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News Excerpts of January-2026

⇨Published Feb 24, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: militarytimes.com

The military’s complicated history with tobacco

In World War II, tobacco was not treated as a vice; it was a comfort item. Cigarettes were packed into rations as morale boosters, something that could steady nerves between missions, the Imperial War Museums note.
For detail: militarytimes.com

⇨Published Feb 24, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: manilatimes.net

CAPHRA calls out FCTC’s "Myths vs Facts” Campaign that Ignores Real-World THR Success

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has strongly criticised the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Secretariat for spreading a counterproductive message in its recent "Myths vs Facts” campaign on X, which categorically dismisses tobacco harm reduction (THR) as industry propaganda.
For detail: manilatimes.net

⇨Published Feb 24, 2026
[Smoking COPD]

Source: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Court ruling should not weaken urgency of quitting smoking

The author is the director of the Smoking Cessation Support Center at the National Cancer Center and a specialist in family medicine.
For detail: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

⇨Published Feb 24, 2026
[Track And Trace]

Source: asianews.network

SICPA secures major European award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology.
For detail: asianews.network

⇨Published Feb 24, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: acsh.org

And So It Goes: The Cycle of Tobacco Tax Policy

Last September, I wrote about how New York City residents face the highest combined state and local excise taxes on cigarettes in the country, pushing the average price of a pack to roughly $14.55.
For detail: acsh.org

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: washingtonstatestandard.com

Why higher nicotine taxes may not improve public health in Washington

I’ve spent my career supporting public health measures and “just say no” campaigns. I’ve voted in favor of smoking cessation programs, funded prevention initiatives, and supported taxes on smoking products when they were clearly tied to improved health outcomes.
For detail: washingtonstatestandard.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Enter Report Stage

Members of the House of Lords will begin report-stage scrutiny of the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow (Feb. 24), marking a further phase of detailed examination and amendments.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[PTB Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Pakistani Growers Seek Help Over Issues with Tobacco Companies

The chairman of the Tobacco Growers Association in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Daud Jan Khan, said 2026 had the potential to be one of the worst years for growers, accusing national and multinational purchasing companies of exploitative practices and alleging that the Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) failed to enforce agreements under Martial Law Order 487 or ensure proper use of cess funds for tobacco-growing regions.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

CAPHRA Says FCTC’s Campaign Ignores THR Facts

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates criticized the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control for what it calls an uncompromising stance on tobacco harm reduction, noting the treaty has fallen short of its 30% global tobacco use reduction target by 2025, with adult smoking prevalence still around 20% two decades after adoption.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: thailand-business-news.com

SICPA secures major European award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: soranews24.com

Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”

Last year, the Osaka Minami-Dotonbori Overtourism Countermeasures Promotion Council came to the conclusion that public service announcements played from speakers in the neighborhood had proven ineffective in sufficiently discouraging people from smoking while walking along Dotonbori’s streets and leaving cigarette butts behind on the ground.
For detail: soranews24.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: popsci.com

KGB cigarette pack spy camera still works (sort of)

The James Bond films are famous for their very cool—and usually very absurd—spy gadgetry. In reality, however, espionage has always been more about lowkey surveillance than laser watches.
For detail: popsci.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: openpr.com

Cigarette Manufacturing Plant Cost 2026: Industry Overview and Profitability Assessment

Setting up a Cigarette Manufacturing Plant positions investors in a globally significant and high-volume industry with enduring consumer demand.
For detail: openpr.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: healthcare-management.uk

Will new legislation really deliver a 'smokefree generation?

Remaining obstacles may leave a ‘smokefree generation’ as little more than a pipe dream, writes Professor Lisa McNally, director of public health for Worcestershire County Council New legislation on tobacco and vapes is making its way through Parliament.
For detail: healthcare-management.uk

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

CAPHRA calls out FCTC’s “Myths vs Facts” Campaign that Ignores Real-World THR Success

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has strongly criticised the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Secretariat for spreading a counterproductive message in its recent “Myths vs Facts” campaign on X, which categorically dismisses tobacco harm reduction (THR) as industry propaganda.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: filtermag.org

“Disguised” Vape Flavor Ban Threatens Harm Reduction in Germany

Germany has set its sights on banning menthol vapes and other flavors that contain cooling agents, claiming these make vaping “more attractive.
For detail: filtermag.org

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: dhakatribune.com

Smoking is killing our children

It is truly disheartening how, despite undeniable evidence of tobacco products’ adverse effects on health, we as a nation have made little to no progress with regard to curbing its devastation.
For detail: dhakatribune.com

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: ateneo.edu

Strengthening Local Tobacco Control: ASOG alumni advance smoke- and vape-free policies in Iloilo

On 19 February 2026, local government units (LGUs) from across Iloilo reconvened at Smallville 21 Hotel in Iloilo City to consolidate policy gains and sharpen strategies for the adoption and implementation of comprehensive smoke- and vape-free ordinances.
For detail: ateneo.edu

⇨Published Feb 23, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: asiantrader.biz

Tobacco and Vapes Bill enters House of Lords report stage

Members of the House of Lords from Tuesday (Feb 24) are set to begin their further examination of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
For detail: asiantrader.biz

⇨Published Feb 22, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: plymouthindependent.org

Ban on potent nicotine pouches takes effect April 1

The most highly potent forms of nicotine pouches sold over the counter will be banned April 1 in Plymouth, making it the latest Massachusetts community to halt their sale.
For detail: plymouthindependent.org

⇨Published Feb 22, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: businessinsider.com

I started smoking when I was a teen and quit 20 times. I still love the occasional cigarette.

A woman wearing glasses, a white T-shirt, and jeans sitting on the ground and smiling while leaning on a bed. The day I turned 16, I picked up two things — my driver's license and a $1.98 pack of Kool 100 Milds from a gas station I knew would sell to me.
For detail: businessinsider.com

⇨Published Feb 22, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: 2firsts.com

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Enters House of Lords Report Stage

The legislation aims to prevent individuals aged 15 and under in 2026 from ever legally purchasing tobacco.
For detail: 2firsts.com

⇨Published Feb 22, 2026
[Nicotine]

Source: 2firsts.com

South Dakota Senate Committee Advances Bill Tightening Nicotine Retail Rules

Senate Bill 221 would require retailers to obtain a state license to sell nicotine products in South Dakota. The amended bill expands its scope from vapor products to all nicotine products.
For detail: 2firsts.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[PTB Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Pakistani Governor Calls for More Revenue to Tobacco Farmers

Faisal Karim Kundi, governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the province—Pakistan’s largest tobacco producer—does not receive a fair share of industry profits and tax revenues, despite its significant contribution to national output.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: sentinelassam.com

Rajpal Yadav said jails should have smoking areas like railway stations and airports

Actor Rajpal Yadav walked out of prison in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case on March 18.
For detail: sentinelassam.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: scmp.com

China helps Zimbabwe grow US$1.2 billion tobacco crop amid debt, health concerns

As Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, tobacco dominates its trade with Beijing Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export and a primary foreign currency earner, dominating its trade with Beijing.
For detail: scmp.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[COPD Vaping]

Source: scienceline.org

Vaping is less harmful than smoking, experts say. Why don’t smokers know this?

In 2018, the FDA launched a new public health campaign. “There’s an epidemic spreading,” began one ad.
For detail: scienceline.org

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[CTC-Pak NCD Tobacco]

Source: jamaicaobserver.com

Tobacco coalition applauds SCT on cigarettes

THE Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) has congratulated the Government on the newly announced increase in the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on cigarettes.
For detail: jamaicaobserver.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: globenewswire.com

Tobacco Alternative Gums Analysis Report 2026-2035: A $4.25 Billion Market by 2030 with CVS Health, The Kroger Co., Walgreens Boots Alliance, along with Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson Leading

The tobacco alternative gums market presents key opportunities due to rising awareness of smoking risks, innovative nicotine-free products, e-commerce expansion, and growing demand for discreet alternatives.
For detail: globenewswire.com

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Tobacco Tax Increase Crucial To Reduce Smoking — Malaysian Council For Tobacco Control

Display of conventional cigarettes and vape or e-cigarettes behind the counter of a myNEWS.com convenience store in Kuala Lumpur.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org

⇨Published Feb 20, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: bbc.com

The new tobacco': The cities banning fossil fuel adverts

Cities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions.
For detail: bbc.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: truthinitiative.org

Four marketing tactics e-cigarette companies use to target young people

E-cigarettes appeal to young people because they are flavored, affordable, tech-forward, and easily concealed. In addition to these elements of product design, young people are also exposed to e-cigarettes through targeted marketing on social media, experiential marketing, brand sponsorships, and more.
For detail: truthinitiative.org

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Retailer Offers Comprehensive UK Vape Tax Guide

Vape and Go, a UK-based online vape retailer, released an updated, comprehensive UK vape tax guide to explain HMRC’s upcoming Vaping Products Duty, set to take effect on October 1.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Tobacco Associates Hosting 79th Annual Meeting March 6

Tobacco Associates will hold its 79th Annual Meeting on March 6, at the Wilson County Agricultural Center, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Jordan Leverages Ramadan to Fight Smoking

Jordan’s Coalition of Health Associations launched its first nationwide awareness campaign, “Ramadan Without Smoking,” at an event held at the National Library of Jordan, bringing together health professionals, medical students and community members.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[PHW E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Indonesian Health Groups Push to Regulate Vape Packaging

Indonesian health groups are pressing the Ministry of Health to immediately mandate pictorial health warnings and standardized packaging for e-cigarettes, citing rising youth use and regulatory gaps.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: nature.com

Implementation of brief stop smoking advice at cervical cancer screening in general practice: a process evaluation

Cervical cancer screening has potential as a teachable moment for smoking cessation. Smoking is a recognized risk factor for persistent high-risk human papillomavirus infection of the cervix and the development of cervical neoplasia.
For detail: nature.com

⇨Published Feb 19, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

“One Word: Inevitable”—Tobacco Harm Reduction’s Heavy Hitter

Few spaces are as hostile as the tobacco harm reduction (THR) policy debate. Lawmakers, media, ideologically-driven researchers, nonprofits and public health bodies demonize the safer nicotine products that can replace lethal cigarettes—distorting or ignoring the science, and launching vicious ad hominem attacks on their opponents.
For detail: filtermag.org

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: wamu.org

D.C. region gets mixed grades in report on tobacco control policies

The D.C. region received a mixed report card, including a slate of “F’s” in the American Lung Association’s 2026 State of Tobacco Control report.
For detail: wamu.org

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: vapingpost.com

Misinformation, High Smoking Rates and Illicit Sales: The Consequences of France’s Nicotine Policies

As France debates further vape restrictions, mounting evidence shows regulated nicotine alternatives reduce smoking harm and prevent thousands of deaths annually.
For detail: vapingpost.com

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: thesun.my

Smuggled cigarettes threaten Malaysia’s 2045 tobacco goal

PETALING JAYA: Smuggled cigarettes sold at low prices remain the main obstacle to achieving the Generational Endgame (GEG) target by 2045, according to the President of the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC), Prof.
For detail: thesun.my

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[FCTC TCC Tobacco]

Source: link.springer.com

Compliance with smoke-free regulations in public places and workplaces: evidence from Vietnam 2024

Despite the existence of the smoke-free regulations, smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke in Vietnam remain high, particularly in hospitality venues.
For detail: link.springer.com

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: hungamaexpress.com

Rebecca Romijn ‘no touch’ rule pushed Jerry O’Connell to finally quit smoking

Rebecca Romijn ‘no touch’ rule pushed Jerry O’Connell to finally quit smokingRebecca Romijn ‘no touch’ rule pushed Jerry O’Connell to finally quit smoking Jerry O’Connell has revealed that hypnosis and a strict rule from his wife Rebecca Romijn finally helped him quit smoking after decades of struggling with nicotine.
For detail: hungamaexpress.com

⇨Published Feb 18, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: bbc.com

Illicit tobacco trader ordered to repay £21,000

Barzen Mahmood-Poor has been ordered to pay back money made from illicit tobacco and vapes sales A shopkeeper who made more than £225,000 selling illegal vapes and tobacco has been ordered to repay just £21,000 of his criminal gains.
For detail: bbc.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

JTI Warns on Japan HTP Tax Rise

JTI’s Ploom device, a key growth driver for the company, saw volumes rise more than 38% over the year, reaching a 14.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[Tax Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

EU Scales Back Tobacco Taxes

A revised draft plan to raise tobacco taxes across the European Union has been scaled back after opposition from several member states, lowering the proposed minimum cigarette tax to €4 per pack.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

The Shifting Economics of Nicotine Taxes

Higher excise taxes pushed retail prices up across most markets, with Africa and Southeast Asia seeing the fastest tax increases in decades.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

China Moves to Control Vape Output

STMA’s latest directive seeks to advance e-cigarette industrial policy and tighten compliance among manufacturers of e-cigarettes, e-liquids, and nicotine used in e-cigarettes.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[BAT Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

AI Push to Cut BAT Jobs

BAT is rolling out an AI-driven productivity program that could cut jobs, as strong demand for its Velo nicotine pouch and next generation products boost annual profit.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[AI Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoasia.com

Artificial Intelligence for Next Generation Products

Tobacco Asia explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping design, marketing, and communication in the NGP sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining force across industries.
For detail: tobaccoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 17, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: mdanderson.org

How to talk to your children about vaping

About 1.
For detail: mdanderson.org

⇨Published Feb 16, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: oxfordeconomics.com

Reset excise and strengthen enforcement to cut illicit tobacco

Oxford Economics Australia finds the illicit tobacco price gap is a key driver, narrow it and illicit demand falls.
For detail: oxfordeconomics.com

⇨Published Feb 16, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: globalinitiative.net

Changing dynamics of Europe's illicit tobacco trade since 2022

The illicit tobacco trade in Europe has undergone profound changes over the past five years.
For detail: globalinitiative.net

⇨Published Feb 16, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: asianews.network

Bhutanese lawmakers to review tobacco act as vaping spikes

The amendments seek to enhance protection for children and young people by providing clear regulatory guidance on emerging products such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices and by promoting product safety and quality standards.
For detail: asianews.network

⇨Published Feb 15, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Treasury considering changes to Australia’s contentious tobacco excise, as calls grow for a freeze

Experts say a freeze on the federal government’s contentious tobacco excise should be considered, after the Treasury revealed it was modelling the impacts of cigarette prices on demand amid a booming black market.
For detail: theguardian.com

⇨Published Feb 15, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: businessreport.co.za

British American Tobacco's strategy: Building a 'smokeless world' while cigarette sales fall

JSE and London listed British American Tobacco sold over 465 billion cigarette sticks in 2025, and there remain an estimated one billion cigarette smokers globally.
For detail: businessreport.co.za

⇨Published Feb 14, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: sokodirectory.com

Why the Tobacco Bill Risks Harming Retailers And Consumers

Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented surge in laws and regulations over the past year.
For detail: sokodirectory.com

⇨Published Feb 14, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: rfi.fr

French watchdog flags heart, lung and cancer risks as vape use grows

Vaping poses possible heart, lung and cancer risks, France’s national health agency warned on Wednesday, as it raised concerns about long-term use and the growing appeal of e-cigarettes among teenagers.
For detail: rfi.fr

⇨Published Feb 14, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: futura-sciences.com

Archaeologists Discover a Previously Unknown Effect of Tobacco on the Human Body

The harmful effects of tobacco on human health are well established, yet researchers continue to uncover new and unexpected consequences.
For detail: futura-sciences.com

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: vapingpost.com

Nicotine Pouches and Smoking Cessation: The Undeniable Evidence Some Policymakers Are Choosing to Ignore

Emerging research shows nicotine pouches reduce smoking rates, challenging policymakers to embrace evidence-based tobacco harm reduction strategies.
For detail: vapingpost.com

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: theindependent.sg

Singaporeans applaud immediate 20% increase in tobacco tax, but ask if more should be done to curb smoking

SINGAPORE: During the rollout of the national Budget on Thursday (Feb 12), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that taxes on all tobacco products would increase by 20%, effective that day.
For detail: theindependent.sg

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Vaping in cars carrying children to be banned in England

Vaping in cars carrying anyone under 18 will be banned in England under government plans to reduce the harm caused by smoking and e-cigarettes.
For detail: theguardian.com

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: telegraph.co.uk

Labour to ban parents from vaping with children in the car

Smoking or vaping will not be allowed in playgrounds, outside schools or in cars carrying youngsters under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is subject to consultation.
For detail: telegraph.co.uk

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[E-Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

China regulator orders e-cigarette makers to halt new plants

A saleswoman holds an e-cigarette as she demonstrates vaping at the Vape Shop that sells e-cigarette products in Beijing, China January 30, 2019.
For detail: reuters.com

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: rappler.com

Global watchdog says tobacco industry may have fueled illicit trade

The tobacco industry may have contributed to the illicit trade of tobacco in the Philippines, a new report by international watchdog Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products (STOP) showed.
For detail: rappler.com

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: gov.uk

Children to be better protected from second-hand smoking and vaping

The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.
For detail: gov.uk

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: exposetobacco.org

Leading by Example: 4 Ways Countries Are Fighting Tobacco Industry Interference

According to the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, many countries made notable progress in standing up to tobacco industry interference.
For detail: exposetobacco.org

⇨Published Feb 13, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: bbc.com

Dogs sniff out £100k of illicit tobacco

LCC Hugo, a brown male three-year-old Cocker Spaniel in a high vis harness looking at the camera with his pink tongue out.
For detail: bbc.com

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: truthinitiative.org

New study shows that mental health messaging resonates with young e-cigarette users

Young e-cigarette users that indicated they wanted to quit within the next year were more likely to agree that vaping nicotine can worsen feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress, according to a new study from Truth Initiative.
For detail: truthinitiative.org

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: russiaspivottoasia.com

Russia Increases Exports Of Beer, Cooking Oil and Tobacco To North Korea

Russia expanded its exports of agricultural products to North Korea in 2025 with beer, rapeseed oil, and tobacco products, the Agroexport federal center has stated.
For detail: russiaspivottoasia.com

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

BAT signals possible job cuts from AI plan as Velo nicotine pouch boosts profit

A woman poses with a cigarette in front of BAT (British American Tobacco) logo in this illustration taken July 26, 2022.
For detail: reuters.com

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: newswire.lk

CLEARING THE SMOKE ABOUT NICOTINE

Hot dogs, bacon, a cool alcoholic beverage, and some nice hot sunlight sets the tone for a wholesome weekend morning or a nice Sunday afternoon barbeque.
For detail: newswire.lk

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: mothership.sg

Immediate 20% increase in tobacco tax across all tobacco products: Budget 2026

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a 20 per cent increase in tobacco excise duty, across all tobacco products, in his Budget Speech of 2026.
For detail: mothership.sg

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

Mexico’s Vape Prohibition Is Already Biting

A mandate to ban nicotine vapes was enshrined in Mexico’s constitution in early 2025—a step described as “essential” by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
For detail: filtermag.org

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: euronews.com

examining the impact of the UK’s smokefree generation law.

Smoking among young people in England could fall to extremely low levels within a generation and lead to major health gains, according to new research Last year, the United Kingdom’s government proposedan anti-tobacco bill to "break the cycle of addiction.
For detail: euronews.com

⇨Published Feb 12, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: alreporter.com

Committee passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces

Alabama lawmakers moved Wednesday to include electronic nicotine delivery systems in the state’s indoor smoking ban while honoring Senator Vivian Figures.
For detail: alreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: who.int

WHO supports BPOM to adopt code of conduct against tobacco industry interference

Tobacco remains a major behavioral risk factor contributing substantially to mortality and disability adjusted life years (DALYs) in Indonesia.
For detail: who.int

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

As The WHO Blurs Smoking

The World Health Organization has taken its unacceptable bias up a notch, sidelining evidence-based harm reduction, and raising concerns about global tobacco policy direction.
For detail: vapingpost.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Manufacturers Tell FDA They Need Benchmarks, Communication

During yesterday’s (Feb. 10) afternoon session of the U.S.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

Exclusive: India sticks to e-cigarette ban in snub for Philip Morris

Electric tobacco heating system IQOS of cigarette maker Philip Morris Switzerland is displayed after a news conference in Bern The charger and the holder (top) of the electric tobacco heating system IQOS of cigarette maker Philip Morris Switzerland are displayed after a news conference in Bern, Switzerland November 19, 2019.
For detail: reuters.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Smokefree generation law could slash youth smoking decades earlier

New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that smoking prevalence among 12 to 30-year-olds in England could drop below 5% decades earlier than expected, if the government progressively raises the age of tobacco sale.
For detail: news-medical.net

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: investing.com

Philip Morris CEO calls India’s e-cigarette ban ’illogical’

Investing.com -- Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM), the world’s most valuable tobacco company, wants to sell its IQOS heated tobacco devices in India despite the country’s ban on such products since 2019.
For detail: investing.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: gktoday.in

India Upholds E-Cigarette Ban, Rejects Philip Morris Push

India has reaffirmed its decision to maintain the nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, rejecting calls for relaxation that would have opened the market to devices such as IQOS.
For detail: gktoday.in

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Dora the dog sniffs out secret cigarette stash

Trafford Council Small brown spaniel, Dora, looks at camera with mouth slightly open. She wears a high-visibility harness.
For detail: bbc.com

⇨Published Feb 11, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: asianews.network

India’s tobacco board urges review of cigarette tax hike, warns of illicit trade and farmer distress

According to the Board, Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers have raised serious concerns that the sharp tax hike will lead to a significant reduction in procurement by the legal cigarette industry, the primary domestic buyer of FCV tobacco.
For detail: asianews.network

⇨Published Feb 10, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: filtermag.org

How to Dispose of the Environmental Argument Against Vapes?

One of the many controversies around vaping nicotine is the impact on the enviroment—particularly of disposable, single-use vapes.
For detail: filtermag.org

⇨Published Feb 10, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: cedars-sinai.org

What Parents Should Know About Teen Vaping

Vaping comes with eye-catching accessories and fruity scents that have helped make it increasingly popular with preteens and teenagers.
For detail: cedars-sinai.org

⇨Published Feb 10, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: britannica.com

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Vaping is the act of using e-cigarettes battery-powered devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol vapor for inhalation.
For detail: britannica.com

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: www2.fundsforngos.org

CFPs: Tobacco Industry Interference Grants for Civil Society Action

The Tobacco Industry Interference Grants provide short-term funding of up to USD 30,000 for civil society organizations to expose and counter tobacco industry actions that undermine tobacco control.
For detail: www2.fundsforngos.org

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

CAPHRA Urges Review of FCTC Following U.S. WHO Exit

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is calling on governments across the region to reassess the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) following the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO and criticism of the agency from New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Dutch Looking to Raise Nicotine Age to 21

The Netherlands plans to raise the minimum legal age for purchasing nicotine products, including cigarettes and vapes, from 18 to 21 under a new coalition agreement between D66, VVD and CDA parties, reflecting growing concern over youth nicotine use, Euractiv reported.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: ekathimerini.com

Police break industrial-level illegal cigarette manufacturing ring

A major police crackdown has broken a ring that allegedly produced and smuggled illegal cigarettes on an industrial scale, ran three manufacturing plants, exported much of its output and engaged in transactions worth millions using only cash to avoid detection, authorities said Monday.
For detail: ekathimerini.com

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: dailysabah.com

Global tobacco use declines, women lead efforts to quit: WHO

Despite a steady decline in tobacco use worldwide between 2000 and 2024 across all age groups, women are leading the effort to quit, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data.
For detail: dailysabah.com

⇨Published Feb 09, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: 2firsts.com

The Volume Illusion: Measuring the Future of Nicotine with the Tools of the Past

This article is published by 2Firsts with the author’s permission.
For detail: 2firsts.com

⇨Published Feb 08, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: stir.ac.uk

Stirling experts warn tobacco industry interference persists as Scotland celebrates 20 years since smoking ban

The global tobacco industry is still deploying tactics that were used two decades ago to attempt to weaken Scotland’s smoking ban, University of Stirling experts have warned.
For detail: stir.ac.uk

⇨Published Feb 07, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: thedailystar.net

Ensure enactment of tobacco control law

The unceasing prevalence of tobacco-related cancer in the country should be of deep concern to us all.
For detail: thedailystar.net

⇨Published Feb 06, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

DR Opens School for Tobacco Artisans

The National Institute of Technical and Vocational Training (INFOTEP), in partnership with the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (Procigar), has opened the Procigar–INFOTEP School of Tobacco Artisans in Tamboril, Santiago, to support workforce development in the Dominican premium cigar sector.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 06, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Illicit Cigarettes: When Enforcement Alone Cannot Shrink a Shadow Market

Malaysia’s long-running battle against illicit cigarettes is often framed as an enforcement challenge.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: trtworld.com

Israel's Gaza genocide comes with puffs: Shin Bet chief’s brother turns cigarette smuggler

Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during Israel's genocide.
For detail: trtworld.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Aussies Stop $700M in Illegal Nicotine Products at Border in Q2

Australian authorities intercepted illicit tobacco and vaping products representing an estimated AUD 1 billion ($700 million) in evaded duties during the second quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, according to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Korean Insurer Appeals to Supreme Court in Tobacco Fight

South Korea’s National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) appealed to the Supreme Court in its ongoing lawsuit seeking to hold cigarette manufacturers liable for smoking-related healthcare costs, challenging an appellate ruling that rejected key liability claims.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

20M Illegal Cigarettes Seized in Thailand Raid

Thai authorities recently seized 20 million illicit cigarettes and arrested 14 suspects in a major smuggling crackdown in Hat Yai, Songkhla, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: ifop.com

Survey on unregulated purchases of tobacco and vaping products

An Ifop survey of 3,000 smokers and vapers provides a detailed overview of tobacco and vaping product purchasing practices outside traditional channels.
For detail: ifop.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: chemeurope.com

From litter to power: Turning cigarette butts into high-performance supercapacitors

By converting this hazardous waste into advanced nanoporous carbon electrodes, the researchers demonstrate that cigarette butts can serve as an unexpected yet highly effective resource for supercapacitors.
For detail: chemeurope.com

⇨Published Feb 05, 2026
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Pupils take charge of school's war on vaping

For this comprehensive in Swadlincote, a semi-rural part of Derbyshire, the devices are one of the main tools teachers are using to combat vaping among students.
For detail: bbc.com

⇨Published Feb 04, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

FAIFA: Tax Hike Will Harm Millions of Indian Tobacco Farmers

A new report by the Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), developed with Artha Arbitrage Consulting LLP, warns that India’s revised tobacco tax regime, which took effect Feb.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com

⇨Published Feb 04, 2026
[Smoking COPD]

Source: nltimes.nl

Vaping, smoking, snus causing dozens of daily ER visits due to nicotine overdoses

A study has found that smoking, vaping, and the use of snus are the cause of dozens of visits to the first aid department every day.
For detail: nltimes.nl

⇨Published Feb 04, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: exposetobacco.org

New Report Flags Possible Tobacco Industry Role in Illicit Cigarette Trade in the Philippines

(New York, United States, 4 February 2026): A new report from global tobacco industry watchdog STOP raises concerns that tobacco industry practices may be contributing to illicit cigarette trade and lost government revenue in the Philippines.
For detail: exposetobacco.org

⇨Published Feb 03, 2026
[Tobacco]

Source: who.int

Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
For detail: who.int

⇨Published Feb 03, 2026
[Cigarette]

Source: nj.com

N.J. hospital patient on oxygen causes fire after lighting cigarette

It's unclear if the patient suffered any injuries as a result of the blaze.
For detail: nj.com

⇨Published Feb 03, 2026
[Smoking]

Source: nature.com

More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide are potentially preventable, according to one of the first investigations1 of its kind, which analysed dozens of cancer types in almost 200 countries.
For detail: nature.com