Tobacco industry

Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. Fights for Teens Against the Manufactures of ZYN in Class Action Lawsuit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Philip Morris International, the international distributor of Marlboro, the world's most popular cigarette, acquired ZYN in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Philip Morris International, the international distributor of Marlboro, the world's most popular cigarette, acquired ZYN in 2022.
  • The lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Diego, CA.
  • ZYN, by far, dominates the market of oral nicotine pouches with around 70% market share.
  • The lawsuit claims ZYN provides users with enough nicotine to create and sustain addiction and is advertised to hook kids to ZYN while hiding the harms associated with its use.

Oil and gas lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but an EU ban could be in the pipeline

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Something similar is already in place for the tobacco industry in order to safeguard public health.

Key Points: 
  • Something similar is already in place for the tobacco industry in order to safeguard public health.
  • The European Parliament is set to examine what lessons can be learned to protect the environment from the harms associated with continued use of fossil fuels.
  • Restrictions on tobacco lobbyists, known as the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), came into force in 2005 and are legally binding in 182 countries.
  • Litigation in the US has shown that some of the major oil companies actively engaged in deception, denial and increasingly now delay tactics.
  • But delaying policies to address the climate emergency pose a huge societal risk.

Dominating discussions

  • Many leading climate scientists are growing increasingly concerned about the continued influence of oil and gas lobbyists.
  • The industry still enjoys privileged access to the highest reaches of decision making in Europe.
  • The EU’s delegation to the recent COP28 included over 130 oil and gas industry lobbyists.
  • What happens with lobbying will give a sense of how Europe will grapple with the challenges of the transition to low carbon energy.


Will Dinan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.

Key Points: 
  • Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.
  • progressing
    "There is a strong global trend for countries to implement plain packaging," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, CCS.
  • There are now 25 countries and territories that have adopted plain packaging, up from only 9 countries in 2018 and 21 countries in 2021.
  • Guidelines under the international tobacco treaty, the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), recommend that countries consider implementing plain packaging.

Tobacco plain packaging progress continues worldwide with 42 countries and territories moving forward with regulations

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international report released today by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) reveals ongoing advancements in tobacco plain packaging worldwide. Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation. The CCS report, titled Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report, details global progress on plain packaging, ranks 211 countries and territories on the size of their health warnings on cigarette packages, and lists the 138 countries and territories that now require graphic picture warnings.

Key Points: 
  • Presently, 42 countries and territories are actively moving ahead with plain packaging, with 25 having adopted the measure, 3 having it in practice, and 14 in the process of implementation.
  • progressing
    "There is a strong global trend for countries to implement plain packaging," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, CCS.
  • There are now 25 countries and territories that have adopted plain packaging, up from only 9 countries in 2018 and 21 countries in 2021.
  • Guidelines under the international tobacco treaty, the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), recommend that countries consider implementing plain packaging.

From Hookah Bars to Blockchain: HWT's Vision for a Thriving Crypto Community

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The company leverages its booming, crypto-savvy community to revolutionize the market with a deflationary token that benefits from the thriving hookah industry and the brand’s strength.

Key Points: 
  • The company leverages its booming, crypto-savvy community to revolutionize the market with a deflationary token that benefits from the thriving hookah industry and the brand’s strength.
  • HWT will be the first-ever token backed by actual soil and tobacco.
  • Nargilem is a well-known brand boasting a solid presence in the hookah industry and a monthly production of over 20,000 kg of tobacco, which translates to over 100,000 tobacco cans sold worldwide.
  • Soon, HWT will organize an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to raise more funds for the project and help it launch with a rippling effect in the crypto space.

American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Tobacco' Report Reveals Alarming Impact of Tobacco, Urges White House to Act on Menthol Cigarettes

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.
  • Right now, President Biden can take action and save lives if he finalizes the rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • Menthol cigarettes make it both easier to start and harder to quit by reducing the harshness of the smoke and cooling the throat.
  • The Lung Association calls on the White House to urgently finalize rules to end the sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S. to save lives now.

Norway Tobacco and Nicotine Regulations: Comprehensive Analysis of Oral Tobacco, Nicotine Pouch, and Heated Tobacco Frameworks - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The "Norway: Oral Tobacco, Nicotine Pouch and Heated Tobacco Regulation" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Norway: Oral Tobacco, Nicotine Pouch and Heated Tobacco Regulation" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Experts have compiled exhaustive regulatory reports on the current state of affairs for oral tobacco, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products in Norway.
  • Within the realm of oral tobacco, the report illuminates the strict controls over nicotine pouches and the tobacco product snus.
  • Detailed understanding of the regulatory environment for oral tobacco and nicotine products in Norway.

Kaival Brands Expands Senior Management Team with the Appointment of Barry Hopkins as Executive Chairman

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Monday, November 13, 2023

GRANT-VALKARIA, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KAVL) ("Kaival Brands," the "Company," or "we"), today announced that it has expanded the role of Mr. Barry Hopkins, Chairman of the Board, to the new position of Executive Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • GRANT-VALKARIA, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KAVL) ("Kaival Brands," the "Company," or "we"), today announced that it has expanded the role of Mr. Barry Hopkins, Chairman of the Board, to the new position of Executive Chairman.
  • In this role, Mr. Hopkins will serve as Kaival Brands’ principal executive officer.
  • Current President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Eric Mosser, will continue to manage day-to-day operations of the Company.
  • Mr. Hopkins joined Kaival Brands as Chairman of the Board in March 2023.

Philip Morris International Included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index for the first time, and for the fourth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Composite Index.1 The Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index is one of the most reputable benchmarks for measuring the sustainability performance of companies worldwide, as identified by S&P Global through the annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Key Points: 
  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index for the first time, and for the fourth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Composite Index.1 The Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index is one of the most reputable benchmarks for measuring the sustainability performance of companies worldwide, as identified by S&P Global through the annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).
  • The World Index includes the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria.
  • “Investors and other financial stakeholders place increasing value on reliable, robust, and timely measures of sustainability performance,” said Emmanuel Babeau, chief financial officer, PMI.
  • We are the only company in our sector included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index, leading the tobacco industry in this rating for the first time,” said Jennifer Motles, chief sustainability officer, PMI.

Truth Initiative Urges Swift Action to Prevent Delay in Removing Menthol and Cigar Flavors, Citing Serious Health Implications

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative is deeply concerned over the Administration's delay in finalizing crucial rules aimed at removing menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and eliminating all characterizing flavors from cigars. The originally anticipated timeline for these rules, set for August 2023, has now been extended to March 2024. This delay not only puts the rules at risk of never being finalized but also represents a significant victory for Big Tobacco's well-documented exploitative practices, all at the expense of our nation's public health.

Key Points: 
  • The originally anticipated timeline for these rules, set for August 2023, has now been extended to March 2024.
  • The unjustifiable delay we are witnessing will inevitably result in more smokers and more lives lost.
  • Prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes can prevent an estimated 92,000 to 238,000 smoking-related deaths among Black Americans, as stated by the FDA.
  • We cannot afford to wait any longer for the menthol and flavored cigar rules to be enacted.