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German and French Tobacco Growers in Crisis?
Draconic and rigid regulations, anti-tobacco lobbying, high production costs, and a host of other factors give German and French tobacco farmers headaches. Tobacco Asia talks to grower associations from both countries about their worries. Read more
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ITSA: Some Beef with TPD2
The International Tax Stamp Association is warning that the EU’s TPD2 may not be compatible with the WHO’s FCTC as far as T&T requirements are concerned and that some adjustments may be sorely needed. Read more
New Sewtec Track & Trace System
Automation specialist will launch compact versions of its existing large-scale systems to ensure all tobacco manufacturers can comply with the EU Tobacco Products Directive. Read more
Trade Retaliation to Hit Tobacco Exporters?
US tobacco farmers might be getting hit hard as trade threats bounce between the US and partners all around the world. Read more
Responding to TPD’s Articles 15 and 16
The European Commission implemented delegated acts to specify the technical details regarding track and trace, authentication, tamper verification, and security features on tobacco products. Read more
Complaint Against Ad for Vaping
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld an anonymous complaint saying that advertisements encouraging smokers to switch to e-cigarettes as safer alternatives are against EU law. Read more
JTI: Brussels Must be Held Accountable for Over-Regulation
Since May, tobacco products placed on the market in EU countries have had to comply with the Tobacco Products Directive. Japan Tobacco International says that this is over-regulation and someone needs to be held accountable. Read more
Isn't it Time for Transparency and Dialogue?
From settling disagreements between siblings to negotiating treaties on an international level, transparent dialogue is encouraged. But is seems that isn't always the case.
