A global health expert and anti-smoking advocate for more than 30 years, Derek Yach is the owner of Global Health Strategies. Previously, Yach was the director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World and a World Health Organization cabinet director and executive director for noncommunicable diseases and mental health. He was deeply involved with the development of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. On this page we feature a selection of Yach’s contributions to Tobacco Reporter.
Russia Attacks JTI Subsidiary in Ukraine
JTI said the factory had been struck several times and that operations were suspended before the latest attacks. The company said all employees were safe.
Imperial Targets FY26 Growth, Announces £1.5B Buyback
The company expects adjusted operating profit growth within its 3% to 5% guidance, high-single-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, and £2.2B in free cash flow.
Ill. Rep Questions FDA Review of Vape Rules
He also requested communications between FDA officials and Altria, Reynolds American, their subsidiaries, and other parties involved in challenges to the rules.
Russia to Allow Regional Vape Sales Bans
The measure will run through 2032, with regions able to adopt their own laws imposing the bans.
GAO Finds FDA Holding 130K Tobacco Applications to End 2025
The FDA received more than 26.6 million applications from 2018 through 2025 and completed reviews of about 26.5 million.
BAT Bangladesh Appoints Corporate Affairs Head
Momshad Ali Khan has more than 20 years of experience in corporate affairs, government relations, regulatory strategy, and strategic communications.
