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.
FDA to Host Discussion on PMTAs Feb. 10
The discussion aims to solicit input on PMTA submissions for electronic nicotine delivery systems products and will be held from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET.
CAPHRA Urges Review of FCTC Following U.S. WHO Exit
CAPHRA representatives say restrictions on safer nicotine products risk slowing smoking decline and expanding illicit markets.
Universal Appoints Diel as CFO
Diel, a Universal executive since 2018, brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, corporate development, and strategy, most recently serving as vice president and CFO of Universal Ingredients.
Anti-Tobacco Group Alarmed that PMI, BAT Spending $40M on F1 Sponsorships
STOP highlighted sponsorship activity believed to be a combined $40 million by PMI’s Zyn on Ferrari and BAT’s Velo brand appearing in F1 team partnerships.
Brother of Israel’s Security Chief Accused of Smuggling Cigarettes
Dozens of trucks carrying cigarettes, loose tobacco, hookah tobacco, and e-cigarettes are estimated to reach Gaza each month.
Universal Posts Nine-Month, Q3 Results
Third-quarter revenue dropped 8% to $861 million, with operating income down 21% to $82 million, driven by reduced tobacco shipments and inventory write-downs.
