Tobacco retailers and manufacturers have kicked off the year by lighting a fire under current legislation. Two court challenges may prevent further restrictions on which tobacco products can be sold and how. A ruling filed January 5 brought injunctive relief in a struggle over color and graphics in tobacco advertising. The ruling follows and August complaint brought by Commonwealth Brands Inc., Conwood Co. LLC, Discount Tobacco City & Lottery Inc., Lorillard Tobacco Co., National Tobacco Co. LP and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. ... read more >>
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Tobacco Trials
Monday, January 11th, 2010
The New FDA Guidance on the Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently posted a new Guidance for the tobacco industry, entitled Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products, (the “Guidance”) concerning the mandatory listing of ingredients with a rapidly approaching deadline of December 22, 2009. Among several specific and noteworthy interpretations provided in the Guidance, the FDA has indicated it does not intend to enforce the December 22, 2009 deadline. ... read more >>
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently posted a new Guidance for the tobacco industry, entitled Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products, (the “Guidance”) concerning the mandatory listing of ingredients with a rapidly approaching deadline of December 22, 2009. Among several specific and noteworthy interpretations provided in the Guidance, the FDA has indicated it does not intend to enforce the December 22, 2009 deadline. ... read more >>
Tobacco farming increases again for maximum profits in greater Rangpur
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Farming of harmful tobacco has been increasing rapidly in recent years in greater Rangpur posing a threat to human and soil health when hectic efforts are on to discourage use of all tobacco products. Many of the farmers are being attracted towards tobacco farming following more profits and lucrative incentives being given by the multinational and local tobacco companies in the area in recent years, the farmers told the national news agency. ... read more >>
Farming of harmful tobacco has been increasing rapidly in recent years in greater Rangpur posing a threat to human and soil health when hectic efforts are on to discourage use of all tobacco products. Many of the farmers are being attracted towards tobacco farming following more profits and lucrative incentives being given by the multinational and local tobacco companies in the area in recent years, the farmers told the national news agency. ... read more >>
Smoking ban vital for youth, say doctors
Monday, November 30th, 2009
The UAE needs a national smoking ban, for the sake of young people’s health – and soon, several leading doctors have said. ... read more >>
The UAE needs a national smoking ban, for the sake of young people’s health – and soon, several leading doctors have said. ... read more >>
Sidestep ‘em if you got ‘em
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Some tobacco companies have pulled a fast one on the federal government by re-labeling their products and avoiding a punitive tax placed on roll-your-own tobacco products. ... read more >>
Some tobacco companies have pulled a fast one on the federal government by re-labeling their products and avoiding a punitive tax placed on roll-your-own tobacco products. ... read more >>
Senecas Fear Act Will Harm Economy
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
A federal act that Seneca Indians say could harm their economy but a senate sponsor says will “snuff out” black market cigarette smuggling has passed the next hurdle on its way to becoming law. ... read more >>
A federal act that Seneca Indians say could harm their economy but a senate sponsor says will “snuff out” black market cigarette smuggling has passed the next hurdle on its way to becoming law. ... read more >>
Administration must confront Canada on burley tobacco ban
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
The Canadian government has enacted a law that could endanger the entire burley tobacco industry. U.S. tobacco growers need President Barack Obama and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to ensure that the Canadians honor their trade obligations and that other countries do not follow Canada’s lead in banning American blend cigarettes. ... read more >>
The Canadian government has enacted a law that could endanger the entire burley tobacco industry. U.S. tobacco growers need President Barack Obama and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to ensure that the Canadians honor their trade obligations and that other countries do not follow Canada’s lead in banning American blend cigarettes. ... read more >>
Airport’s smoking ban could go outside
Friday, November 13th, 2009
It’s OK to smoke outside Southwest Florida International’s passenger terminal, but that could change. ... read more >>
It’s OK to smoke outside Southwest Florida International’s passenger terminal, but that could change. ... read more >>
FDA tobacco chief sees no lawsuit impact
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving quickly to use its sweeping new tobacco powers despite facing swift legal action from cigarette makers, the agency’s tobacco chief told Reuters on Tuesday. ... read more >>
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving quickly to use its sweeping new tobacco powers despite facing swift legal action from cigarette makers, the agency’s tobacco chief told Reuters on Tuesday. ... read more >>
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