International Updates Archive

8 August 2018: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a campaign to crackdown on smoking in the Pacific by engaging with businesses, while accusing governments of being swayed by tobacco lobbyists. The organisation’s Western

5 August 2018: Children who try vaping because it is “cool” could inadvertently become hooked on nicotine and take up smoking, a new study has warned.  E-cigarettes enable smokers to use nicotine without many of

30 July 2018: When a San Diego-based mother posted an emergency alert on Nextdoor, a community discussion app, she hoped a Good Samaritan could help, according to court filings. Her son was hysterical after losing a

20 July 2018: The study reveals that more than 40% of all pregnant women in Pakistan are exposed to secondhand smoke — causing approximately 17,000 stillbirths in a year. Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy

18 July 2018: Nicotine exposure during pregnancy, whether from smoking cigarettes, or nicotine patches and e-cigarettes, increases risk of sudden infant death syndrome — sometimes known as “cot death” — according to new research published

12 July 2018: Topic(s): Atrial Fibrillation; Risk Factors and Prevention; Sophia Antipolis, 12 July 2018:   The more you smoke, the greater your risk of a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. That’s the finding of a study

18 July 2018: he Government will take one of the world’s largest tobacco firms to court unless it stops illegally targeting UK consumers with tobacco adverts, a Minister has said. Yesterday the Department of Health

19 July 2018: NHS staff told to reject offer by makers of Marlboro cigarettes to help them quit smoking The world’s biggest tobacco firm has been accused of staging “a disgraceful PR stunt” by offering

9 July 2018: Summary: The usage of e-cigarettes containing nicotine has a significant impact on vascular functions claims new study. New research shows significant health risks of e-cigarettes with nicotine. The study revealed that smokers

7 July 2018: And now the president has the power to privilege financial opportunities for businesses over the health and safety of everyone. Archived material is important to understanding President Trump: His eventual ability to

4 July 2018: The Paris authorities are planning to ban smoking in public parks from the autumn in the latest effort to cure the French of their addiction to cigarettes and cut down on litter.

1 July 2018: Exclusive: Two years after an FOI claim was lodged, the price of the six-year fight with Philip Morris has been revealed The cost to taxpayers of the Australian government’s six-year legal battle with

25 June 2018: New regulations pushing smokers into the arms of contraband sellers, says industry spokesman The country’s tobacco supply is about to get a radical makeover that will put an end to unique brand features

28 June 2018: The World Trade Organization upheld Australia’s right to require cigarettes to be sold in plain packs without any logos in a landmark case that could usher in a new wave of global tobacco restrictions. A panel

27 June 2018: TOKYO (June 27): Tokyo, Japan’s capital and host of the 2020 Summer Olympics, passed a tough anti-smoking law on Wednesday that will effectively ban smoking in most of the city’s bars and

25 June 2018: Special Report: The children working the tobacco fields: ‘I wanted to be a nurse’ Child labour rampant in tobacco industry Despite tobacco giants’ policies against child labour, the practice remains widespread, experts

25 June 2018: Anthony Rachelle finally cracked about 10 months ago. The owner of a tobacco franchise in Philip Island put a sign in the front window of his shop calling out big tobacco for

14 June 2018: Source: American Heart Association Summary: Flavoring chemicals widely used in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products may be toxic to the cells that line and regulate blood vessel function. The adverse effects observed

14 June 2018: UN protocol says mechanisms designed to counter illicit trade should not be delegated to industry, but monitors allege firms are involved The tobacco industry is working to secure control of a system

6 June 2018: The measure is considered the strictest in the nation. Voters backed it despite an expensive advertising campaign funded by a major tobacco company. Despite a $12 million ad blizzard by a giant

2 June 2018: Tobacco companies need to step up efforts to stop kids from vaping, according to a warning from U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The comments are the latest in a

31 May 2018: Smoking will be not be allowed, even in Olympic village bars and restaurants, during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. This was announced at a World No Tobacco Day-themed program on May

3 June 2018:  Evidence on long-term safety of vaping not yet established, Minister tells JTI Ireland Ireland’s largest tobacco brand was snubbed by junior health minister Catherine Byrne when it sought a meeting to promote its vaping

30 May 2018: WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the world prepares to mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Philip Morris International is publishing ads repeating the company’s claimed commitment to a smoke-free future. Philip Morris

28 May 2018: France has seen a sharp fall in the number of people smoking daily, with one million fewer lighting up from 2016-2017, a survey suggests. Such a drop has not been seen in

29 May 2018: ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Philip Morris International Inc and British American Tobacco Plc lobbied Pakistan’s government to not implement bigger health warnings on cigarette packs, in what officials say was part of

16 May 2018: The Dutch government plans to hold so-called smoke-free cigarettes to the same rules that apply to ordinary tobacco products. State Secretary Paul Blokhuis of Public Health is implementing an age limit and

16 May 2018: ‘The real reason that people start smoking is not because of the pack,’ Imperial Tobacco says The Liberal government has passed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s tobacco laws — legislation that

11 May 2018: No country in the world reports harm from illegal drugs rivalling culturally acceptable substances Alcohol and tobacco are by far the biggest threat to human health around the world, while illegal drug harms “don’t even come close”, a major report

9 May 2018: You might be breathing chemical residue from tobacco smoke in indoor spaces where no one has smoked for years. This was the surprise finding of a new study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.

Extract Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage in the USA has drastically increased in the past 5 years due to age restrictions on conventional cigarettes, aggressive marketing and a perception that e-cigarettes are a healthy alternative. E-cigarettes contain

1 May 2018: Anybody lighting up on China’s bullet trains could face a six-month ban from the entire rail network under new rules Passengers who brawl or disrupt operations on China’s high-speed trains and planes

18 April 2018: A group of senators wants answers from JUUL Labs — and regulations from the FDA — regarding the company’s popular e-cigarette, which has been criticized for its appeal to kids and teenagers.

11 April 2018: MANILA, Philippines — Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs on the planet but that’s just the beginning of the story. For teens’ developing brains, nicotine poses far more dangers. “At

16 April 2018: New study finds tobacco industry delayed New Zealand plain packs legislation A new study has suggested that threats of lawsuits given by the tobacco industry contributed to the stall in New Zealand’s

12 April 2018: STATES across Australia are introducing laws that could see a person fined as much as $550 if they do the wrong thing. AUSTRALIAN smokers have been slapped with another setback after the

8 April 2018: Tobacco companies and vendors are making use of Facebook to market and sell their products, including to children under 18, a study has found. The research by Stanford University’s Medical School found tobacco and e-cigarette

6 April 2018: Human Rights Watch says children as young as 11 are working on farms and face exposure to toxic chemicals The global watchdog Human Rights Watch has urged Zimbabwe to take urgent steps to stem

3 April 2018: On a recent visit to Vape Town, a purveyor of e-cigarettes in Manhattan’s West Village, I find a culture in flux. The store is equal parts Game of Thrones and The Matrix.

5 Aprl 2018: Levying taxes on tobacco, alcohol, soft drinks and snacks will benefit poorer households the most, a Lancet study has found. Levying taxes on tobacco, alcohol, soft drinks and snacks will benefit poorer

4 April 2018: On the eve of the UK introduction of a sugary drinks levy, experts urge global adoption of ‘sin taxes’ to deter unhealthy habits and check the spread of disease So called “sin

29 March 2018: Effective immediately, Qantas Super will no longer invest in tobacco manufacturers. We are currently selling the small holdings we own. In announcing the decision, Chief Investment Officer Andrew Spence said: “Given the

2 April 2018: ‘Juuling’ is a hit with teenagers and a big concern for families and doctors. Here’s what you need to know. Teens are crazy about “juuling,” but like many parents, Dr. Jenni Levy

29 March 2018: The sale of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine – classified as a poison – should remain prohibited in Australia, a parliamentary committee has concluded after a year-long inquiry. In its much anticipated report, the

26 March 2018: Observational finding suggests need for randomized trial, researchers say Use of electronic-cigarettes was associated with a lower rate of smoking cessation at 6 months among recently hospitalized smokers who said they planned

20 March 2018: Last week, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) governing body postponed yet again a decision to stop accepting money from the tobacco industry for its projects to end child labour in the tobacco

14 March 2018: A study by Dartmouth College found that 1.5 million years of life could be lost from e-cigarette use that leads to traditional cigarette use Previous research has shown people who start using

13 March 2018: Users of new iQOS ‘heat not burn’ devices speed up their ‘puff rate’ to inhale more nicotine, researchers find The new “heat not burn” smokeless cigarette devices are not as harmless as