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Published on Jul 31, 2025

Govt empowers officers to seize untaxed cigarettes

In a major crackdown on illegal tobacco trade, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given new powers to provincial and federal officers to seize cigarette products without valid tax stamps. According to the latest Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO 1279 of …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Illegal vapes still easily accessible despite HSE enforcement

IRELAND’S HEALTH SERVICE is clamping down on illegal vapes by inspecting retailers and importers selling them to consumers. But is this strategy working and is there enough enforcement being taken? Yesterday, The Journal Investigates revealed that over 3, …

Source: The Journal - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Stroud shop caught selling illegal vapes and tobacco closed for two months

A Stroud shop caught selling illegal vapes and tobacco has been closed for two months. The Green Shop has been forced to shut following an investigation by police and Trading Standards into the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes. The shop, on the High …

Source: Gloucestershire Live - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2025

South Shields shop shut down after selling illegal vapes to children for as little as £5

A shop has been shut down after repeatedly selling illegal tobacco products and vapes, including to children. South Tyneside Council secured a three-month closure order for Adam Express, on Highfield Road, South Shields. The store had begun trading in …

Source: Chronicle Live - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Illegal smokes spark shop closures

Among the most shocking discoveries was at Adam’s Smoke Shop, located on the A5 High Street in Edgware, where officers found a hidden hydraulic lift built beneath the floorboards. Barnet Council has shuttered three retail outlets after uncovering a massive …

Source: London Daily Digital - Pending
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Assam Rifles Seized Illegal Cigarettes Worth ₹59.80 Lakh In Mizoram

Assam Rifles seized 46 cases of illegal ORIS cigarettes valued at ₹59.80 lakh during an operation at Venglai in Champhai district. The seized items were later handed over to the Legal Metrology Department, Champhai, for further legal proceedings.

Source: Northeast Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Wolverhampton shop could lose licence over 'gin sting' and 'illegal vapes'

A shop could lose its licence after being caught with illegal vapes and cigarettes and selling alcohol without permission. Bobbies News and Off Licence in Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, will face a review hearing by City of Wolverhampton Council after it …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Connecticut suspends New Haven vape shop's e-cig dealer registration for illegal marijuana sales

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection suspended the electronic cigarette dealer registration for Vape R Us Inc. on Whalley Avenue in New Haven. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A vape shop on Whalley Avenue in New Haven has had its electronic cigarette …

Source: WTIC-TV - Connecticut - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 30, 2025

FDA looking to make vapes less addictive as agency head claims 85% of those sold are ‘illegal’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Cigarette butts the biggest cause of litter in Laois

Cigarettes remain the biggest cause of litter on Laois streets, followed closely by packaging. Laois County Council has released its draft litter plan detailing what it aims to do for the next three years to tackle the dirty old environmental issue. …

Source: Leinster Express - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Researchers say MPs should focus on reducing e-cigarette use and stopping uptake

“Although this study doesn’t examine vaping as a gateway or catalyst to cigarette smoking, there is a substantial amount of research that does come to that conclusion. For teenagers, it does appear that vaping leads to cigarette smoking.” It has been …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Govt deploys Frontier Constabulary at tobacco processing units in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to tackle smuggling

The government has deployed personnel from the Frontier Constabulary (FC) at Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) units in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to combat the illegal cigarette trade. This move has been welcomed as a “long-overdue but courageous step” by Muhammad Ameen …

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Juul e-cigarettes to remain on Illinois shelves following FDA ruling

Juul has officially been approved by the FDA to sell menthol and tobacco e-cigarettes. Juul joins three other FDA approved brands. Efforts are being made across the U.S. and in Illinois to cut down on the illegal sale of flavored vape products. Previously …

Source: Lincoln Courier - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Dubai’s e-cigarette laws: What visitors and residents should know to avoid fines

E-cigarettes are legal in Dubai, but using them in the wrong place can lead to heavy fines/ Representative Image TL;DR E-cigarettes (vapes) are legal to own and use in Dubai, but only in certain places. You can’t use them indoors or in most public …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Crackdown on illegal cigarette trade begins with FC deployment at GLT units: FTT chairman

The government’s decision to station 144 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel at Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) units in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been hailed as a long-overdue but bold move by Muhammad Ameen, Chairman of Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT), who warned …

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Thousands of packets of cigarettes wash ashore on Noord-Holland beaches

Dutch customs officials are investigating the discovery of thousands of waterlogged cigarette packs that washed up along the Noord-Holland coast between Wijk aan Zee and Camperduin, NH reports. A total of 23,000 cigarettes—mainly L&M brand—have been …

Source: NL Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

SPAK seizes €9.3M assets over tobacco smuggling

Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors have seized 21 assets worth more than €9.3 million in a major crackdown on cigarette smuggling linked to an organized crime group. The Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) said the assets — including luxury villas, …

Source: Gazeta Tema - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Chemical commonly sold in vapes now illegal in Ireland

Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), commonly sold as e-cigarettes or vapes, is now illegal to sell and possess in Ireland, the Government has confirmed. This means that the import, export, production, possession, sale and supply of products containing HHC is now …

Source: Dublin Live - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Owners of Vuse vaping devices say new tax on e-cigarettes would help tackle €220m illegal market

THE OWNERS OF Vuse vaping devices have backed plans by the Irish Government to introduce a new tax on e-cigarettes. BAT Ireland, which distributes and sells Vuse, has said that the illegal vape market will “continue to thrive” unless the excise tax on …

Source: The Journal - Center-left

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Busch Unveils the World’s Largest Dry and Air-Cooled Screw Vacuum Pump: COBRA NC 2500 C

Busch Vacuum Solutions announces the market launch of the air-cooled version of the COBRA NC 2500 C dry screw vacuum pump. MAULBURG, GERMANY, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Developed and manufactured by Busch in Switzerland, this innovative vacuum …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

VI Marketing and Branding Wins Five Heartland Emmy Awards for Tourism and Public Health Campaigns

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VI Marketing and Branding (VI) has earned five Heartland Emmy® Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), recognizing the agency’s exceptional …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 04:39 GMT

Study finds biomarkers, drug targets, risk factors for most common form of lung cancer

By analyzing tens of thousands of genes, proteins, and protein modifications in hundreds of lung tumors, an international research team has uncovered new factors linked to poor outcomes in lung adenocarcinoma in both smokers and people who have never …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 00:56 GMT

Governor Stein Announces Nearly $11 Million for Great Trails State Program Projects in the Piedmont

NORTH CAROLINA, July 31 - Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

Plant Genomics Market to Hit $17.16B by 2032, Driven by CRISPR Advances & Sustainable Farming Demand |DataM Intelligence

Gene editing, single-cell omics, and expanded sequencing power the next wave of breakthroughs in plant genomics and sustainable farming. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Plant Genomics Market reached USD 9.41 …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 22:12 GMT

FDA Requires Major Changes to Opioid Pain Medication Labeling to Emphasize Risks

FDA News Release Labeling change will affect all opioid pain medications and support more informed decision-making For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring safety labeling changes to all opioid pain …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

FDA Requires Major Changes to Opioid Pain Medication Labeling to Emphasize Risks

FDA News Release Labeling change will affect all opioid pain medications and support more informed decision-making For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring safety labeling changes to all opioid pain …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Chronic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Market Sees is Predicted to Surge During the Forecast Period (...

New York, USA, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chronic Pain Associated with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Market Sees is Predicted to Surge During the Forecast Period (2025–2034) with New Treatment Innovations and Expanding Research Spending | DelveInsight …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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