Tobacco Industry News Monitoring

Bill would ban flavored tobacco, local shops say they’re not addressing the problem

NewsWatch 12's Rocky Walker looks at how the bill could impact local smoke shops in the Rogue Valley. MEDFORD, Ore. -- Senate Bill 702 recently was heard by the Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. The bill would ban the sale of …

Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco loses license until December after repeat violations

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco is barred from selling tobacco products until the end of the year.  The Pittsfield Board of Health unanimously voted to suspend the Tyler Street store's tobacco license until Dec. 11 following repeat violations …

IPL 2025: Why govt wants to keep alcohol and tobacco cos away from the mega stage of brand exposure

New Delhi: In a recent directive aimed at improving public health, the Health Ministry has instructed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Indian Premier League (IPL) organisers to take action against the promotion of alcohol and tobacco …

The American Lung Association gave Ohio a ‘F’ grade for its tobacco cessation programming

The American Lung Association gave Ohio a ‘F’ grade for its tobacco cessation programming By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom Posted on: Monday, March 10, 2025 < < Back to CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Tobacco use is the leading cause of …

Health ministry writes to IPL chief seeking ban on tobacco, alcohol ads during matches

The Union Health Ministry has written to Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairperson Arun Singh Dhumal, urging a strict ban on advertisements related to tobacco and alcohol, including surrogate promotions, during the telecast of the matches under the …

Odisha govt collected Rs 6,595 cr of tax from tobacco, pan masala over 11 yrs: CM tells assembly

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has collected Rs 6,595.55 crore of tax from the sale of tobacco products and pan masala over a period of 11 years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the assembly Monday. In response to a question by BJP legislator …

Keep tobacco, alcohol ads out of IPL: Health Ministry

In a letter to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal (in picture) Director General of Health Services Atul Goel said cricket players, who are role models to the youth of India, should not be directly or indirectly connected to any form of tobacco or alcohol advertising …

Health Ministry directs IPL to ban tobacco and alcohol ads

New Delhi: The Health Ministry has directed the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate ads, during the upcoming season starting March 22. The Director General of Health Services, Atul Goel, has written to …

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22. IMAGE: Cricketers have a moral obligation to promote public …

Manipur: Training Programme On Tobacco Control Held In Kakching

A one-day training-cum-orientation programme on the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) and the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, was held today at the Conference Hall of Kakching Municipal Council. The event was organized by …

Foreign Funding Influences Questioned In Regional Tobacco Harm Reduction Policies

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today called for greater transparency in global tobacco control governance, citing evidence of external influence in domestic policymaking across Asia-Pacific. The organisation has …

£45k worth of illegal tobacco, vapes and cigarettes seized in raid

Police have seized nearly 20kg of illegal tobacco and around 40,000 illegal cigarettes from a shop, with the goods believed to be helping fund organised crime. The stash, which also included boxes of illegal vape products at the store in Upper Stone Street …

DELON HUMAN | At 20, WHO’s tobacco treaty is failing those who need it most

The average EU smoking rate remains five times higher than Sweden's, with most member states far behind their smoke-free targets. Nations such as India and Mexico have banned safer alternatives entirely, forcing citizens to either continue smoking or …

Saskatchewan awarded $700M in national tobacco settlement

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 10, 2025 3:20 pm 1 min read Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former …

Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation cracks down on tobacco sales near schools

HDMC health officials have enforced the COTPA Act in Hubballi, issuing notices to 38 vendors selling tobacco near schools. Vendors must cease operations within seven days or face penalties. The initiative aims to protect students and create tobacco-free …

Kentucky bill to propose stricter regulations on tobacco and vape sales

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Senate Bill 100 is expected to emerge from the House Committee this week, proposing new regulations for businesses selling tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. The legislation aims to introduce a licensing requirement …

Bill to ban flavored tobacco discussed in Oregon legislature

Govt asks IPL to ban tobacco, alcohol advertising

Truckload of stolen tobacco, masala worth Rs 35L recovered

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

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

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. …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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- …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …