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Youth Vaping Lowest in Decade
According to new data from the latest National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control... Read more
Poland Claims World’s Second Largest Exporter Spot
Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology says the country is the world’s second largest exporter of tobacco and industrial tobacco... Read more
FDA Menthol Ban Still On the Cards
The delayed menthol ban has not gone away, according to Brian King, director of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). Read more
EU Illicit Cigarette Levels Still High
A new KPMG report commissioned by Philip Morris Products SA on illicit cigarette consumption reveals high levels of contraband and counterfeit cigarettes... Read more
Tasmania’s Strictest Vape Law in Country
The Tasmanian government plans to override federal laws by enforcing stricter regulations on the sale of nicotine vaping products, allowing only adults... Read more
Canada’s New Nicotine Pouch Restrictions
Health Canada is implementing nationwide restrictions on the sale of nicotine pouches to prevent them from being accessed by young people. Read more
UK to Clamp Down on Outdoor Smoking
UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced that the government is considering a smoking ban in pub gardens and other outdoor venues due to the "huge burden"... Read more
Photo ID Required for Those Under 30 to Buy Tobacco
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain tobacco product sales restrictions. Read more
Landmark US$600 Million Settlement
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) finalized a landmark US$600 million settlement with major tobacco companies, making it the largest agreement... Read more
Vaping Among Adults Hit 8-Year High
E-cigarette use among adults in Britain has reached its highest point since 2017, according to recent data. Read more
Tanzania Now Africa's Second-Largest Producer
In a significant milestone for its agricultural sector, Tanzania has emerged as the second-largest tobacco producer in Africa, according to agriculture minister... Read more
Taiwan Plans Tobacco Products Ban
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare revealed a draft of new regulations aimed at banning 27 types of chemicals in tobacco products, including cigarettes... Read more