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tobacco-policy
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reason.compolitics9 hrs ago
California Funds Study of Tobacco Sales Bans and Messaging Contract While Several Towns Adopt Bans
reason.com reported that the California Department of Public Health supported a 2025 study on sales bans in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach while contracting with a lobbyist for endgame policy outreach. The reporting detailed data sharing, polling design, and collaboration with…
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Teen e-cigarette use exceeds cigarette experimentation in Israel for first time
Health Ministry data show teen vaping rates now outpace first-time cigarette use. The 2025 smoking report marks the first recorded crossover between the two measures.
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science19 days ago
Illegal tobacco reached 80 percent of Australian consumption in 2025
Wastewater testing and spending data show nicotine use rose nearly 40 percent from 2017 to 2025 while legal purchases fell sharply. The Bureau of Statistics estimates illicit cigarettes and vapes now account for four-fifths of total consumption.
theyeshivaworld.comfinance21 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Drops to Record Low of 9% in 2025
Government survey data show the share of current adult smokers reached another record low last year. The decline continues a decades-long trend driven by taxes, bans and education campaigns.
theyeshivaworld.comfinance5 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Drops to Record Low of 9% in 2025
Preliminary CDC survey data show the share of adults who smoke reached a new low last year. Federal prevention programs that supported the decline have been eliminated.
manilatimes.netfinance24 days ago
World Vape Day Highlights South Africa Tobacco Policy Debate
World Vape Day is observed on May 30, 2026. The World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day on May 31 with calls for tighter vape and nicotine pouch rules. South African lawmakers are considering those recommendations.
Reasonpolitics27 days ago
France Bans Nicotine Pouches With Prison and Fine Penalties
France implemented a nationwide ban on nicotine pouches on April 1. Violators face up to five years in prison and fines of $436,600. Several E.U. member states have raised formal objections under single-market rules.
thehindu.compolitics36 days ago
Australian Health Groups Oppose Tobacco Industry Calls for Excise Cuts
A coalition of 15 health organizations warned that tobacco companies are using concerns over illegal cigarettes to seek lower taxes. The groups criticized a parliamentary inquiry for taking secret evidence from Philip Morris.
New York Postpolitics46 days ago
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adults From Los Angeles Company
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized marketing of mango and blueberry e-cigarette pods along with menthol varieties from a Los Angeles-based manufacturer. The decision reverses the Biden administration's near-total rejection of flavored vaping products aime…
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upi.compolitics46 days ago
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
The FDA on Tuesday authorized marketing of mango, blueberry and menthol e-cigarette pods made by Glas Inc. of Los Angeles, the first time regulators have cleared fruit-flavored vaping products. The decision follows industry appeals and a reported rebuke of the FDA commissioner by…
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washingtonpost.compolitics47 days ago
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration on May 5, 2026, approved mango and blueberry flavored vapes from Glas Inc. The products use age-gating technology that requires smartphone pairing and ID verification. The decision followed reported intervention by President Trump after initial op…
washingtonpost.compolitics47 days ago
FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers. The products, from Glas Inc., include mango and blueberry flavors along with two menthol varieties. The decision follows industry appeals and comes amid decl…