Russia Attacks JTI Subsidiary in Ukraine
JTI said the factory had been struck several times and that operations were suspended before the latest attacks. The company said all employees were safe.
Imperial Targets FY26 Growth, Announces £1.5B Buyback
The company expects adjusted operating profit growth within its 3% to 5% guidance, high-single-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, and £2.2B in free cash flow.
Ill. Rep Questions FDA Review of Vape Rules
He also requested communications between FDA officials and Altria, Reynolds American, their subsidiaries, and other parties involved in challenges to the rules.
Russia to Allow Regional Vape Sales Bans
The measure will run through 2032, with regions able to adopt their own laws imposing the bans.
GAO Finds FDA Holding 130K Tobacco Applications to End 2025
The FDA received more than 26.6 million applications from 2018 through 2025 and completed reviews of about 26.5 million.
BAT Bangladesh Appoints Corporate Affairs Head
Momshad Ali Khan has more than 20 years of experience in corporate affairs, government relations, regulatory strategy, and strategic communications.
Philippines Requires Safety Certification for Nicotine Pouches
Products must meet World Health Organization reference procedures for nicotine content, pH level, and water activity.
KT&G Opens Second Indonesian Plant
The facility in Pasuruan has an annual capacity of 21 billion cigarettes, joining the Surabaya plant to bring KT&G’s total Indonesian capacity to 35 billion cigarettes.
UK Smoking Rate Falls as Vaping Remains More Common
In Great Britain, 5.4 million adults reported using e-cigarettes daily or occasionally, compared with 4.8 million current smokers.
Eight EU Countries Seek Broad Nicotine Restrictions
The countries called for maximum nicotine limits, standardized products and devices, plain packaging, and broad flavor restrictions.
French Retailers Cite Cross-Border Tobacco Trafficking
A pack that costs nearly €13 in France can be purchased for about €5.50 in Italy and between €5 to €6.25 in Spain.
Germany Steps Up Enforcement Against Illegal Vapes
More than 7.6 million nicotine-containing disposable vapes had been imported illegally into Germany, resulting in an estimated €33.3 million in lost excise tax.
Netherlands Calls for EU ‘Market Freeze’ on New Nicotine Products
The Netherlands is preparing to restrict domestic tobacco sales, with specialty tobacco shops set to become the only legal retail outlets for tobacco from 2032.
Ireland to Raise Tobacco and Vape Duties
Responsible Vaping Ireland said the e-liquid tax increase will add pressure to retailers already facing higher operating costs.
Portugal Moves to Regulate Nicotine Pouches
They are already sold and taxed under a category created in the 2026 State Budget, but their regulatory status has prompted debate.
South Korea Sees Surge in Nicotine-Free Vape Imports
Imports of nicotine-free e-cigarette liquid in South Korea more than doubled to $9.2 million in the first eight months of 2026 from $4.5 million a year earlier.
Austria’s Tobacco Industry Defends Vapes, Pouches
The industry’s comments come as nicotine pouches have been brought under Austria’s tobacco-monopoly system, with sales restricted to licensed tobacconists.
NCR Voyix Integrates TruAge Digital Age Verification
NCR Voyix said the solution is designed to strengthen compliance for age-restricted purchases without adding steps for store employees.
Japan’s Heated Tobacco Market Reaches New Milestone
PMI’s IQOS leads the category with 70% market share, followed by JT’s Ploom at 16.4% and BAT’s glo at 14.3%.
Netherlands Plans National Vape Excise Tax
The State Secretary for Finance said the tax rate has not yet been determined, but the government wants vaping to become roughly as expensive as smoking tobacco.
South Korea’s Tobacco Companies Take Different Strategies on Alternatives
KT&G is focusing on premium products, PM Korea is expanding into liquid e-cigarettes, and BAT is strengthening its heated-tobacco lineup.
Queensland Legal Cigarette Sales Surge After Illicit Crackdown
The increase contrasts with a largely flat national market and comes as Queensland has stepped up efforts to shut down illicit tobacco, vape, and nicotine pouch retailers.
Tanzania Orders Tobacco Buyers to Pay Farmers by Oct. 30
AOI announced that it completed payments to growers and other stakeholders, disbursing $64.7 million across the tobacco value chain.
Kenya Approves Signature Leaf Acquisition of Mastermind Tobacco Assets
Mastermind was founded in 1987 by a former BAT Kenya executive, and grew to become Kenya’s second-largest cigarette manufacturer before financial problems.
Zimbabwe Urges Tobacco Farmers to Diversify
The board highlighted export opportunities for higher-value crops, including blueberries, macadamia nuts, avocados, citrus, and specialty horticultural products.