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.
Altria Reports Modest Q2 Growth, Raises Low End of EPS
For the first half, revenue increased 1.6% to $11.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS rose 4.9% to $2.80.
Amicus Briefs Back Altria, Juul in Antitrust Appeal
The Chamber and other amici contend that applying California’s Cartwright Act across multiple jurisdictions creates significant legal and manageability problems for the litigation.
Nigeria’s Public Health Advocates Want 2,200% Increase for Tobacco Control
Organizations are calling for a dedicated funding mechanism, potentially through earmarking part of tobacco tax revenues for tobacco-control programs.
Vietnam Advances Ban on New Nicotine Products
Health officials also cited the emergence of nicotine pouches and argued that a sale-only ban would be insufficient.
Iceland Proposes Plain Packaging, Tighter Controls
The bill would align rules for cigarettes and e-cigarettes, strengthen penalties, and expand restrictions on where tobacco and nicotine products can be used.
EU: Italy, Greece Oppose Irish Bill on Nicotine Products
Both countries argued that the proposals could create barriers to trade and conflict with the EU’s ongoing revision of the Tobacco Products Directive.
