Latest NICOTINE NEWS
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5th Avenue Enters Insolvency Proceedings
The filing comes days after Fifth Avenue suspended orders and shipments.
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GTNF 26: Dessart Takes Aim at FCTC Exclusion
The nicotine industry’s WHO FCTC exclusion may be hurting global tobacco policy.
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GTNF 26: Nicotine’s Next Test Is Sustainability
The nicotine industry is rethinking sustainability from tobacco farms to product waste.
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GTNF 26: Data Shows How Users Find Pouches
Marina Murphy said that moving toward lower-risk products is often slow and indirect.
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Koplow Given Permanent CTP Director Job
Koplow was named director of the CTP after more than a year as acting director.
MORE NICOTINE NEWS
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Zyn Adds Dissolvable Nicotine Melts in UK
The products are appearing on Zyn’s UK site and specialist retailers in two flavors.
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CBP Proposal Could Expose Vape Imports
CBP could require importers to provide documentation filed with foreign customs.
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Spain Reportedly Eases Nicotine Pouch Cap
The latest draft is said to retain restrictions limiting pouches to tobacco flavor.
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Russian Drones Hit BAT Ukraine Factory
Employees were in shelters during the attack and no injuries were reported.
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Imperial Buys Sweden Nicotine Pouch Helwit
The deal more than doubles Imperial’s existing modern oral market share in Sweden.
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Zyn Turns Its Click Into National Campaign
After a soft launch this summer, PMI U.S. plans to soon roll out the campaign nationwide.
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Altria Loses ITC Constitutional Challenge
The ruling does not decide whether NJOY ultimately infringes Juul’s patents.
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Chen Zhi Sanctions Hit EU Cigar Distribution
Spanish and EU authorities declined to say whether Chen’s sanctions apply to Tabacalera.
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Juul Labs Sued Over Caffeine Vape Patent
The patented technology was initially conceived to deliver measured caffeine doses.
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Vape Shops Challenge West Virginia Vape Law
Nearly 30 vape and smoke retailers and a manufacturer are challenging the law.
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Vape Shops Lose Utah Flavor Ban Appeal
The court did not decide if Utah’s flavor restrictions are preempted by federal law.
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R.J. Reynolds Beats Unwanted Text Lawsuit
Eagles cited the Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of the TCPA to dismiss the case.
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Malaysia Vape Fight Grows After Court Ruling
Businesses and consumer groups want the government to preserve the regulated market.
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KT&G COO Meets Major China Tobacco Official
The meeting comes as China develops national standards for heated tobacco products.
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Founding Member Davidoff Leaves ProCigar
Davidoff and Tabadom will not participate in the 2027 ProCigar Festival.
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Altria Sues U.S. FDA Over Tobacco Reviews
Altria says FDA has repeatedly violated the statutory deadline for deciding new PMTAs.
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Reynolds, Philip Morris Beat Texas Tobacco Claim
Texas had previously sought at least $114 million for alleged underpayments.
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UK Vape Product Duty, Stamps Starts on Oct. 1
The Treasury expects the new duty to raise more than £550 million annually by 2030-31.
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Another City Sues Big Tobacco Over Butts
Albuquerque follows similar cigarette-filter lawsuits filed by Fresno and Denver.
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Trump Names Pastor as Tobacco Health Adviser
Scott will advise the WH on tobacco health issues through a CDC advisory committee.
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Juul Labs Deal Ends Reynolds’ Altria Royalties
The ruling does not erase the original damages or royalties owed before Dec. 2023.
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KT&G New Three-Second Heated Tobacco Device
The device launches Sept. 15 in Seoul alongside five dedicated NAU tobacco sticks.
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UK Nicotine Pouch Sales Set to Jump 50%
UK nicotine pouch sales are forecast to climb to more than $780 million this year.
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Swedish Election Threatens EU Tobacco Tax
Sweden remains resistant to proposals to increase taxes on nicotine pouches.
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Cigar Industry Loses California UTL Appeal
The ruling does not end the underlying lawsuit, but it is a significant setback.
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JUUL2 Device, 2 Pods Get FDA Authorization
Juul says it plans PMTAs for 5% JUUL2 products and flavors beyond tobacco and menthol.
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California: Newsom Gets Disposable Vape Ban Bill
Legal devices would need rechargeable batteries and must be refillable or replace pods.
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Study: Vapes Beat Patches, Gum for Quitting
Researchers found that people assigned to nicotine e-cigarettes were 61% more likely to quit.
Premium Cigars/Leaf
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GTNF 26: Dessart Takes Aim at FCTC Exclusion
The nicotine industry’s WHO FCTC exclusion may be hurting global tobacco policy.
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GTNF 26: Nicotine’s Next Test Is Sustainability
The nicotine industry is rethinking sustainability from tobacco farms to product waste.
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Koplow Given Permanent CTP Director Job
Koplow was named director of the CTP after more than a year as acting director.
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Zyn Adds Dissolvable Nicotine Melts in UK
The products are appearing on Zyn’s UK site and specialist retailers in two flavors.
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Russian Drones Hit BAT Ukraine Factory
Employees were in shelters during the attack and no injuries were reported.
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Chen Zhi Sanctions Hit EU Cigar Distribution
Spanish and EU authorities declined to say whether Chen’s sanctions apply to Tabacalera.
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R.J. Reynolds Beats Unwanted Text Lawsuit
Eagles cited the Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of the TCPA to dismiss the case.
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Founding Member Davidoff Leaves ProCigar
Davidoff and Tabadom will not participate in the 2027 ProCigar Festival.
Nicotine Pouches
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GTNF 26: Data Shows How Users Find Pouches
Marina Murphy said that moving toward lower-risk products is often slow and indirect.
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Zyn Adds Dissolvable Nicotine Melts in UK
The products are appearing on Zyn’s UK site and specialist retailers in two flavors.
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Spain Reportedly Eases Nicotine Pouch Cap
The latest draft is said to retain restrictions limiting pouches to tobacco flavor.
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Imperial Buys Sweden Nicotine Pouch Helwit
The deal more than doubles Imperial’s existing modern oral market share in Sweden.
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Zyn Turns Its Click Into National Campaign
After a soft launch this summer, PMI U.S. plans to soon roll out the campaign nationwide.
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UK Nicotine Pouch Sales Set to Jump 50%
UK nicotine pouch sales are forecast to climb to more than $780 million this year.
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Swedish Election Threatens EU Tobacco Tax
Sweden remains resistant to proposals to increase taxes on nicotine pouches.
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STG Pouch Sales Rebound, XQS Booms
Nicotine pouches now account for about 5% of STG’s group net sales.
Vaping
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CBP Proposal Could Expose Vape Imports
CBP could require importers to provide documentation filed with foreign customs.
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Altria Loses ITC Constitutional Challenge
The ruling does not decide whether NJOY ultimately infringes Juul’s patents.
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Juul Labs Sued Over Caffeine Vape Patent
The patented technology was initially conceived to deliver measured caffeine doses.
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Vape Shops Challenge West Virginia Vape Law
Nearly 30 vape and smoke retailers and a manufacturer are challenging the law.
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Vape Shops Lose Utah Flavor Ban Appeal
The court did not decide if Utah’s flavor restrictions are preempted by federal law.
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Malaysia Vape Fight Grows After Court Ruling
Businesses and consumer groups want the government to preserve the regulated market.
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UK Vape Product Duty, Stamps Starts on Oct. 1
The Treasury expects the new duty to raise more than £550 million annually by 2030-31.
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Juul Labs Deal Ends Reynolds’ Altria Royalties
The ruling does not erase the original damages or royalties owed before Dec. 2023.
Legislation
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Swedish Election Threatens EU Tobacco Tax
Sweden remains resistant to proposals to increase taxes on nicotine pouches.
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Cayman Islands Proposes Disposable Vape Ban
A person convicted of an offense could face a fine of up to $18,000 for a first offense.
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Spain Targets Vapes, Pouches in Smoking Ban
Spain also plans to extend its smoke-free rules to additional public spaces.
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South Africa Tobacco Products Bill Advances
The committee voted 10-1 in favor of advancing the bill, first introduced in 2022.
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Ohio High Court to Hear Flavored Vape Appeal
Twenty-one cities argue the law violates constitutional home-rule authority.
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New York Governor Signs Nicotine Pouch Tax Bill
New York will apply its existing 75% wholesale tobacco tax to nicotine pouches.
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Arizona Advances Vape, Pouch Regulation Bill
The bill would establish regulatory requirements for alternative nicotine products.
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Governor to Sign Iowa Vape Tax Bill Next Week
Iowa will direct vape and nicotine pouch tax revenue toward pediatric cancer research.
Regulation
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GTNF 26: Dessart Takes Aim at FCTC Exclusion
The nicotine industry’s WHO FCTC exclusion may be hurting global tobacco policy.
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Koplow Given Permanent CTP Director Job
Koplow was named director of the CTP after more than a year as acting director.
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Spain Reportedly Eases Nicotine Pouch Cap
The latest draft is said to retain restrictions limiting pouches to tobacco flavor.
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Vape Shops Lose Utah Flavor Ban Appeal
The court did not decide if Utah’s flavor restrictions are preempted by federal law.
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UK Vape Product Duty, Stamps Starts on Oct. 1
The Treasury expects the new duty to raise more than £550 million annually by 2030-31.
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JUUL2 Device, 2 Pods Get FDA Authorization
Juul says it plans PMTAs for 5% JUUL2 products and flavors beyond tobacco and menthol.
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California: Newsom Gets Disposable Vape Ban Bill
Legal devices would need rechargeable batteries and must be refillable or replace pods.
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Cigar Producing Nations Press UK for Exemption
The three countries emphasized the economic importance of premium cigar production.
Retail
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Zyn Adds Dissolvable Nicotine Melts in UK
The products are appearing on Zyn’s UK site and specialist retailers in two flavors.
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Zyn Turns Its Click Into National Campaign
After a soft launch this summer, PMI U.S. plans to soon roll out the campaign nationwide.
-
Vape Shops Challenge West Virginia Vape Law
Nearly 30 vape and smoke retailers and a manufacturer are challenging the law.
-
Malaysia Vape Fight Grows After Court Ruling
Businesses and consumer groups want the government to preserve the regulated market.
-
UK Vape Product Duty, Stamps Starts on Oct. 1
The Treasury expects the new duty to raise more than £550 million annually by 2030-31.
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UK Nicotine Pouch Sales Set to Jump 50%
UK nicotine pouch sales are forecast to climb to more than $780 million this year.
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Pouches Reshape U.S. C-Store Tobacco Sales
Cigarette sales totaled $50.8 billion in the c-store channel for the 52 weeks ended June 14.
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France: Cohiba BHK 58 Gets $429 Price Tag
The price appears in the latest French tobacco price schedule and takes effect on Sept. 1.