Sudhanshu Patwardhan is a medical doctor, nicotine expert and health tech entrepreneur from India, based in the U.K. He works on projects around the world to reduce harm from tobacco, especially among the most disadvantaged tobacco user populations.
UK Opens Consultation for Potential Vape Restrictions
The consultation proposes requiring vapes to be sold in standardized white packaging with limited branding, among numerous other restrictions.
Puro Sabor Opens Registration
The annual festival offers attendees an in-depth look at Nicaragua’s premium cigar industry through visits to tobacco farms, processing facilities, and more.
Oregon Extends ‘Tobacco’ Definition to All Oral Nicotine Products
The state expanded its definition of tobacco products to include oral nicotine pouches, lozenges, and gum containing either natural or synthetic nicotine.
Belarus Raising Tobacco Excise Stamps
Despite the higher stamp costs, the changes are not expected to affect retail cigarette prices because prices are state-controlled and the stamp cost remains minimal.
Alabama Denies Injunction Fighting Vape Regulatory Laws
The justices found that the federal Tobacco Control Act preserves states’ authority to regulate the sale and distribution of tobacco products more stringently than federal requirements.
CAA Gives Inaugural Leadership Award to NC Rep
CAA said the caucus Hall established strengthens ties between lawmakers and the agriculture, manufacturing, and premium cigar retail sectors.
