Investors are betting the new administration will crack down on illicit vapes from China and pause the menthol ban.
By July 2027, smokers will have to shell out more than €13 for a pack of cigarettes.
Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan insists that all tobacco products pose a threat to public health.
Smoking rates in the British Overseas Territory are nearly twice those in the UK.
Importers will have to pay all duties in one go when goods are cleared in the island nation.
The company urges Quebec to train inspectors and issue fines heavy enough to deter illegal players.
The company says it does not support the proposal due to “critical outstanding issues.”
The European Commission’s proposal to postpone application deadlines should not be taken as an excuse to let up, warns law firm.
Stakeholders credit the integrated system, along with firm prices due to the short crop this year.
Regulators are increasingly losing talent to the private sector, including the nicotine business.
Performance was driven by solid pricing in the tobacco business, according to CEO Terabatake.
The combustible business was driven by Marlboro, while oral products benefited from MST.
Critics say the plans will fuel illicit sales and penalize smokers seeking less-harmful products.
Anti-smoking activists are urging Bangladesh to ignore the industry’s reservations.
Critics say the measure would close off an effective path for millions who struggle to quit smoking.
The products have designs and functions that may attract young people, according to the agency.
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In Tobacco Reporter’s November 2024 issue, we look back on another successful edition of the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (GTNF), which took place Sept. 24-26 in Athens this year.
While it’s impossible to do justice to this event in a just handful of Tobacco Reporter pages, we have highlighted key moments and takeaways that not only illustrate the depth and breadth of the forum, but will also demonstrate to those who missed this year’s edition why they simply cannot afford to skip the next one, in 2025.
The GTNF was not the only tobacco event this northern hemisphere fall. In the wake of the 2024 Coresta Congress, which took place Oct. 13-17 in Edinburgh, George Gay took the opportunity to interview Danielle Tower, group head of scientific and regulatory affairs at BAT, the host of the Congress, about the tremendous opportunity presented by tobacco harm reduction.
Ivan Genov reports from the International Tobacco Growers Association annual general meeting, which convened in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, this year, and public health veteran Scott D. Ballin stresses the continued importance of “safe-haven” dialogues between stakeholder in a time of division and animosity.
Also in this issue: A report from Pakistan, where a Sudanese order for 10-stick packs has caused considerable controversy.
Chris Allen, chief executive officer of Broughton, explains why new age verification technology could help solve youth appeal.
TR contributors Pieter Vorster and Sudhanshu Patwardhan lament the unhelpful contribution of illicit vaping products
Blaming the manufacturers for irresponsible marketing is a red herring, writes Peter Clark of the World Vapers’ Alliance.
The end of ‘Chevron deference’ doctrine could have ripple effects across the entire nicotine industry in the United States.
The critical role of site visits and quality controls in behavioral science research
Tabaterra wants to lift Azerbaijani tobacco to global quality standards.
The GTNF, scheduled Sept. 24–26 in Athens, is made possible by the generous support of these sponsors.
Having firmly established itself as a regional player, Tabaterra of Azerbaijan is preparing to take its operations to the next level.
With its plastic-free products goal at the forefront, Filtrona’s new filter technology allows for a sustainable RYO option.
Will the next EU Tobacco Products Directive embrace harm reduction?
Innovation, integrity and excellence remain at the core of SWM’s business under the company’s new ownership.
Philip Morris International is getting ready to reintroduce IQOS in the US.
