PCA Kicks Off Campaign in Canada
The PCA has launched a campaign in support of cigar consumers and retailers in Canada.
The Netherlands Moving Towards Plain Packaging for Cigars
The European Cigar Manufacturers Association warns that the Netherlands is headed towards plain packaging for cigars.
New Zealand Passes Legislation Banning Tobacco Sales to Those Born After 2008
The country now has some of the strictest tobacco sales policies in the world.
Hong Kong Considering Banning Tobacco to Anyone Born After 2008
New Zealand passed a similar approach last year. Hong Kong is expected to unveil a formal proposal in early 2023.
Report: U.S. Considering Ban on Nicaraguan Imports
As relations deteriorate between the two countries, there is speculation that a ban on imports is being considered.
Report: Mexico Plans to Ban Smoking in Most Public Areas, New Tobacco Advertising Restrictions
Mexico is set to get very restrictive smoking and tobacco advertising laws. The move is the latest in a series of anti-tobacco initiatives from the Mexican government.
Denmark Considering Banning Tobacco Sales to Anyone Born After 2010; U.K. Considers Tobacco 25
Denmark’s minister of health says the country might ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 2010. Similarly, the head of a review of the U.K.’s tobacco policy says he could recommend increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 25-years-old.
New Zealand Legislators to Debate Complete Ban on Tobacco Sales
After the New Zealand Ministry of Health published a discussion document called “Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan” in mid-April, it has unveiled its proposal to effectively ban…
New Zealand Proposes Banning Tobacco Sales to Future Generations
New Zealand is considering a variety of measures to greatly reduce the number of smokers in the country including one idea that would ban tobacco…
Belgium Banning Tobacco Advertising in 2021
Belgium has banned certain forms of tobacco advertising next year. The country has already banned tobacco advertising in many public areas, but it is still…
Singapore Plain Packaging Goes Into Effect July 2020
All tobacco products sold in Singapore will be required to be sold in plain packaging effective July 1, 2020. The country has set the deadline…