EPP Accused of Being Tobacco ‘Mouthpiece’ Ahead of Vote
The debate comes as the EU considers significant revisions to tobacco and nicotine regulations that could affect product availability.
N.C. Politicians Call for Relief for Tobacco Farmers
The lawmakers said tobacco production costs rose 30% between 2021 and 2025, compared with an 18% increase across U.S. agriculture overall.
Kentucky Tobacco Farm Gets DOL Reprieve Over Visa Enforcement
The case stems from allegations that the farm violated H-2A temporary agricultural worker program requirements involving wages, recordkeeping, and worker housing.
Pakistani Tob. Growers Call to End Export Tax
The group also opposed a proposed minimum indicative price of $1.89 per kilogram for Virginia tobacco in the 2026-27 budget.
NACS Calls for Fact-Based Approach in EU Tob. Directive Review
Europe’s convenience retail sector comprises more than 684,000 outlets generating more than €250 billion in annual revenue.
ABF Announces $1.3M Illicit Tobacco Seizure
The operation follows a seizure earlier this month involving more than 100,000 cigarettes and 39 kg of loose-leaf tobacco.
LA Passes Two Tobacco, Vape Bills
The law also mandates that tobacco and vapor products move through a regulated manufacturer-to-wholesaler-to-retailer supply chain.
Haypp Announces Zyn Ultra Launch Across U.S.
Zyn Ultra nicotine pouches are available through its U.S. online retailers, Nicokick.com and Northerner.com, as of June 15.
Man Arrested in Indonesia for Running Labubu Vape Ring
A raid in Medan resulted in the seizure of 862 vape cartridge tubes, dozens of vape liquid bottles, and more than 10,500 branded vape packages.
Korea Signals Tobacco Policy Overhaul, Price Increases
Cigarette prices have remained at $2.97 per pack since 2015, well below the $6.51 referenced in the government’s 2026–2030 National Health Promotion Plan.
Philippines Hosting Third International Tobacco Summit
Officials estimate the country lost about ₱$2.4 billion in revenue from illicit tobacco over the last two years, with 85.6% of e-vapes sold in the Philippines classified as illegal.
Pakistani Farmers Slam 11 Different Tobacco Taxes
Industry representatives claim tobacco supports thousands of families and is a key provincial crop, but say it is being disproportionately taxed.
NZ Retailers Want Action as Illicits Climb
Treasury figures indicate tobacco excise revenue fell to $852 million in 2024–25, down about $1.2 million from the previous year.
Health Canada Issues Recall for Zyn, Siberia Pouches
The recall covers Siberia 35 mg pouches and Zyn 6 mg varieties across multiple flavors.
Bulgarian Tobacco Farmers Urge EC to Consider Rural Impact of Regs
Growers said decisions made in Brussels could have significant consequences for tobacco-dependent regions across Bulgaria and the EU.
PCA Launching New Initiative in Mexico
It will bring together importers, retailers, hospitality professionals, brands, and adult consumers for training and market engagement.
Article Examines S. Africa’s Intentions vs Consequences in Tobacco Control
“The disagreement is not about whether that goal is worthy. It is about whether this instrument, in this country, at this moment, is likely to achieve it.”
10% of Korean Teenagers Say Smoking Looks ‘Cool’
Researchers identified a strong link between exposure to smoking content, perceiving smokers as attractive, and greater tolerance toward smoking.
Kenya Looking to Crack Down on Shisha Offenders
Officials proposed tougher regulations targeting shisha, including fines of up to $7,700 and prison terms of up to six months.
Netherlands Rules Out Disposable Vape, Filter Bans
They said a national ban on disposable vapes would conflict with EU tobacco rules, despite concerns about environmental damage and fire risks linked to waste processing incidents.
FDA Memo Questions Flavored-Vape Reversal: AP
Regulators explained that the Glas flavored vapes “did not have to demonstrate added adult benefit,” because young people were unlikely to use them.
Nicotine Pouch Use Surging with Young Canadians
Researchers said the rapid growth was unexpected and noted that only about one-third of pouch users were cigarette smokers.
Indonesia Customs Seizes 8M Illegal Cigarettes
The shipment, valued at $710,000, included OK BOLD and imported Double Happiness cigarettes concealed under livestock feed on a truck traveling from Java to Sumatra.
Pouch Popularity Forcing Retailers to Reshape the Backbar
Retailers said regulatory uncertainty and rapidly changing manufacturer priorities are forcing constant adjustments to shelf space and assortment decisions.