Latest NICOTINE NEWS
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China Names New Tobacco Regulator Chief
China appointed Yao Laiying as the party secretary of its tobacco regulator.
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HK Plain Packaging Plan Sparks Counterfeit Fears
Retailers warn products will become “extremely difficult to distinguish” from counterfeits.
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UK Vape Distributor Files for Administration
The company previously claimed to be the largest vape product distributor in the UK.
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Sesh PMTA Clears Filing, Advances to FDA Review
Applications now proceed to scientific review, the final step before a decision.
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IMF Backs Lower Tax on New Nicotine Products
The stance opposes policies like the WHO’s push for uniform taxation on all nicotine products.
MORE NICOTINE NEWS
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Chinese Vape Maker Fights Jurisdiction Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that active marketing and sales within the state establish jurisdiction.
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Good Times Launches Premium Cigar Division
The company sold about 1 billion cigars last year, giving it extensive distribution reach.
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Altria Expands on! PLUS Pouches Nationwide
The launch enhances Altria’s standing in the rapidly expanding oral nicotine market.
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Djarum Co-Owner Michael Hartono Dies at 86
Hartono helped transform Djarum into a worldwide kretek industry leader.
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Kentucky Tobacco Farm Sues DoL Over $70K Fine
The case arises from a $70,000 penalty related to H-2A seasonal worker wage.
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Fontem US Sues FDA Over Nicotine Pouch RTF
The company claims the FDA unlawfully considered its pouch application incomplete.
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PCA Starts Executive Program for Cigar Industry
Industry leaders and cigar makers will conduct modules directly in Nicaragua.
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Banks Cut Off European Cuban Cigar Distributors
Several European Habanos distributors reportedly had their accounts closed.
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Smoore Revenue Jumps, Profit Falls
Smoore’s annual results are unaudited, which increases risks related to accuracy.
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Pyxus Farm App to Refine Tobacco Contracting
Early pilots demonstrate up to an 80% decrease in administrative time for growers.
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PMI Gifts Drones to Fight Baltic Smoke Smuggling
The drones will assist in tracking and monitoring, not intercepting, contraband activity.
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ZYN Maker Grows U.S. Scope With Tampa Office
PMI is opening a $50 million office in Florida, generating approximately 180 jobs.
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Jordan Bans Loose Shisha Tobacco Sales
The move is aimed at tightening tax compliance, product oversight and manufacturing controls.
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Power, Weather Woes Slow Cuba Tobacco Crop
Cuba is ramping up solar irrigation as power shortages affect tobacco production.
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EU Clears Bulgaria Disposable Vape Ban
A three-month market withdrawal period is currently in progress for existing stock.
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Kuwait Bans Online Sales of Tobacco, Vapes
Violations may result in warnings, temporary shutdowns, or license revocation.
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Tobacco International Plans Tobacco Exit by 2030
The move reflects a broader industry trend toward smoke-free, functional consumer products.
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Missouri Bill Raises Tobacco Tax for Vet Relief
The proposal would increase the state’s cigar tax rate from 10% to 12% of wholesale.
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Kentucky Tobacco Money to Help Fund Farms
Projects include fencing, livestock water systems, cover crops, and rotational grazing.
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Nova Scotia Tribe to Control Tobacco, Cannabis
Membertou First Nation says Nova Scotia has no authority to enforce cannabis laws.
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Vape Explosion Lawsuit Filed in California
The case adds to ongoing litigation in several states over battery safety in vaping devices.
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NY Budget May Add 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches
The proposal would apply New York’s existing tobacco tax rate to nicotine pouches.
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Italy’s Toscano Cigar a ‘Historical Trademark’
Manufacturer Manifatture Sigaro Toscano plans to release a commemorative edition.
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VCU Eyes $150M Buy of Altria Center for Research
The move still depends on funding approval from the Virginia General Assembly.
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USTR Launches New Tariff Case, Targets Cigars
The USTR initiated Section 301 investigations into 59 countries and the EU.
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Reynolds Appeals ITC Vape Patent Loss to Federal Circuit
The company is challenging the ITC’s decision that found no violation of trade law.
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FDA Authorizes Glas G2 Vape and Tobacco Pod
Despite speculation, the agency authorized only a single tobacco-flavored pod.
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Cuba Confirms Talks With Trump Administration
Any normalization of trade could have major implications for the global cigar industry.
Premium Cigars/Leaf
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HK Plain Packaging Plan Sparks Counterfeit Fears
Retailers warn products will become “extremely difficult to distinguish” from counterfeits.
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Good Times Launches Premium Cigar Division
The company sold about 1 billion cigars last year, giving it extensive distribution reach.
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Djarum Co-Owner Michael Hartono Dies at 86
Hartono helped transform Djarum into a worldwide kretek industry leader.
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Kentucky Tobacco Farm Sues DoL Over $70K Fine
The case arises from a $70,000 penalty related to H-2A seasonal worker wage.
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PCA Starts Executive Program for Cigar Industry
Industry leaders and cigar makers will conduct modules directly in Nicaragua.
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Banks Cut Off European Cuban Cigar Distributors
Several European Habanos distributors reportedly had their accounts closed.
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Pyxus Farm App to Refine Tobacco Contracting
Early pilots demonstrate up to an 80% decrease in administrative time for growers.
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PMI Gifts Drones to Fight Baltic Smoke Smuggling
The drones will assist in tracking and monitoring, not intercepting, contraband activity.
Nicotine Pouches
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Sesh PMTA Clears Filing, Advances to FDA Review
Applications now proceed to scientific review, the final step before a decision.
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IMF Backs Lower Tax on New Nicotine Products
The stance opposes policies like the WHO’s push for uniform taxation on all nicotine products.
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Altria Expands on! PLUS Pouches Nationwide
The launch enhances Altria’s standing in the rapidly expanding oral nicotine market.
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Fontem US Sues FDA Over Nicotine Pouch RTF
The company claims the FDA unlawfully considered its pouch application incomplete.
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ZYN Maker Grows U.S. Scope With Tampa Office
PMI is opening a $50 million office in Florida, generating approximately 180 jobs.
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Tobacco International Plans Tobacco Exit by 2030
The move reflects a broader industry trend toward smoke-free, functional consumer products.
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NY Budget May Add 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches
The proposal would apply New York’s existing tobacco tax rate to nicotine pouches.
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Cyprus Moves to Regulate Nicotine Pouches
Authorities have confiscated more than 3,700 nicotine pouches since late 2023.
Vaping
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UK Vape Distributor Files for Administration
The company previously claimed to be the largest vape product distributor in the UK.
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Chinese Vape Maker Fights Jurisdiction Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that active marketing and sales within the state establish jurisdiction.
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Smoore Revenue Jumps, Profit Falls
Smoore’s annual results are unaudited, which increases risks related to accuracy.
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EU Clears Bulgaria Disposable Vape Ban
A three-month market withdrawal period is currently in progress for existing stock.
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Kuwait Bans Online Sales of Tobacco, Vapes
Violations may result in warnings, temporary shutdowns, or license revocation.
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Vape Explosion Lawsuit Filed in California
The case adds to ongoing litigation in several states over battery safety in vaping devices.
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Reynolds Appeals ITC Vape Patent Loss to Federal Circuit
The company is challenging the ITC’s decision that found no violation of trade law.
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FDA Authorizes Glas G2 Vape and Tobacco Pod
Despite speculation, the agency authorized only a single tobacco-flavored pod.
Legislation
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Missouri Bill Raises Tobacco Tax for Vet Relief
The proposal would increase the state’s cigar tax rate from 10% to 12% of wholesale.
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Panama Weighs Sweeping Vape, HTP Restrictions
The move follows Panama’s Supreme Court overturning a previous nationwide ban.
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Debate Continues on Vape Sales Ban in Russia
Officials acknowledge that banning legal sales could push consumers into the black market.
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Iowa Senate Advances Premium Cigar Bar Bill
Supporters say the bill would create a controlled environment for adult cigar aficionados.
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Macau Weighs Ban on Possession of Vapes
The proposal would also ban nicotine pouches, herbal smokes and hookah/shisha products.
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South Africa Cuts Vapes, Pouches From Tobacco Bill
The idea of new nicotine products being treated as harm-reduction tools was rejected.
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Connecticut Bill Aimed at Vapes Could Hit Cigars
Tobacco can take up no more than 25% of floor space and 50% of revenue under the bill.
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Ireland Set to Restrict Vapes, Nicotine Pouches
Proposed rules would limit vape flavors to tobacco only and ban most flavors.
Regulation
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Sesh PMTA Clears Filing, Advances to FDA Review
Applications now proceed to scientific review, the final step before a decision.
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EU Clears Bulgaria Disposable Vape Ban
A three-month market withdrawal period is currently in progress for existing stock.
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Kuwait Bans Online Sales of Tobacco, Vapes
Violations may result in warnings, temporary shutdowns, or license revocation.
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FDA Authorizes Glas G2 Vape and Tobacco Pod
Despite speculation, the agency authorized only a single tobacco-flavored pod.
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Cyprus Moves to Regulate Nicotine Pouches
Authorities have confiscated more than 3,700 nicotine pouches since late 2023.
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Brazil Updates Tobacco Rules, Vapes Still Banned
Tobacco products must still be registered with the agency before being sold in Brazil.
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FDA Drops Draft Guidance for Flavored Vapes
FDA calls fruit, candy, dessert, and other sweet flavors a “significant public health risk.”
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China’s New 5-Year Plan May Impact Tobacco Tax
The plan does not specify tobacco or nicotine regulations, but focuses on health governance.
Retail
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Banks Cut Off European Cuban Cigar Distributors
Several European Habanos distributors reportedly had their accounts closed.
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Kuwait Bans Online Sales of Tobacco, Vapes
Violations may result in warnings, temporary shutdowns, or license revocation.
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NY Budget May Add 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches
The proposal would apply New York’s existing tobacco tax rate to nicotine pouches.
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Debate Continues on Vape Sales Ban in Russia
Officials acknowledge that banning legal sales could push consumers into the black market.
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Haypp Group Expands Into Caffeine Pouches
The move follows Haypp’s January exit from the U.K. vape and heated tobacco markets.
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Survey: Illicit Vape Demand Surging in UK Shops
The UK’s illicit vape market has grown nearly 50% over the past five years, the report states.
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Kansas Vape Shops Sue AG, KBI Over Raid
The vape shop owners stated that the enforcement actions were unjustified.
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ALP Nicotine Pouches Truck Stolen, FBI On Scene
ALP announced it has launched a nationwide manhunt offering $100,000 reward.