) announced that c.e.o. Stefan Bomhard will step down after five years in the role, surprising investors and sending shares down more than 7%.
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New Zealand to Miss Smokefree 2025 Goal
Time is running out for New Zealand, which had aimed to become the world’s second smokefree country after Sweden.
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The Limits of Reducing Nicotine in Tobacco Control
Regulatory bodies have long sought to curb smoking-related illnesses by targeting nicotine, of-ten through policies aimed at limiting its levels in cigarettes.
US Supreme Court Sides with FDA in Limiting Flavored Vapes
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld a series of US Food and Drug Administration decisions denying market authorization...
May 20, 2025
Beyond Nicotine: The Industry’s Long Road to Transformation
In their journey of transforming their businesses away from combustible cigarettes toward reduced-risk alternatives and thus securing long-term survival...
May 20, 2025
FDA Expands AI Review Pilot Through June
On May 8, 2025, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Marty Makary announced that the agency plans to deploy artificial intelligence tools across all FDA centers immediately.
May 20, 2025
Vietnam Vape Ban Sparks Questions
Despite facing one of the world’s most serious tobacco-related public health crises, Vietnam has moved to outlaw the sale and use of nicotine vaping products.
May 20, 2025
Imperial C.E.O Exits, Shares Slide
Imperial Brands (IMB.L) announced that c.e.o. Stefan Bomhard will step down after five years in the role, surprising investors and sending shares down more than 7%.
May 20, 2025
New Zealand to Miss Smokefree 2025 Goal
Time is running out for New Zealand, which had aimed to become the world’s second smokefree country after Sweden.
May 20, 2025
The Limits of Reducing Nicotine in Tobacco Control
Regulatory bodies have long sought to curb smoking-related illnesses by targeting nicotine, of-ten through policies aimed at limiting its levels in cigarettes.
May 6, 2025
The TA Q&A: Combatting Illicit Tobacco Trade
The Anti-Illicit Trade Operations (AITO) team plays a critical role within the company by spearheading efforts to combat illegal trade and protect the company’s brands...
May 6, 2025
Tariff War with China to Hit US Tobacco Farmers
The US-China trade war is expected to weigh heavily on the US economy in particular: the Kiel Institute for the World Economy estimates that inflation is likely to rise...
May 6, 2025
UK Disposable Vape Ban May Shift Markets, But Not Habits, Study Suggests
As the UK government’s ban on disposable vapes takes effect on 1 June 2025, a comprehensive new study suggests that the policy may succeed in altering...
May 6, 2025
Anti-Nicotine Zealot US Senator Dick Durbin to Retire
Illinois senator Dick Durbin has announced that he will not seek a sixth term in 2026. “I know in my heart it’s time to pass the torch,” the veteran US senator said...
May 6, 2025
FCTC Under Fire on 20th Anniversary
As the World Health Organization (WHO) marks the 20th anniversary of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the occasion...
May 6, 2025
CTP’s Brian King Lands at TFK
Brian King, who was removed from his position last month as head of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), was appointed...
May 6, 2025
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