Products
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
New Good Times USA Products
Good Times will be launching a new line of products in Q4 2018. The company will also be introducing redesigned, attractive packaging for its existing products. Read more
La Galera Cubes Heading to Stores
Using an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, a Dominican criollo 98 binder, and piloto cubano fillers, the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed Rounds is a 6 3/4 x 52 vitola that features a round head and a box-pressed foot. Read more
FDA Requires E-Cig Warning Labels
Since August 10, the US Food and Drug Administration requires new warning labels on e-cigarettes and certain other tobacco products. Read more
JTI Seeks Ministry Approval for Price Hikes
The tobacco tax hike will be JP¥1 per cigarette, with an additional tax hike of ¥2 to be implemented by October 2021. Read more
'Bot' Army Spreading Positive Messages About E-Cigs
According to a new scientific study, the online debate over the health benefits of e-cigarettes is being driven largely by automated “bots” in social media accounts. Read more
Juul to Use Bluetooth to Combat Teen Usage
Juul is working on a Bluetooth-connected version of its popular device, and its features could help the company combat underage use. Read more
E-Cig Ban Reduces Safer Choices for Smokers
The Council for Harm Reduced Alternatives and the Association of Vapers India warned the central and state governments that a ban on e-cigarettes would deprive millions of smokers of safer choices and cause damage to public health. Read more
Banning High Nicotine E-Cigs
An Israeli government official says the decision was taken in early August without any notice to the public. Read more