Neil McKeganey is director of the Center for Substance Use Research in Glasgow, Scotland, and a frequent contributor to Tobacco Reporter. In this section, we feature a selection of his work.
MOHRE Urges Evidence-Based Review of EU Tobacco Rules
The letter calls on the Commission to adopt a comparative risk framework, include evidence from independent health authorities, and examine Sweden’s experience.
FRE Becomes Official Nicotine Pouch of Entertainment Group TKO
FRE will be the official nicotine pouch partner of UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, UFC BJJ, World’s Strongest Man, and Formula Drift.
IKE Tech Engages FDA on AI-Powered ENDS Compliance Solutions
IKE Tech outlined its technology platform, which integrates biometric age-gating, blockchain-based product authentication.
BAT Names Constantinescu as CFO
Constantinescu, currently CEO of Asahi Europe & International, previously spent 16 years at BAT in senior finance and management roles across Europe.
Middle East Tensions Impacting Tobacco Supply Chains
The report notes that seven Gulf countries — Qatar, the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Kuwait — account for over 20% of global tobacco exports.
FDA Wins Default Judgment Against NC Vape Distributor
The ruling allows the FDA to seek a judgment permanently barring the company from importing, marketing, or distributing the products cited.
Seoul Expands No-Smoking Enforcement to Vaping
Vaping will be subject to the same restrictions as combustible cigarettes, including bans in designated no-smoking zones.
Advocates Call to Merge Bangladesh’s Multi-Tier Cig Structure
Advocates called for setting the minimum retail price of a 10-stick pack at $0.82 by merging the low and medium tax tiers and introducing a uniform tax.
PMI to Double Zyn Investment in Ukraine
PMI reported that smoke-free products were available in 105 markets at the end of 2025, used by 43 million adult consumers, and accounted for 41.5% of net revenue.
KT&G Preparing Pilot Line for Oral Nicotine Product
KT&G last year participated with Altria in the acquisition of Scandinavian pouch companies ASF AB and ASF AS.
Pyxus Appoints Erdei as CHRO
Erdei will oversee the company’s core human resources functions and serve on the executive leadership team.
Tobacco Farming Increase Impacting Fish in Bangladesh
Experts and local fishermen say heavy fertilizer and pesticide use is washing into the river during rains, harming fish breeding and biodiversity.