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FDA: Authorizes Marketing of IQOS Tobacco Heating System with ‘Reduced Exposure’ Information

Agency Will Closely Monitor Real-World Data to Assess if Marketing Continues to be Appropriate

SEATCA: Vietnam: The harmful effects of electronic cigarettes

Electronic cigarette devices (TLTT) include: battery parts, charging, heating, gas flow; parts containing electronic solution tubes.

TAAT HERB CO.: To Launch Hemp Cigarette as a Novel Alternative to Big Tobacco Products

Taat Herb Co., flagship brand of Taat Lifestyles & Wellness Ltd., is preparing to launch its Taat brand of hemp cigarettes, a tobacco alternative that uniquely replicates the experience of smoking a traditional cigarette.

RESPIRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Announces plan to pursue FDA authorization for the RespiRxTM drug delivery platform as the first "vapor style" Nicotine Replacement Therapy targeting the 50% of smokers who want to quit

Respira announces plans to pursue FDA authorization of the RespiRxTM drug delivery platform as the first vapor style inhalable Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) designed to significantly increase cessation therapy effectiveness in the U.S.

CANADIAN VAPING ASSOCIATION: Banning flavours increases tobacco consumption

The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has continually attributed flavours to the high success rate of vaping, while cautioning government and health officials that banning flavours would cause an increase in smoking rates and black-market sales.

ALTRIA: FDA to Begin Substantive Review of on!® Nicotine Pouches

Altria Client Services announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and filed for substantive review premarket tobacco product applications for 35 on!® products manufactured by Helix Innovations LLC, an Altria joint venture responsible for the global on!® nicotine pouch product portfolio.

Minister calls for EU to act against tobacco firms ‘undermining’ menthol ban

Menthol market was estimated at up to 18% of total cigarettes market here before ban

NTA: Tobacco traders commit to buy all tobacco leaves

The National Tobacco Administration welcomed the commitment of major tobacco buying firms to buy all the tobacco leaves of farmers in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley Region, and Abra.

WHO: At WHA, civil society calls for tobacco control in COVID-19 response

“The tobacco industry is aggressive with what they’re doing because they’re aware the pandemic is going to show us what tobacco can do. It can kill so many people.”

THE FOUNDATION FOR A SMOKE-FREE WORLD: COVID-19 Social Distancing and Stay-at-Home Policies Lead to Increased Dependence on Tobacco as Stress Coping Tool

Survey finds pandemic is taking toll on mental and physical health of smokers, and millions around the world are responding with increased smoking

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS: ‘Higher tobacco taxation to help fight COVID-19’

Anti-tobacco advocates have called for higher taxation on tobacco products saying it will help fight the novel coronavirus

FITA: Covid-19 cigarette sales: Tobacco association is taking govt to court

The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) is taking the government to court over its decision to ban the sale of cigarettes during the level 4 Covid-19 lockdown.

SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP A/S: Integrates Agio Cigars

Following completion of the acquisition of Agio Cigars on 2 January 2020, Scandinavian Tobacco Group announces the completion of the plan for the integration of Agio Cigars into Scandinavian Tobacco Group.

FDA: Warns Manufacturers and Retailers to Remove Certain E-cigarette Products Targeted to Youth from the Market

Agency Continues to Target the Sale of Unauthorized, Flavored E-cigarette Products That Appeal to Youth

ALTRIA: Announces Leadership and Governance Changes

Altria’s Chairman and CEO, Howard Willard, retires from Altria

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