Ontario to restrict e-cigarettes, ban flavoured tobacco and require calorie counts in restaurants
The Wynne government moved Tuesday to ban flavoured tobacco, regulate e-cigarette smoking and place calorie counts on restaurant menus in an effort to make Ontarians more healthy. The Making Healthier Choices Act passed with the
World No Tobacco Day 2015 awards – the winners
Every year, WHO recognizes individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. This recognition takes the form of WHO Director-General Special Recognition Awards, World
Another round of cigarette price increases set to begin
Another round of traditional cigarette price increases is set to begin next week, with Philip Morris USA leading the way with a 7-cent per pack increase. Philip Morris confirmed today that the 2 percent list-price
Senate passes Tobacco Control Bill into law
The Senate yesterday passed into law the National Tobacco Control Bill, NTCB, after the document had spent several years on the shelf of the National Assembly. But rather than impose an outright ban on the
The Best Way to Quit Smoking Isn’t E-Cigs
In the latest in-depth review of studies investigating which smoking cessation methods work best, experts say there isn’t enough evidence to support using e-cigarettes to kick the habit The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a
Once Philip Morris Workers, Now They Clamp Down On Uruguay’s Smokers
The tiny nation of Uruguay is fighting a big opponent – the tobacco giant Philip Morris. Their legal battle is over tough anti-smoking legislation enacted in Uruguay which Philip Morris is trying to overturn. But
France imposes plain packages for cigarettes in anti-cancer drive
France is to impose plain packaging for cigarettes as part of an anti-cancer drive that also sees extra taxes on manufacturers and more steps to stop sales to minors. In an ongoing debate on a health
Experts call for a tobacco-free world by 2040
(Reuters) – A world virtually free of tobacco and its devastating health consequences could be a reality within 30 years if governments showed political will and took stronger action against cigarette companies, health experts said
UK Lords Votes for Standardised Cigarette Packs
Introduction Expected 20th May 2016 The tobacco industry suffered a “decisive” political defeat today, as the House of Lords joined the House of Commons in voting for the standardised (“plain”) packaging of cigarettes and other tobacco products. The
MEPs declare ‘war’ on tobacco companies
A cross-party working group has been set up in the European parliament to counter the growing influence of tobacco companies. The group was put together by S&D deputy Gilles Pargneaux, who is a vice-chair of
Celebrating 25 Years of No Smoking in Airplanes
By Stacy Simon Take a deep breath and imagine (or if you’re old enough – remember) what the air quality would be like in an airplane when everyone in the back was smoking. It was
A wake-up call’: Smoking to kill 1.8 million Australians, or two-thirds of smokers, study finds
Amy Corderoy How far away from 45 are you? If you are a smoker, the answer to that question could mean the difference between life and death. A study of hundreds of thousands of people
Ireland versus Big Tobacco
by Susan Mitchell New Zealand, France, Norway and Finland are all considering plain cigarette packaging legislation The government is facing down legal threats from Big Tobacco over plans to introduce standardised packaging for cigarettes, with
HOW MANY SCIENTISTS AND LAWYERS DOES IT TAKE TO REGULATE A CIGARETTE PACKAGE?
BY KATHERINE SHATS This week, we have seen yet another example of tobacco industry intimidation tactics being used to stop a government from enacting laws that will save lives and protect the public health. The Irish
Should We Celebrate 10 Years of the Global Tobacco Control Treaty?
By Laurent Huber Laurent Huber is Director of Framework Convention Alliance, a grouping of nearly 500 organisations worldwide dedicated to global tobacco control. GENEVA, Feb 18 2015 (IPS) – February 27 will mark the 10th anniversary of the World
Jeff the Diseased Lung
#JeffWeCan Watch the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UsHHOCH4q8
Smoking’s Toll on Health Is Even Worse Than Previously Thought, a Study Finds
However bad you thought smoking was, it’s even worse. A new study adds at least five diseases and 60,000 deaths a year to the toll taken by tobacco in the United States. Before the study,
Cigarette packs to cover 85 percent pictorial warning: Saira Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Saira Afzal Tarar on Wednesday announced that new pictorial warning will cover 85 percent of cigarette packs on both sides in the country. Addressing a press
Celebration and recommitment – ten years of WHO FCTC
On 27 February 2015 the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) celebrates 10 years since its entry into force. Besides being a celebration among the 180 global parties, this is also an occasion
Only 15% of Canadians smoke tobacco, an all-time low: survey Read more: http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/only-15-of-canadians-smoke-tobacco-an-all-time-low-survey-1.2218877#ixzz3RDvXpznP
TORONTO — A national survey has found that the smoking rate among Canadians is at an all-time low, at 15 per cent of the population. The 2013 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey found 11
World Cancer Day message from the FCTC Secretariat head, Dr. Vera Luiza Da Costa e Silva
There was a time, not long ago, when smoking was trendy. Televisions, billboards and magazines were covered in advertisements glorifying smoking. Concerts and sporting events were places for the tobacco industry to hand out free
England to introduce plain cigarette packaging before next election
Government seeks to push through legislation by May after dropping previous proposal following tobacco industry lobbying. The government is to press ahead with legislation on plain packaging for cigarettes before the general election after years
Anti smoking protest outside Imperial Tobacco meeting in Bristol
SHAREHOLDERS of the biggest business in the region met behind closed doors at a Bristol hotel yesterday. Nothing controversial in that, you might think. But this business is Imperial Tobacco, the Bristol-based cigarette maker behind brands
REMOVING THE EMPERORS CLOTHES – FREE on-line book on Australia’s experience on plain packaging, by Prof. Simon Chapman and Ms. Becky Freeman
With developments in the United Kingdom in introducing plain packaging, other countries who are ready for this development can learn from Australia’s plain packs experience. Download the book here for FREE: http://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/bitstream/2123/12257/7/9781743324295_Chapman_RemovingtheEmperorsClothes_FT.pdf
SEATCA’s Dr. Ulysses Dorotheo, Chairs the FCA Board for a third term
During the FCA Board of Directors meeting last January 16, an Election of Officers was held. The outcome of the election of officers held by the FCA Board of Directors teleconference is the following: · Chair
Smoke-free: Good news from New Orleans, USA and New South Wales Australia!
New Orleans Bans Smoking in Bars and Casinos The Big Easy becomes one of the last major American cities to pass a sweeping smoking ban The New Orleans City Council unanimously passed a ban on smoking in
WCTOH 2015, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The 16th WCTOH 2015 is happening on the 17-21st March 2015. Read the opening message of the organizers here: http://www.wctoh.org/key-information/welcome-message View the programme here:http://www.wctoh.org/programme Other pertinent information on the main website: www.wctoh.org
Government backs standardised packaging of tobacco
Cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco will have to be sold in standardised packs in the UK from May 2016. After carefully considering the evidence for standardised packaging, and other relevant information, Public Health Minister Jane
World No Tobacco Day theme for 2015 is Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. For World No Tobacco
Kyrgyzstan requires picture warnings as of 2016
Kyrgyzstan has required picture warnings as of Jan. 1, 2016. The warnings will cover 52% (including a black border) of the package front and back, and will be bilingual (Kyrgyz on one size, Russian on the
American Cancer Society Announces 2015 Luther L. Terry Award Recipients
The American Cancer Society is pleased to share with the global tobacco control community the names of the recipients of the 2015 Luther L. Terry Awards for Exemplary Leadership in Tobacco Control. The awards are named
New Publication/Journal of Adolescent Health – Secondhand Smoke Exposure in 168 Countries
A new study analyzing exposure to secondhand smoke among adolescents worldwide, is now available. Finding s of the study reiterates the need for countries to fully implement FCTC Article 8. Click here to see the
HongKong University study reveals smoking kills half of all elderly smokers: Government should strengthen tobacco control policies
The School of Public Health of The University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKU) and the Department of Health conducted a 11-year follow-up study based on the data from 18 Elderly
2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award Call for Nominations
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is accepting nominations for the 2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. The Judy Wilkenfeld Award is given annually to an advocate from a low- or middle-income country
Government’s proposal for a levy on tobacco industry welcomed by ASH UK
ASH warmly welcomed the announcement in today’s Autumn Statement that the Government will soon be launching a consultation on introducing a levy on the tobacco industry. In his Statement published today, the Chancellor stated: “Smoking
Beijing adopts smoking ban for public places: state media
BEIJING: China’s capital on Friday passed a smoking ban for all indoor public places and offices, state media reported, despite the failure of past attempts to limit where the country’s 300 million smokers can light
Removing the Emperor’s Clothes, Australia and tobacco plain packaging
Now available as an ebook -Australia’s tobacco plain packaging story, ‘Removing the Emperor’s Clothes,’ by Prof. Simon Chapman and Ms. Becky Freeman Click to download PDF (7.4mb)
The Tobacco Control Database for the WHO European Region
The Tobacco Control Database for the WHO European Region is a web based information system containing country-specific data in three key areas of tobacco control: Prevalence of tobacco use; Tobacco control policy and legislation, and
COP6 Final Decisions available in English
English versions of final decisions from the sixth session of the Conference of Parties (COP6) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) held in Moscow from 13-18 October 2014 are now available for
WHO calls for ban on flavoured e-cigarettes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for regulations to prohibit addition of flavours to e-cigarettes, as this would make the youth more dependent on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO
International Trade Impacts Tobacco Control
(CNS): The tobacco industry has a history of using international trade agreements to force open new markets in low and middle income countries, greatly increasing tobacco use and the consequent death/disease it causes. Tobacco companies
Report Details How Cigarettes Are More Addictive, More Attractive and Even More Deadly Than Ever Before
Thailand’sA report published by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), Designed for Addiction, details how tobacco companies have manipulated the content and design of cigarettes over the past 50 years to control nicotine delivery, make tobacco smoke
India tightens rules on cigarette health warnings
India says tobacco firms will soon have to reserve almost all the space on cigarette packs for health warnings. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said by law warnings in pictures and text would need to cover
Thailand is world leader for size of health warnings
The Canadian Cancer Society states in new report 14 October, the CCS today, releases the fourth edition of its report, Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report International report shows significant increase in number of countries
Tobacco lobby aims to derail WHO on tax increases
By Duncan Robinson in BrusselsAuthor alerts A tobacco-industry funded lobby group will attempt to derail a World Health Organisation summit aimed at agreeing increased taxes on smoking, according to leaked documents seen by the Financial
China Exclusive: Bumpy road for Beijing’s anti-smoking drive
BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — A haze of second hand smoke may continue to hang heavily over Beijing if the latest draft amendment for controls on cigarette smoke remains unchanged. Wang Qingbin, an associate law
WHO calls for ban on e-cigarette sales to minors
THE World Health Organization called Tuesday on governments to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, warning they pose a “serious threat” to unborn babies and young people. The UN health body also said they
Luther L. Terry Awards
Dear Friend, The Luther L. Terry Awards are presented triennially and in conjunction with the World Conference on Tobacco OR Health. These awards recognize outstanding worldwide achievement in the field of tobacco control. Learn more about
Tokyo Governor Takes on Big Tobacco to Push Smoke-Free Games
Tokyo earned $1 million from an official Olympics-branded cigarette the last time it hosted the competition. Half a century on, Governor Yoichi Masuzoe is looking to restrict smoking before the 2020 Summer Games. “I want
Help support Sunita: Join ‘#Sunita Against Smokeless Project’
Tobacco use doesn’t just kill, it ruins lives. Consider Sunita’s story and join your voice in the campaign to ban deadly smokeless tobacco products like Gutka and Pan Masaala in India. Sunita is a 27-year old wife and mother, and a victim