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.
Koplow Tabbed New CTP Chief
Koplow has been with the FDA since 2011, serving as senior counselor to the commissioner in the Immediate Office of the Commissioner since early 2020.
U.S. Tops List for Importing Dominican Cigars
Purchasing power, culture, and relatively low tariffs have 74% of Dominican cigars going to the U.S. market.
Trucking Company Sued for Overcharging Smokers
Numerous class-action suits have been filed against employers alleging that health plan surcharges related to tobacco use violate federal compliance requirements.
Online Retailer Acquires Wholesaler
Best Cigar Prices, an online retailer, brought wholesaler Alliance Cigar under its fold.
Maldives Warned Generational Ban Fraught with Problems
The bill would prohibit tobacco sales to anyone born on or after 1 January 2007, making it the first generational smoking ban in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore’s Vape Crackdown Seized $31M in Products
Nearly 18,000 people were cited for possession and use of vapes in Singapore after authorities stepped up enforcement efforts.
Monaco Tightens Tobacco Regs, Raises Legal Age to 18
Over the months, the bill, with its 14 articles, has been the subject of numerous amendments.
Australia’s Latest Tobacco Regs Looming
Australia gave manufacturers five months to comply and retailers three months to transition, and will be enforced starting July 1.
U.S. Customs Seize 749 Cartons of Cigarettes from Cruisers
Two female passengers who disembarked an ocean liner in Long Beach had 10 pieces of luggage full of cigarettes.
Zimbabwe Posts Single-Day Tobacco Sales Record
Zimbabwe set a single-day sales record with 7.2 million kg coming off the auction floor, the same day it saw a season-high price of $6.20 per kg.
Finland Seizes 10M Cigarettes in Transnational Network Case
Authorities said the cigarettes were transported using regular logistics channels in a way that closely mimicked legitimate cargo operations.
Pakistan Insists No New Taxes on Tobacco Farmers
Pakistan said it is committed to the promotion of agriculture, and that no new regulations or taxes have been imposed on the tobacco crop or landowners.