Gregory Feifer, of Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty recently published an article on tobacco use in Russia. He pointed out how the current laws, and heavy regulation and taxes on tobacco products in the West have pressured many smokers to give up their unhealthy habit. This has had an effect on big tobacco profits in the US causing the industry to seek out new markets to … [Read more...] about Weak Tobacco Laws in Russia Increase Risk to Women and Children
Tobacco Regulation
Lighting Up While Driving Can Be Costly
This week's tobacco news was filled with history making reports about congress signing off on regulation of tobacco by the FDA. Many opinions are floating around. Some are in favor of it, while others are against the bill. Then there are those who like the idea but have concerns over the vast loopholes in the legislation. Another story this week caught our attention. It … [Read more...] about Lighting Up While Driving Can Be Costly
EU Unsure About Regulating Radioactive Polonium in Tobacco
Traces of polonium present in tobacco recently raised questions at the European Commission, while traces of radioactive and other substances – such as radon, polonium and cadmium – contained in tobacco leaves open questions as to whether they should be regulated at EU level. Following media reports about the dangers of polonium contained in cigarettes, the Commission is … [Read more...] about EU Unsure About Regulating Radioactive Polonium in Tobacco
New Report on Global Tobacco Control Efforts
NEW YORK -- WHO today released new data concerning tobacco control. The data show that while progress has been made, not a single country fully implements all key tobacco control measures, and outlined an approach that governments can adopt to prevent tens of millions of premature deaths by the middle of this century. In a new report which presents the first comprehensive … [Read more...] about New Report on Global Tobacco Control Efforts
R. J. Reynolds Backs Campaign Against Tobacco Tax Hike
Cigarette tax proposal would change tax from 7 cents per pack to 30-50 cents if the plan passes. However, the country's second-largest cigarette company is an anonymous backer of a campaign opposing a bill to raise South Carolina's lowest-in-the-nation cigarette tax. The message began showing up in mailboxes last week -- 10,000 postcards sent to Republican activists by … [Read more...] about R. J. Reynolds Backs Campaign Against Tobacco Tax Hike
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