FDA delays menthol ban following lobbying war - Roll Call In a victory for the tobacco industry, the Biden administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
New Zealand's Indigenous people are furious over plans to snuff out anti-smoking laws A year ago, New Zealand enacted what are perhaps the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The new conservative government plans a repeal — and an end the Maori Health Authority. Protests have ensued. WEKU · Dec 6, 2023
Permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers, says Pratap Simha MP Simha urges Union Minister Goyal to permit sale of tobacco produced by unauthorised growers in Karnataka with nil penalties for 2023-24 crop season. 40,000 authorised and 11,000 unregistered farmers cultivate the crop in Mysuru region for livelihood. Prolonged drought led to drop in productivity and impacted farmers' finances. MP… The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands The Dunhill and Lucky Strike firm saw shares slide in early trading as a result Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
Importance of regular heart checkups - key to early detection Indians have a high prevalence of ischaemic heart disease. What is more alarming is that it presents or manifests a decade earlier in Indians compared to our Western counterparts. Main reason for this is high clustering of risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, smoking or other forms of tobacco use, high… The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023
Repeal Day Lessons for Tobacco Prohibitionists Today’s nicotine prohibitionists may do well to take a few moments to contemplate their anti-alcohol predecessors. Reason · Dec 5, 2023
France moves to ban disposable e-cigarettes French parliament backed a proposal to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, considered to be gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment. Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2023
3 Tobacco Stocks to Ignite Gains in December Despite several obstacles, the enduring momentum of the tobacco industry appears stable, buoyed by solid demand and the unveiling of innovative products. Hence, investors could add quality tobacco stocks Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBY), Universal Corporation (UVV), and Japan Tobacco (JAPAY) to their portfolio, which could ignite gains in December. Read… StockNews.com · Dec 5, 2023
Some KY farmers could help fight Malaria in Africa A relatively small group of Kentucky farmers could help the people of Africa fight a life-threatening disease. It was just one topic discussed during a meeting of the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board Monday. WEKU · Dec 5, 2023
Where to play golf around Pinehurst: Golfweek’s Best 2023 public-access courses Thanks to Golfweek’s Best rankings, we break out the top public-access courses around Pinehurst, North Carolina. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023
3 Tobacco Stock Picks for December Portfolio Prosperity Despite various challenges, the tobacco industry thrives on sustained consumption. Moreover, introducing new products is expected to boost the industry’s long-term prospects. Therefore, investors could look to invest in the fundamentally strong tobacco stocks Vector Group (VGR), British American Tobacco (BTI), and Turning Point Brands (TPB). Read on…. StockNews.com · Dec 4, 2023
‘No sympathy’: why are vape stores still opening across Australia six months before ban comes into force? Shops are flourishing thanks to huge profits despite significant reforms flagged a year ago, observers say The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2023
When indoor air becomes deadly Household air pollution is a hidden source of death and illness and climate change seems to be making it worse Salon · Nov 30, 2023
A round sleeve for a round record: how The Small Faces' Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake broke the mould and tested the patience of record stores worldwide A Liverpool tobacco company and plenty of hashish were the inspirations for one of the most iconic album covers of all time Louder · Nov 29, 2023
Fortune · Nov 29, 2023 New Zealand decides to sell cigarettes to youth after all—but its scrapped smoking ban has inspired other nations England, Ireland, Wales and Hong Kong have all considered bans similar to New Zealand's, which intended to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying tobacco.
Reason · Nov 29, 2023 Irish Prison for Edgelords and Hotheads? Plus: Repealing tobacco bans, UN pointlessness, Substack's "Nazi problem," and more…
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Millions of cigarettes, 100,000 vapes seized in raids Police have raided storage facilities and arrested an alleged illegal tobacco supplier as part of a coordinated fight against the trade.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Majority back plans to crack down on smoking Government plans will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1 2009.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 France to ban smoking on all beaches in effort to create ‘tobacco-free generation’ Public parks, forests and areas near schools will also become smoke-free as part of nationwide move
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2023 Surge in NSW vape retailers as more than 600 stores join trade before federal crackdown Exclusive: Imports by retailers of nicotine and non-nicotine vapes will soon be banned but new data reveals drastic increase in shops selling the products
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas
Salon · Nov 27, 2023 New Zealand reverses anti-smoking law The reversal is meant to raise tax revenue, but critics claim this "win" for Big Tobacco will cost many lives
WEKU · Nov 27, 2023 New Zealand's new government plans to roll back cigarette ban as it funds tax cuts Prime Minister Chris Luxon was sworn in on Monday — and strict anti-smoking laws are set to become a casualty of the compromises needed to form a governing coalition.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023 Where is smoking outlawed? How other countries have clamped down A controversial ban on smoking outside pubs aims to boost nation's health, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed