The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

California's Vaping Flavor Ban Could Be Lethal

By making e-cigarettes less appealing, it will discourage smokers from switching to a much less hazardous nicotine habit.

Reason · Nov 16, 2022

Men steal 'several hundreds of pounds' of tobacco from Bristol Co-op

Investigating officers would like to speak with the two people pictured following the theft

Bristol Post · Nov 15, 2022

Bristol mayor vetoes plan to name new road after cigarette brand

The idea came from Bristol City Council's own street-naming team after a ward councillor objected to the original suggestion

Bristol Post · Nov 15, 2022

Smoking is back in candy-coloured disguise - and a whole new generation is addicted

Tobacco companies are pouring money into e-cigarettes and making them attractive to teens, says Sarah Boseley, the Guardian’s former health editor

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022

A measure to place abortion protections in the California Constitution ahead in early returns

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to codify progressive abortion protections in the California Constitution under Proposition 1 was leading in early results on Tuesday, prompting supporters to pop open champagne.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

California voters approve ban on sale of flavored tobacco products

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to uphold a 2020 law that banned the sale of most flavored tobacco products, giving anti-tobacco advocates an expected victory in a multiyear fight against the industry to mitigate a youth vaping crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

California Voters Keep State Ban on Flavored Tobacco and Vapes

Bring on the black market.

Reason · Nov 9, 2022

Now not time to end ban on vapes

E-cigarettes -- also known as e-cigs, vapes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) -- have been banned in Thailand since 2014. Yet there are attempts to remove that ban by some members of the House of Representatives.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Forget tobacco industry arguments about choice. Here's what young people think about NZ's smokefree generation policy

Aotearoa New Zealand’s bold plan to introduce a smokefree generation by prohibiting the sale of smoked tobacco products to anyone born after January 1 2009, has attracted international acclaim.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2022

22nd Century Group Q3 Revenue Grows 148% YoY, Here Are The Details

22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII) net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were $19.4 million, an increase of 148.2% from 2021.

Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022