New Zealand’s Government Moving Forward With Generational Tobacco Ban Repeal
New Zealand’s new government confirmed plans to scrap the landmark law.
France to Ban Smoking at Public Parks & Beaches, Eyes Plain Packaging for All Tobacco Products
France’s Minister of Health has also called for a minimum price for a pack of cigarettes and a ban on single-use vaping products.
New Zealand’s Government Scrapping Generational Tobacco Ban (Update)
The new government of New Zealand says it will repeal the law before March 2024.
Report: Pressure Builds to Exempt Cigars from Proposed U.K. Generational Smoking Ban
The Sun says that a dozen senior MPs are pressuring the Department of Health to exempt cigars from the proposed law.
United Kingdom to Vote on Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2008
The proposal, which was studied by Boris Johnson’s government in 2022, will now be voted on in Parliament.
Hong Kong Considering Generational Tobacco Ban, Higher Taxes, Plain Packaging & More
Hong Kong’s Health Bureau is surveying residents on potential new tobacco regulations encompassing everything from increased tobacco taxes to nicotine limits to a generational tobacco ban.
Oman Approves Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
The new requirements will apply to cigars.
European Commission Asks for Comments Regarding Upcoming Tobacco Rules
The comments will be used to revise the EU’s Framework for Tobacco Control, changes that are expected to happen next year.
Hong Kong Increases Tobacco Taxes by 31 Percent
Now the question is whether this will mean the prices of Cuban cigars will increase around the world due to Habanos S.A.’s “global pricing standard” that was introduced in 2022. Last year, the Cuban cigar monopoly said it wanted to create uniform pricing around the world, with the price of a cigar in Hong Kong designated as the standard price.
Singapore Increases Taxes on Cigars, Tobacco Products by 15 Percent
All tobacco tax rates in Singapore are increasing by 15 percent. The new tax rate for cigars will be SGD 42.7 per gram.
PCA Kicks Off Campaign in Canada
The PCA has launched a campaign in support of cigar consumers and retailers in Canada.