The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

The Appeal Court this week lowered a fine slapped on Philip Morris (Thailand) Ltd from 1.2 billion baht to 121 million baht for customs violations regarding cigarette imports from the Philippines.

Regulation is critical, and Congress recently took a big step forward by raising the tobacco purchasing age to a national standard of 21. But prohibition doesn’t work.

The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes means states would see “sin tax” revenues fall, but vaping taxes are already filling the gap.

MARGAO: On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day observed on May 31, Goacan has called for every Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL)-managed bus stand in Goa to be declared as a ‘no-tobacco zone’.

PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in association with the department of public health dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital commemorated ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by organising the 4th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival.

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Mexico banned sales of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices on Tuesday because of concerns about their health effects, the government announced. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said it was a "lie" to claim that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke, AFP said. "The vapors are also…

KANPUR: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Tuesday, an event to make people aware about the ill-affects of consuming tobacco was held at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University on Monday. The awareness programme was launched by Vice Chancellor Professor Vinay Pathak.

KOLKATA: The urban primary health centres under KMC will start cancer screening, soon.

BERHAMPUR: Ganjam district has bagged the top position in the state in enforcement of tobacco control laws for the year 2021-22.

RAJKOT: A deaddiction clinic was inaugurated at the AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Rajkot on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Tuesday. The AIIMS Rajkot started its outdoor patient department (OPD) in December last year. It is expected that the multispeciality hospital will start full-fledged operations…