Category: Litigation

Reduced risk on hold

The Malaysian arm of British American Tobacco has put the launch of reduced risk products on hold while it sees which way the regulatory wind is blowing.

E-cig crackdown coming

Those opposed to the excessive use of electronic cigarettes among young people should define what they mean by ‘excessive’ use and, therefore, what they think is acceptable use.

Listing ingredients

New guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration is aimed at smoothing the path for manufacturers needing to list the ingredients in their products.

Keeping track

Information has been made available about the technical details that will define how the EU’s tobacco-products tracking and tracing system will operate.

Snus ban ‘valid’

For the sake of smokers, it is to be hoped that the European Court of Justice reaches a different conclusion to that of its Advocate General when considering the EU’s ban on snus.

Emissions reassessed

A replication study of emissions from e-liquids has provided results that are significantly different to those of the original study.

Research has real bite

Research has shown that vapor doesn’t discolor teeth in the way that smoke does. Presumably the same would hold for pub ceilings and extravagant facial hair.

More evidence on vapor

As part of its investigations into the effects of vaping, PMI is developing novel in vitro methods for toxicity testing using human cells.

Turning the HEETS up

In fully converting a factory from cigarette to HEETS production, Philip Morris International has nailed its colors to the mast.

Evidence building

To the man in the street, there can be little doubt that heated tobacco products are far less risky than are combustible-tobacco products. The only question left is one of acceptability.

PMI’s volumes falter

It was clearly not possible for Philip Morris International to maintain forever the huge growth rate of heated-tobacco-product sales that it had enjoyed in Japan; but there is a world beyond Japan.

Reduced risk on hold

The Malaysian arm of British American Tobacco has put the launch of reduced risk products on hold while it sees which way the regulatory wind is blowing.

E-cig crackdown coming

Those opposed to the excessive use of electronic cigarettes among young people should define what they mean by ‘excessive’ use and, therefore, what they think is acceptable use.

In support of delay

There are times when the US Food and Drug Administration could be accused of acting too slowly, but there are times also when it is necessary to stop and reflect.

History in the making

In partnering in an event in London last night, Philip Morris International once again demonstrated that it is serious about encouraging smokers to switch to lower-risk products.

New taxes opposed

The Nigerian government is coming under pressure because of a planned three-year program of tax increases on tobacco products and alcohol.

Snus ban ‘valid’

For the sake of smokers, it is to be hoped that the European Court of Justice reaches a different conclusion to that of its Advocate General when considering the EU’s ban on snus.

NZ indecisive on e-cigs

A change in government in New Zealand seems to have put a brake on a move to legalize vaping with nicotine, leaving smokers in a difficult place.

Harassment alleged

Two women have filed lawsuits against the US-based tobacco-control activist Dr. Stanton Glantz, who denies the allegations made against him.

HEETS-ban case dismissed

A charge brought in respect of a heated-tobacco product in New Zealand seemed to be a case of going through the motions; but it did highlight the need for more legal clarity.