Products
Conservatives Bash FDA’s Crackdown on E-Cigs
Groups are demanding the Trump administration “pump the brakes” on the Food and Drug Administration’s crackdown on e-cigarettes, arguing the anti-vaping efforts will hurt “an innovative industry that is helping American smokers quit.” Read more
CT Anhui Launches New Magnetic Particle HNB Product
The launch of the new Toop-One started in Shenzhen and Hefei in China, allowing customers to closely experience a whole new mode of tobacco consumption. Read more
Altria /Lexaria Partner on Edible Nicotine
Lexaria Nicotine LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with Altria Group Inc. to fund the r&d of Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH™ technology. Read more
Atabey Cigars Get Foot Band to Counter Fakes
United Cigars has announced its new measure to combat counterfeiting – adding a new secondary foot band to its Atabey line. Read more
Illusione Signs Distribution Deal with Davidoff
Nevada-based Illusione Cigars has signed a distribution deal with Oettinger Davidoff AG to have its cigars distributed in a variety of European countries. Read more
King Mountain Tobacco Asks Supreme Court to Review Tax Ruling
Cigarette manufacturer King Mountain Tobacco asks the US Supreme Court review a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision ordering the company to pay about US$58 million in unpaid federal excise taxes. Read more
Korean 2018 Cig Sales Down; Collected Taxes Up
Data from South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance show that sales of cigarettes in the country fell 1.5% in 2018 from a year earlier. Read more
New Study Confirms E-Cigs Help Smokers Quit
The study published shows e-cigarettes beat both nicotine patches and gum when it comes to smoking cessation tools. Read more
FDA Restricts Sales of Flavored E-Cigs
The US Food and Drug Administration will restrict sales of most flavored e-cigarettes to age-restricted stores and pursue bans on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Read more
JUUL Stops Selling Flavored E-Cigs for Now
Juul has stopped accepting orders for its mango, fruit, crème, and cucumber pods to more than 90,000 convenience stores, vape shops, and other retailers that sell them since November 13. Read more
Altria Pulls Some Vape Products
Altria announced in late October that it will remove certain vaping products from the market amid concerns they may appeal to underage smokers. Read more
Growing Market for Flavor Capsule Cigs
A recent analysis found the market for cigarettes with flavor capsules in the filter had 'grown exponentially since being introduced in 2007.' Read more
E-Cigs to be Legalized in Thailand
The Thai excise department says they will be taxing the e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and vaping liquids, leading the way to their legal use in the Kingdom. Read more
Swedish Match Introducing Night Owl Pipe Tobacco Cigars
Night Owl is a tipped cigar that is crafted with the finest pipe tobacco and always ready for use in a resealable FoilFresh pouch. Read more
Evaluation Continues for Camel Snus
A scientific advisory committee of the US Food and Drug Administration advanced R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company’s efforts to communicate reduced-risk information to consumers regarding its Camel Snus products. Read more
New Law Coming Soon
Malaysia's deputy health minister, Dr. Lee Boon Chye, says a new law to control tobacco, vaping and shisha will be enacted soon. Read more
Smoking Cessation Product Sales Grow by 12% in 2018
According to the latest study published by Fact.MR, the smoking cessation products market is expected to witness impressive a 12% year-to-year volume growth in 2018 over 2017. Read more
Juul Eyes Asia
Officials at Indonesia’s finance ministry sayJuul representatives held discussions with the Indonesian government about introducing its vaping devices. Read more
Bespoke Cigars Changes Brand Name for US Market
Bespoke Cigars will change the name of its brand to Casdagli for the US market. Read more
Gov’t to PMI: Stop Advertising 'Healthier' Products
PMI denies the adverts are illegal and claims it wants to help smokers by providing them with better tobacco alternatives. Read more