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Australia Bans Disposable Vapes
Health minister Mark Butler announced Australia will ban imports of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2024. Read more
France: Public Smoking Ban and Price Hike
Starting in 2024, smoking will be banned in France’s beaches, public parks, forests, and around certain public buildings such as schools. Read more
Expected Delay for US Menthol Ban
The ban on menthol cigarettes in the US may not be announced till next year, possibly even after the presidential election in November, according to NBC... Read more
New Zealand Reverses Tobacco Generational Ban
New Zealand’s new prime minister, Christopher Luxon, announced his government will be repealing tobacco regulations... Read more
Vaping by US High Schoolers Down
Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023, revealed a decline in current (past 30-day) use of tobacco products by high school students decreased from 16.5% to 12.6% in 2022–2023... Read more
KT&G Posts Record Quarterly Revenue
KT&G Corporation reported record-high quarterly revenue of KRW1.69 trillion (US$1.28 billion) in Q3/2023, a 4% increase from same quarter last year. Read more
“Unconstitutional” GEG Dropped From Bill
Malaysia’s cabinet dropped the generational end game (GEG) provisions that would ban tobacco and vape products for anyone born from 2007... Read more
COP10 Postponed
The Tenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the Third session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is postponed... Read more
Flavored Tobacco Gain Popularity in Taiwan
Taiwan's health authorities have voiced growing concerns over the country's youth and female populations' increased use of flavored tobacco products, reports Taiwan News. Read more
Illicits On Fire in Australia
Data from the Australian Border Force’s (ABF) annual report showed Australian police have made some of the largest seizures of illicit tobacco, cigarettes, and vaping products on record this year. Read more
Snus’ Uncertain EU Future
A spokesman for the European Commission told Euractiv that decisions about the future of Sweden's snus, which is presently prohibited in the EU, will be made based on ongoing evaluation of the tobacco directive. Read more
Altria Cuts Profit Forecast, Revenue Down
Altria Group cut the annual profit forecast in its 2023 third-quarter and nine-months results as demand for its core cigarette business declined... Read more
Illicits Takeover Pakistan Market
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) warned that the country’s illicit tobacco market has outgrown the legitimate one... Read more
Ban No Deterrent for Californians
A new independent study found that California’s flavored tobacco and vapor products ban has not stopped people from using them... Read more
EU Commission Sued Over Tobacco Overreach
The European Commission's (EC) attempt to restrict the sale of heated tobacco products (HTP) will be referred to the European Court of Justice by the Irish High Court, according to the EU Reporter. Read more
PMI Effort to Stop WHO Vape Attack
Philip Morris International (PMI) is running a significant lobbying campaign to stop countries from cracking down on vapes and related products... Read more
E-Cigs Not Gateway to Smoking
A new study comparing the UK, US, and Australia, where sales of e-cigarettes containing nicotine are banned, found that there is no sign that e-cigarettes promote smoking... Read more
Appeal on FDA Premium Cigar Lawsuit Decision
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing the decision in Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al... Read more
New Act Doubles Tax on Cigarettes
A new proposed act to support maternal health could lead to cigarette and small cigar tax doubling and substantial tax increases for other tobacco products. Read more
Slower US Rollout for IQOS
Philip Morris International (PMI) c.e.o. Jacek Olczak said the company will launch its IQOS devices in four cities in two unnamed US states from 2024 is given the go-ahead... Read more