Wang: Global Trade Tariffs in Vaping
Currently, vaping products imported from China face a 25% tariff, but there is a high likelihood that this could double.
GSTHR Report Finds Vapes Help Smokers Quit
Aotearoa New Zealand now has a considerable chance of reaching its “Smokefree 2025” goal.
Zimbabwe to Phase Out Ethylene Dibromide
The institution wants to ensure that the country’s leaf tobacco meets international standards.
Bulgaria to Raise Excise Taxes
The finance ministry has proposed to fast-track increases originally set for 2025 and 2026.
Creditors Approve Canadian Litigation Deal
The proposed CAD32.5 billion settlement must still get a green light in court.
Illegal Cigarette Factory Dismantled in Latvia
If the cigarettes had entered the market, they would have deprived the Latvian state of more than €75 million in revenues
STMA Appoints New Deputy Director
This appointment follows a series of corruption investigations targeting senior officials at China’s tobacco industry regulatory body.
PMI Settles D.C. Flavor Ban Violations Case
The company will pay $1.2 million for illegally selling flavored Zyn pouches to consumers in the district.
Bangladesh to Ban E-cigarette Imports
Proponents say the measure aims to “protect public health and keep future generations safe.”
FDA Submits Proposal to Limit Nicotine
Proponents believe the measure would be a ‘game changer’ in the effort to eliminate tobacco use.
BAT on Track To Deliver Fiscal Year Guidance
Performance acceleration is driven by the phasing of new categories innovation, investment in the U.S. and the unwind of inventory movements.
Commission Urged to Harmonize Tax on Vapes
Each EU member state now applies different rules and levels of excise tax, distorting the bloc’s single market.
Stingfree Completes SEK5 Million Share Issue
Billionaire entrepreneur Erik Selin has increased his ownership stake from 15.8 percent to 21.9 percent.
FDA Warns Retailers for Illegal Sales
The agency has put 115 sellers on notice for selling unauthorized vaping products.
Turkmenistan Hikes Tobacco Import Tax
Effective Jan. 1, the rate will be 25 percent of the customs value.
A Platform for Dialogue
With its Omni tool, BAT has released a dynamic, science-based guide to tobacco harm reduction.
At the Turning Point
Belarus’ role in the illicit cigarette trade is under scrutiny.
From Tradition to Transition
With the launch of its Sixhill heated-tobacco brand, Firstunion is offering smokers in the Middle East a less risky alternative to smoking.
Toward Pure Leaf
With its new Pure-F sorter, Koerber Technologies removes undesired materials from tobacco at the earliest possible point.
The Paradox of Publicity
While commercial promotions have been severely restricted, media stories, however negative, are keeping tobacco in the picture.
Strong Action Needed
Altria calls for a reset of the regulatory system in a way that supports the needs of adult smokers, enforces the rules for all and prevents underage use.
An Outbreak of Sanity
Tobacco Reporter joins Forest on the River Thames for its annual Smoke on the Water reception.
Choppy Waters
New taxes and regulations are reshaping the tobacco markets in the Baltic countries.
A Breath of Fresh AIR
AIR Global focuses on innovating the shisha and inhalation sphere, catering to growing markets and evolving needs.
Beyond Ordinary
Since 2015, Vaporesso has been the category leader of open-system vape products.
Increasing Stakeholder Engagement
Accelerating actions to clear the smoke: finding common ground in a polarized world
Tobacco Reporter’s parent organization, TMA, has decided to discontinue its trade publications. This issue is our last.
Zimbabwe to Phase Out Ethylene Dibromide
The institution wants to ensure that the country’s leaf tobacco meets international standards.
Slim Chances
Harm reduction, smoking cessation and weight
Puffs with Proof
Chris Allen, chief executive officer of Broughton, explains why new age verification technology could help solve youth appeal.
Derailing Harm Reduction?
TR contributors Pieter Vorster and Sudhanshu Patwardhan lament the unhelpful contribution of illicit vaping products
The Zyn Marketing Fallacy
Blaming the manufacturers for irresponsible marketing is a red herring, writes Peter Clark of the World Vapers’ Alliance.
Momentous Ruling
The end of ‘Chevron deference’ doctrine could have ripple effects across the entire nicotine industry in the United States.
Rewriting the Rules
Will the next EU Tobacco Products Directive embrace harm reduction?
Unwavering Commitment
Innovation, integrity and excellence remain at the core of SWM’s business under the company’s new ownership.
Testing the Waters
Philip Morris International is getting ready to reintroduce IQOS in the US.
Ensuring Excellence
The critical role of site visits and quality controls in behavioral science research
Rebuilding the Value Chain
Tabaterra wants to lift Azerbaijani tobacco to global quality standards.
Thank You!
The GTNF, scheduled Sept. 24–26 in Athens, is made possible by the generous support of these sponsors.
