The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Increasing tobacco tax and vape restrictions will further grow black market, criminologist warns

As the black market nicotine industry booms, a criminologist warns restricting supply of tobacco and vapes could do more harm than good.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Tighten Your Seatbelts! A Rate Hike Might Be Coming in May

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Barchart · Apr 20, 2023

Biden promised a watchdog for opioid settlement billions, but feds are quiet so far

Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.

WEKU · Apr 20, 2023

Watchdog sees fault in EU Commission tobacco contacts

The European ombudsman has made an initial finding that the European Commission's failure to be fully transparent about its meetings with the tobacco industry constitutes maladministration and is demanding an answer within three months.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Woman in court over $7m money laundering scheme

A Sydney woman is likely to face time in jail after laundering over $7 million in cash as part of a scheme to illegally import tobacco from China.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

12-year-olds can't buy cigarettes — but they can work in tobacco fields

Child labor rules in agriculture are looser than those in other industries, even for tasks that are dangerous. For all tobacco laborers, but especially kids, the work can cause nicotine poisoning.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2023

Is vaping safe or not? All you need to know about e-cigarettes

Why is the government promoting vapes for smokers in England while discouraging them for youth?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

Spanish officials issue travel warning as new rule introduced in 28 tourist hotspots

Spain is leading the way with a new health campaign

Bristol Post · Apr 16, 2023

Dr Nigel Gray was determined to stop tobacco advertising in Australia. Eventually his efforts paid off

The powerful anti-tobacco ads that shifted public opinion in Australia are featured in a new exhibition at Melbourne's ACMI museum.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023