FDA Proposal Would Allow Oversight of Foreign Manufacturers
The proposal would strengthen its ability to identify and take action against illegal tobacco products and create a level playing field for U.S. manufacturers.
PMI Named Among ‘Best Companies for the Future’
The ranking evaluates companies across six areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience, and agility.
5th Circ. Backs FDA’s Block on Vape Marketing
The decision affirms the FDA’s application of the “appropriate for the protection of public health” standard.
Korea Subjects Synthetic Nicotine to Tobacco Rules
Government data shows liquid e-cigarette use increased from 4% to 4.5% over the past year and by more than 70% over the past seven years.
Quitting Smoking Motivated Nearly Half of Pouch Users: Study
Among surveyed customers, 98% recalled completing age verification when purchasing online, compared with 75% for purchases made in physical stores.
PMI Examines Role of Science in Smoke-Free Future
Speakers highlighted the potential of smoke-free products and the importance of regulatory frameworks, consumer information, and public health strategies.
Malawi’s Tobacco Revenue Down 31% Through Nine Weeks
Auction sales accounted for just 39.4% of total transactions, underscoring the growing importance of contract farming in Malawi’s tobacco sector.
Philippine NTA Helping Tobacco Farmers Diversify
The initiative is designed to help farmers develop alternative income streams, encourage small-scale enterprise creation, and strengthen economic resilience.
Moldova Aligning New Smoking Bans with EU Standards
The legislation prohibits the use of cigarettes, heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and hookahs in a range of additional public spaces.
FDA Reports Efforts Prevented 450K Youth from Vaping
FDA officials said the results demonstrate how sustained, evidence-based public education can materially shift youth attitudes and reduce nicotine initiation.
Smokeless Only Products Growing in Nicotine Market: Report
NielsenIQ and Goldman Sachs data showed the smokeless segment up more than 8% year over year for the last 52 weeks.
Scientific Review Concludes Vaping ‘Likely’ Causes Cancer
Rather than presenting new data, the authors reinterpret existing literature to argue that there is already enough evidence to support a causal cancer risk conclusion.
ALP Plans Expansion into 11 International Markets
The rollout will begin in Britain, Ireland, Greece, Switzerland, and Romania in July, followed by additional launches across Europe.
Shopify to Ban U.S. Vape Sales
Shopify said in a statement that it prohibits illegal activity on its platform and updates enforcement policies in line with legal requirements.
South Africa Advances Tobacco Bill, Negotiations Loom
The committee voted 10–1 in favor of continuing the legislative process, but said the final law must differentiate between combustible cigarettes and other products.
Maldives Debates Proposal to Halve Cigarette Import Duty
The government-backed bill would reverse a 2024 duty increase introduced after concerns that a vape ban could drive smokers toward cigarettes.
PMI Urges EU to Ensure ‘Fair Treatment’ of Tobacco in Review
PMI said the sector supports 2 million jobs across Europe, contributes €180 billion in revenue, and maintains a significant business footprint.
PMI-WSJ Study Highlights Human Value in AI-Driven Workplace
The study found that 83% of respondents use AI for research and information synthesis on a weekly basis, but only 57% report a high level of trust.
AI Search Favors Family-Owned Premium Cigar Brands: Research
The report argues that AI systems disproportionately favor brands with strong family-ownership narratives, vertical integration and longstanding editorial recognition.
Australian Economist Calls to Eliminate Tobacco Excise
He argued that enforcement efforts alone are unlikely to succeed given the scale of the illicit market and the limited resources available to police agencies.
Ukraine Alleges Tobacco Company Hid $55M in Taxes
Authorities further allege that company officials attempted to conceal the illegal use of raw materials by falsifying claims that the tobacco had been stolen.
FDA: Youth Tobacco Use Remains Near Historic Lows
E-cigarettes remained the most commonly used category at 5.2%, followed by nicotine pouches at 1.7% and cigarettes at 1.4%.
Philippines Urged to Lead ASEAN Effort Against Growing Illicit Tobacco Trade
The ASEAN-6 markets lost an estimated $12.6 billion in government revenue over the past two years, with illicit volumes projected to hit 170 billion sticks by 2028.
Bangladesh Risks $328M From Cigarette Pricing Structure
The minimum retail price is set a $0.50 per 10 sticks for low-tier, and $0.75 for medium-tier, while retailers commonly sell packs as low as $0.57.
Cambodians Uncover Two Counterfeit Cigarette Factories
One of the factories was reportedly producing counterfeit versions of well-known international brands, including Marlboro, Winston, JPS Classic, Gold Mount, and Canyon.