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EU Countries Urge Tobacco Tax Overhaul to Include Vapes
Sixteen EU countries are urging the European Commission (EC) to propose a new law that would update tobacco taxation rules to include new products... Read more
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Older Australians Turn to Cannabis as Cigarette Prices Soar
Recent research shows that older Australians who smoke cigarettes are increasingly turning to cannabis as a substitute due to the rising cost of tobacco... Read more
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PMI, Swedish Match Pay US$1.2 Million Fine Over Zyn
Philip Morris International’s subsidiary, Swedish Match North America (SMNA), agreed to pay US$1.2 million to settle allegations of violating Washington, D.C.'s flavored tobacco ban. Read more
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FDA Proposes Major Nicotine Cut for Cigarettes in Final Biden Push
In the final days of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)... Read more
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TPD 3: EU Set to Overhaul Tobacco Rules
The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is one of the most significant pieces of regulatory legislation for the tobacco and nicotine industries... Read more
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Global Tobacco and Vape Regulations in 2024: Shaping the Future of the Industry
As countries worldwide continue to introduce regulations impacting both traditional tobacco and alternative products like e-cigarettes, 2024 has been a year of particularly consequential changes. Read more
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Tobacco Asia Podcast #39: Andreas Schweiger - MLT Micro Laser Tech
Thomas Schmid interviews Andreas Schweiger, sales manager at Micro Laser Technology (MLT), about microlaser perforation technology in the tobacco sector. Read more
EU Countries Urge Tobacco Tax Overhaul to Include Vapes
Sixteen EU countries are urging the European Commission (EC) to propose a new law that would update tobacco taxation rules to include new products... Read more
Dec 16, 2024
Older Australians Turn to Cannabis as Cigarette Prices Soar
Recent research shows that older Australians who smoke cigarettes are increasingly turning to cannabis as a substitute due to the rising cost of tobacco... Read more
Dec 16, 2024
PMI, Swedish Match Pay US$1.2 Million Fine Over Zyn
Philip Morris International’s subsidiary, Swedish Match North America (SMNA), agreed to pay US$1.2 million to settle allegations of violating Washington, D.C.'s flavored tobacco ban. Read more
Dec 16, 2024
FDA Proposes Major Nicotine Cut for Cigarettes in Final Biden Push
In the final days of the Biden administration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)... Read more
Dec 16, 2024
TPD 3: EU Set to Overhaul Tobacco Rules
The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is one of the most significant pieces of regulatory legislation for the tobacco and nicotine industries... Read more
Dec 16, 2024
Global Tobacco and Vape Regulations in 2024: Shaping the Future of the Industry
As countries worldwide continue to introduce regulations impacting both traditional tobacco and alternative products like e-cigarettes, 2024 has been a year of particularly consequential changes. Read more
Dec 16, 2024
Tobacco Asia Podcast #39: Andreas Schweiger - MLT Micro Laser Tech
Thomas Schmid interviews Andreas Schweiger, sales manager at Micro Laser Technology (MLT), about microlaser perforation technology in the tobacco sector. Read more
Dec 13, 2024
New Cigar Products at InterTabac 2024
One of the most exciting aspects for visitors to large international exhibitions is that the halls are brimming with new products in every imaginable category... Read more
Dec 3, 2024
Heated Tobacco Innovation Keeps Industry Dynamic and Exciting
The number of puffs to get out of a single heated tobacco stick always has been a bit of a disappointment for many consumers. Read more
Dec 3, 2024
Vietnam Bans Vapes and HTP
Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) approved a sweeping ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTP), and “other substances that cause addiction... Read more
Dec 3, 2024
IQOS’ 10th Anniversary
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of its smoke-free product, IQOS. Read more
Dec 3, 2024
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