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New Strategy Comes Out of COP8
The World Health Organization unveils a new global strategy to scale up the tobacco control agenda over the next few years and to “prevent further interference by tobacco industry” in public health policies. more
Tobacco Caught in US-China Trade War
Tobacco products have been caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war after theTrump administration’s latest tariffs on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods which came into effect on September 24. more
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InterTabac 2018: 40 Years of Success
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, InterTabac once again was established as the international forum of the industry. more
IPCPR and CRA File Joint Cigar Regulation Comment
Two of the largest cigar trade associations filed a joint comment on the US Food and Drug Administration’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on premium cigar regulation. more
JTI Completes Acquisition of Donskoy Tabak
The acquisition enables Japan Tobacco Inc. to complement its existing product portfolio with DT’s value brands and expand its distribution network through DT’s strong salesforce. more
Health Ministry Pushing for Bigger Graphic Warnings
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said this September or October it plans to announce a measure pushing to enlarge the size of graphic warning images on cigarette packs. more
Retailers Launch Fight Against Plain Packaging
The group Premium Cigar Retailers of Canada has launched “The Better Cigar Plan”, a new portal that allows Canadian citizens and businesses to easily contact their member of parliament in support of an exemption for premium cigars. more
Pushback Against New Bill Putting Thousands Out of Work
Traders, farmers, and unionized workers have joined the industry pushback against the government’s proposed new tobacco laws, saying they will harm businesses and lead to thousands of jobs lost. more
Pushing FDA to Fight Illicit Trade
The American Academy of Family Physicians and other health agencies sent a joint letter to the Food and Drug Administration pushing for a tough stance on combating black market tobacco. more
TII Demands Seat at WHO Conference
The Tobacco Institute of India asked the government to talk with farmers and industry stakeholders before the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of Parties meeting. more
Anti-Tobacco Groups Threaten to Sue Over 'Too Unhealthy' Cig
Ex-smokers and medical associations are threatening legal action to get “too unhealthy” cigarettes that exceed European norms for nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide banned. more
Aldehydes Major Carcinogen in Tobacco Smoke
A recent New York University study finds that aldehydes are the major carcinogens in tobacco smoke. more
Poll: Marijuana and E-Cigs Less Dangerous than Smoking
A July Gallup poll found that Americans say cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, and pipes are much more harmful to people who use them than marijuana and e-cigarettes. more
Tobacco Use Drops by 8%
Results from a Global Adult Tobacco Survey report has shown the use of tobacco has declined in the last 8 years. more
Tobacco Tax Decline Examined
A special committee of the Pakistan Senate met early August to look into the decline in revenue from the tobacco industry. more
New Anti-Illicit Tobacco Law Set for Senate
New legislation to make it easier to prosecute tobacco smugglers will go to the Senate for debate after passing the lower house. more
Unanimous Vote for Harm Reduction Measures
The House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Department of Health to promote harm reduction measures as part of its National Tobacco Control Strategy. more
2018 Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellows Announced
Six people were selected through a highly selective US competition based on their exceptional, diverse professional qualifications to contribute to the work of FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. more
Anti-Tobacco Trio Get Millions from Bloomberg
Former New York mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg donates to a trio of anti-tobacco organizations to up their game against the tobacco industry. more
Why Smokers Avoid Pack Warnings
Researchers have conducted two clinical trials to study why smokers avoid warnings on cigarette packs, and whether said avoidance was associated with more forgoing or butting out of cigarettes. more