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Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn't

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The U.S. tobacco industry will no longer be required to publicly admit its wrongdoing, but the fight for health equity and tobacco justice must continue with new products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches being marketed to future generations. The post Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn’t appeared first on The Washington Informer.See the Story

E-Cigarettes · South Africa

Tobacco Bill vulnerable to industry influence, say critics - Juta MedicalBrief

As SA's Parliament considers the government’s proposals for tightening tobacco laws and regulating e-cigarettes, the World Conference on Tobacco Control has highlighted that the legislative process may be vulnerable to industry influence, writes Busineess Day. he recent World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin cast the spotlight on the obligations of signatories to the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control – ratified by South Africa…See the Story

Tobacco · Ghana

Ghana: No Tobacco Day - MP urges ban on flavoured tobacco products - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Dayi, Joycelyn Quashie, has called for a total ban on flavoured tobacco and nicotine products as part of efforts to protect the youth by shielding them from targeted marketing tactics employed by the tobacco industry. She explained that the tobacco industry, facing declining numbers in traditional markets, had […]Read Article

BANGLADESH: Anti-tobacco campaigners demand tobacco price hike, amending tax structure - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

TANGAIL, May 3, 2025 (BSS) – A human chain was formed in the district town demanding an increase of the prices of all tobacco products and amending tobacco tax structure in the upcoming 2025–26 national budget. The human chain programme was staged in front of the Tangail District Press Club, organised by Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP, said a press release. People from all walks of life, anti-tobacco activists, journalists, civi…Tobacco · Tangail Read Article

INDIA: Report on Skill Development Training: Alternative Livelihoods for Women Rolling Beedis - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

As we move towards a tobacco and nicotine free society it is critical that we assist those who work in the tobacco industry find alternative livelihoods. Article 17 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) emphasizes the importance of promoting economically viable alternatives to tobacco production, but unfortunately this article is not adequately implemented around the world. In 2024, ASH had the opportunity to meet a multidis…Tirunelveli · Tirunelveli Read Article

USA: New Analysis Shows No Clear Evidence That Heated Tobacco Products Are a Better Alternative to Cigarettes or That They Help Smokers Quit - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

New STOP brief examines the latest scientific evidence, sales data and industry tactics (New York, USA, April 30, 2025): As sales of heated tobacco products (HTPs) increase globally, a new brief from tobacco watchdog, STOP, reveals that while the tobacco industry markets these products as “reduced risk,” there is no clear evidence that they are a better alternative, even to cigarettes. Nor is there independent evidence supporting industry claim…New York City · New York Read Article

THAILLAND: Thailand moves strongly to enforce e-cigarette ban - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

The Thai government has recently toughened its stance on vapers and e-cigarette-related products. Two months earlier, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had ordered an intensified crackdown on e-cigarettes. Since the launch of this campaign, sales and the number of e-cigarette users have fallen by more than 80 percent. Despite this significant decline, authorities are keen to go even further. Thai government tightens crackdown on e-cigarettes…Thailand · Thailand Read Article

Success: CEDAW Calls to Protect Women’s Rights by Strengthening Tobacco Policies - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

Recently, momentum has been growing around the human rights field understanding the extreme harm caused by tobacco companies. This is made particularly evident by an important win in a technical policy paper – a win that is directly related to advocacy efforts from ASH and our partners in the tobacco control community. Human rights principles […]Luxembourg · Luxembourg Read Article

PHILLIPINES: Group files complaint vs tobacco firm for Steve Aoki concert sponsorship - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

Public health groups on Tuesday filed a complaint against Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) over its sponsorship of a Steve Aoki concert. The complaint was lodged at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV) as it cites possible violations of […]Health · Taguig Read Article

USA: FDA tobacco official is removed from post in latest blow to health agency’s leadership - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

BY: MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s chief tobacco regulator was removed from his post Tuesday, part of sweeping cuts to the federal health workforce that have cleared out many of the nation’s top experts overseeing food, drugs, vaccines and products containing nicotine. The agency’s tobacco director, Brian King, notified his staff in an email: […]Washington DC · Washington Read Article

NIGERIA: Increase Tobacco Control Fund for public health protection, NGOs urge FG - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

BY: Priscilla Osaje, Edited by Deji Abdulwahab Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in order to protect public health. The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) […]Health · Abuja Read Article

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Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn't

Tobacco Bill vulnerable to industry influence, say critics - Juta MedicalBrief

Ghana: No Tobacco Day - MP urges ban on flavoured tobacco products - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

BANGLADESH: Anti-tobacco campaigners demand tobacco price hike, amending tax structure - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

INDIA: Report on Skill Development Training: Alternative Livelihoods for Women Rolling Beedis - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

USA: New Analysis Shows No Clear Evidence That Heated Tobacco Products Are a Better Alternative to Cigarettes or That They Help Smokers Quit - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

THAILLAND: Thailand moves strongly to enforce e-cigarette ban - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

Success: CEDAW Calls to Protect Women’s Rights by Strengthening Tobacco Policies - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

PHILLIPINES: Group files complaint vs tobacco firm for Steve Aoki concert sponsorship - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

USA: FDA tobacco official is removed from post in latest blow to health agency’s leadership - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

NIGERIA: Increase Tobacco Control Fund for public health protection, NGOs urge FG - African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)

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