Next Generation Labs is advising the vapor industry to be wary of false claims.Read More
The Indirect Taxation Authority is now advocating a harmonization of tax levies to reduce the prices of legal cigarettes, which it believes will reduce the incentive to smuggle. Read More
A new report shows how how the illegal tobacco trade is operating during the Covid-19 pandemic and preparing to reap the rewards in the economic aftermath.Read More
Dismantling the criminal networks that sprung up during South Africa’s ban on tobacco and alcohol sales may take years.Read More
The United Arab Emirates’ Federal Tax Authority recently launched an smart application designed to help consumers detect uncertified tobacco products.Read More
The factory is believed to have been operating since the end of 2016, costing the German state hundreds of millions of euros in lost tax revenues. Read More
BAT South Africa wants the government to clamp down on illicit trade following a substantial loss of market share during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
Based in the capital’s Por Sen Chey district, the factory had been operating illegally for two years and employed more than 100 workers.Read More
Respondents to survey blame corruption, high excise duties and insufficient resources for enforcement agencies.Read More
Cigarette smuggling thrives in southern Africa.Read More