International Updates Archive

Tobacco giant is accused of lobbying over Vectura

25 October 2021 Alex Ralph. Source: The Times Philip Morris says letter to business secretary ‘entirely appropriate’ Concerns have increased that Philip Morris International will use its £1 billion takeover of Vectura to legitimise the

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Costa Rica to ban vaping in public

7 October 2021 Alejandro Zúñiga. Source: The Tico Times Costa Rican lawmakers this week approved in a second debate a bill that will the use of ban vaping devices and electronic cigarettes in public spaces.

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Tobacco and youth are a mismatch

11 August 2021 Dr Judith Mackay Source: China Daily Dr Judith Mackay says that governments, NGOs, teachers, parents and social media must do their part to keep children from becoming addicts Tobacco and Youth are

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How does illicit tobacco trade take place?

12 July 2021 Manjari Peiris. Source: Daily Mail Online Very often we happen to find news published in print media about seizure of illicit cigarettes in Sri Lanka. What is Illicit Tobacco Trade? The World Health

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