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News Excerpts of January-2026

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: wave3.com

January 1st marks deadline for Kentucky vape, tobacco retailers to apply for licenses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Starting January 1, Kentucky has joined the majority of the United States in requiring businesses to have a license to sell nicotine products.
For detail: wave3.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: unn.ua

Electronic excise stamp: full launch postponed

The full implementation of the Electronic System for the Circulation of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products has been postponed until November 1, 2026.
For detail: unn.ua

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: tyla.com

Third hand smoke' warning issued as world-first law is instated

California Assembly Bill 455 was introduced by Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Francisco) last year, and passed unanimously.
For detail: tyla.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: thestar.com.my

Vietnam introduces tougher penalties on ecigarette and heated tobacco use

HANOI: Vietnam’s government has tightened restrictions on electronic cigarettes (ecigarettes) and heated tobacco products, introducing fines of up to 10 million dong (S$488) for individuals that allow others to use these products on their premises.
For detail: thestar.com.my

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: thenews.com.pk

Lukas Nelson reveals how he quit smoking after years of addiction

The 37-year-old singer opened up about his decision to stop drinking and smoking marijuana in a new interview with People magazine.
For detail: thenews.com.pk

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: thehindubusinessline.com

FAIFA, TII oppose sharp increase in taxes on tobacco products

FAIFA says the steep hike in taxes would force domestic manufacturers to raise prices of finished goods, raising chances of a glut in the tobacco crop market in the near term A vendor shows a packet of beedis or hand-rolled traditional cigarettes for sale at his stall in Kolkata, September 4, 2025.
For detail: thehindubusinessline.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: people.com

Lukas Nelson Explains How Quitting Weed, Drinking Helped Him 'Not Want to Run Away from Myself': 'Great Feeling' (Exclusive)

The country singer says the decision was largely inspired by a desire to get some good sleep.
For detail: people.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: messenger-inquirer.com

Kentucky vape, tobacco retailers face penalties if not licenses in 2026

Hundreds of Kentucky tobacco, nicotine and vape retailers seem likely to miss the Jan.
For detail: messenger-inquirer.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: investing.com

JPMorgan downgrades ITC stock to Neutral on cigarette tax hike concerns

Investing.com - JPMorgan has downgraded ITC Ltd. (NSE:ITC) from Overweight to Neutral and reduced its price target to INR375.00 from INR475.00 following the announcement of a sharp cigarette tax increase.
For detail: investing.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Vaping]

Source: hitchin.nub.news

More than 28,000 illegal vapes seized in Hertfordshire

Central to the initiative is an eye-catching "Vape Brain" sculpture, created by 3D Design students from Herts Regional College using discarded boxes from the seized devices.
For detail: hitchin.nub.news

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Smoking COPD]

Source: freepresskashmir.news

How smoking rewrites the brain and breaks the body

The morning starts with a familiar motion. Fingers wrap around a cigarette. Lips press against it.
For detail: freepresskashmir.news

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: dantri.com.vn

Vietnam fines e cigarette users under new tobacco ban

People using e cigarettes or heated tobacco products in Vietnam will face fines of VND 3-5 million and be required to destroy the products, under a new government decree.
For detail: dantri.com.vn

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: daily-sun.com

Third time amendment to tobacco control law comes into effect

The interim government has issued the “Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025,” bringing many regulations under a single legal framework.
For detail: daily-sun.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: dailyasianage.com

E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in BD

E-cigarettes, vapes and other emerging tobacco products have been completely banned in Bangladesh as the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into effect with provisions for jail terms and hefty fines for violations.
For detail: dailyasianage.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: cnynews.com

Trying to Quit Smoking in New York? You’re Not Alone

As New Yorkers head into a new year,they are thinking about quitting cigarettes or vaping. It’s not easy, and anyone who’s tried knows that willpower alone usually isn’t enough.
For detail: cnynews.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: boldnewsonline.com

Tobacco Institute Warns Cigarette Duty Hike Could Boost Illicit Trade

Industry body says “unprecedented” tax increase contradicts revenue neutral assurances, warns of loss to exchequer and legitimate industry Tobacco Institute Warns Cigarette Duty Hike Could Boost Illicit Trade.
For detail: boldnewsonline.com

⇨Published Jan 02, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: bangkokpost.com

Hong Kong's new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them?

Hong Kong's new rules includes a ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in a queue of two or more people.
For detail: bangkokpost.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: wtvq.com

New Kentucky laws take effect with start of the new year

KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several new laws are now in effect across Kentucky with the start of the new year, including changes to taxes and new regulations on tobacco, nicotine and THC products.
For detail: wtvq.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: voiceofalexandria.com

Quitting smoking is one of the top New Year's resolutions, help is available

(Undated)--One of the most popular New Year's resolutions each year is the desire to quit smoking. More than 70% of smokers report that they want to quit smoking.
For detail: voiceofalexandria.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: valleyvanguardonline.com

Delta-8 vape with sweet, flavor-forward taste

The latest wave of hemp-derived products is leaning hard into taste, and a new Delta-8 disposable vape is turning heads by putting flavor front and center.
For detail: valleyvanguardonline.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: ts2.tech

ITC share price tumbles on new India cigarette tax — what investors watch next

ITC Ltd (ITC.NS) fell sharply on Thursday, with the stock last down 8.9% at 367.10 rupees after India notified a higher excise duty on cigarettes.
For detail: ts2.tech

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: timeout.com

Penalties for smoking offences in Hong Kong will double starting from January 1

“New year, new me” – this overplayed mantra is often repeated to signal the turning of a new leaf, frequently alongside a rapid increase of new gym memberships, but for smokers, it might mean a complete overhaul of their lifestyles come January 1.
For detail: timeout.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: thehindubusinessline.com

Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1

Manufacturers will also have to disclose to excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities, and can also claim abatement in excise duty in case a machine is non-functional for a minimum of 15 consecutive days Manufacturers will also have to disclose to excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities.
For detail: thehindubusinessline.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: thehindubusinessline.com

New GST mechanism for cigarette, tobacco products, pan masala to give more money to States

It may be noted that article 270 of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to impose specific purpose cess and that cannot be shared with States.
For detail: thehindubusinessline.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: thefederal.com

Govt imposes new excise duty on cigarettes from Feb 1; tobacco co shares fall

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell on January 1 following the government’s decision, as the new tax is expected to make cigarettes costlier for consumers.
For detail: thefederal.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: theapopkachief.com

John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29

The John H. Bridges Community Center will host its second Group Quit session Jan. 29 as part of Tobacco Free Florida’s Quit Your Way Program.
For detail: theapopkachief.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: sentinelassam.com

Centre Notifies Additional Excise Duty on Tobacco, New Cess on Pan Masala from February 1

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday notified February 1, 2026, as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products and a new Health and National Security Cess on pan masala will be imposed.
For detail: sentinelassam.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: seattletimes.com

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

A cigarette in New York, Dec. 17. Cigarettes are still the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, and experts say that even social smoking carries risks — especially the risk of addiction.
For detail: seattletimes.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

India imposes excise duty on cigarettes effective February 1

People smoke cigarettes along a road in Mumbai, India, October 26, 2016. Picture taken October 26, 2016.
For detail: reuters.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

Indian tobacco stocks tank as government levies new tax on cigarettes

Cigarette packets with graphic pictorial warnings are pictured on the counter of a cigarette seller in Mumbai Cigarette packets with graphic pictorial warnings are pictured on the counter of a cigarette seller in Mumbai, India, January 8, 2018.
For detail: reuters.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

Indian tobacco stocks tank as government levies new tax on cigarettes

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Vaping]

Source: radioiowa.com

Will Iowa start taxing vaping products?

Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh says he’ll “have a conversation” with his fellow Republicans about whether vaping products — the liquid pods or cartridges used in e-cigarettes — should be taxed in Iowa, just like cigarettes.
For detail: radioiowa.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: punemirror.com

Cigarette Prices Set to Rise From February 1: Longer Sticks to Get Costlier

Cigarette prices in India are set to increase starting February 1, 2026, due to the government’s announcement of a new excise duty structure for cigarettes and other tobacco products.
For detail: punemirror.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Smoking]

Source: pharmacy.biz

NHS urges people to quit smoking, embrace healthier lifestyle this year

It reminds everyone to utilise the NHS Quit Smoking app’s 28-day smoke-free programme to accomplish the goal.
For detail: pharmacy.biz

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: observerbd.com

Smoking, tobacco products usage (amendment) ordinance comes into effect

The Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into force following presidential assent, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing announced on Thursday.
For detail: observerbd.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: newsfirstprime.com

Govt hikes tax on tobacco, pan masala from Feb 1; New health and security cess introduced

From February 1, the Centre will impose higher excise duty on tobacco products and a new health and national security cess on pan masala. The move ends the GST compensation cess currently levied on these items.
For detail: newsfirstprime.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: news.az

Indian tobacco stocks fall after new tax on cigarettes

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell on Thursday after the government imposed a new tax on cigarettes, making them costlier for an estimated 100 million smokers in the world's most populous country.
For detail: news.az

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: msn.com

Tobacco ban enforcement remains weak despite rising fines in Karnataka

Udupi: Despite sustained awareness campaigns by the Health Department and other agencies against tobacco consumption, effective enforcement continues to remain weak across Karnataka.
For detail: msn.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: msn.com

Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to reconsider cigarette tax hike

Markets today The Tobacco Institute of India on Thursday said the sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes would cause hardship and losses for millions of farmers, MSMEs, retailers and local value chains, while giving a major boost to the illicit industry and hurting national enterprises.
For detail: msn.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: keprtv.com

A new law in Washington state has taken effect, raising taxes on all nicotine products, including those not previously covered by tobacco taxes. The tax will apply to distributors, meaning consumers won't see a new sales tax on their receipts at smoke shops. However, prices for products such as nicotine pouches and disposable vapes are expected to nearly double.

A cashier at a local glass shop expressed concern about the impact on small businesses, saying, "All the business will go to Walmart, Kroger's and when they have the extra money, they're everyone's gonna drive to the reservation.
For detail: keprtv.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: jordannews.jo

New Instructions on Displaying Tobacco Products Require Keeping Them Out of Public View at Points of Sale

Amended instructions regulating the standards and conditions for displaying tobacco products at points of sale for 2025 were published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.
For detail: jordannews.jo

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: ittefaq.com.bd

Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: en.banglanews24.com

Public smoking fine increased to Tk2,000

Interim government has approved the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, further strengthening the existing Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005, and significantly increasing penalties for offences including smoking in public places.
For detail: en.banglanews24.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[E-Cigarette]

Source: e.vnexpress.net

E-cigarette users face up to $190 fines in Vietnam

Under Decree No. 371, which takes effect on Dec. 31, individuals who allow the use of e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products at premises under their ownership or management will be fined between VND5 million and VND10 million.
For detail: e.vnexpress.net

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: dhakatribune.com

E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in Bangladesh

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: deshkalnews.com

E-cigarettes, vapes banned; fines for smoking increased

The Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into effect subject to the presidential assent.
For detail: deshkalnews.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: bssnews.net

Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance comes into effect

DHAKA, Jan 01, 2026 (BSS) – The Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into effect subject to the presidential assent.
For detail: bssnews.net

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: bloomberg.com

Largest Indian Cigarette Maker ITC Plunges on Higher Tobacco Tax

Shares of ITC Ltd. plunged the most in nearly six years after a higher levy on tobacco products by the government fueled concerns about its impact on India’s largest cigarette maker.
For detail: bloomberg.com

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Cigarette]

Source: bloomberg.com

Largest Indian Cigarette Maker ITC Plunges on Higher Tobacco Tax

⇨Published Jan 01, 2025
[Tobacco]

Source: bdnews24.com

Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, vapes under tightened tobacco law

The interim government has issued an ordinance banning e-cigarettes, vapes and all other emerging tobacco products as part of a sweeping overhaul of the country’s tobacco control laws.
For detail: bdnews24.com