Novelty from Reynolds American
In conditions when countries worldwide do adopt stricter smoking regulations, Big Tobacco tries to invent new products to make them safier in order to not lose its clients. Reynolds American made an More »
France Adopts Stricker Anti-Tobacco Laws
France, where not only famous worldwide Gauloises cigarettes brand was created but the word ”cigarettes” itself, now wants to introduce strictest anti-smoking laws in the world. Brand names along with bright colors More »
China is Largest Cigarettes Consumer in the World
Euromonitor International, the Global market research company, released this week its latest report on the tobacco industry worldwide. Tobacco industry is world’s most valuable rapidly moving consumer goods industry. Totalling globally US$800 More »
Alberta To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
In spite of anti-smoking policy that these days is into effect in Alberta that was introduced to protect young people from negative effects of smoking, tobacco use is still the leading cause More »
Over 57,000 Ontario Young People Use Flavoured Tobacco Products
A recent study conducted in Canada showed that over 57,000 young people from Ontario used flavoured tobacco products in 2010-2011. This data made coalition of major Ontario health agencies call for a More »
Fremont City Considering Smoking Ban in Multi-Unit Residences
Suzanne Chan is a Council member in Fremont City located in the US state of California. She proposed to restrict tobacco use in multi-unit residences which have not been built yet. Suzanne said that restricting smoking inside apartments and common
Cigarettes in Australia to Cost $40 Per Pack by 2020
The Ballarat and Grampians in Australia will be affected more than other regions by the initiative to raise the price of cigarettes up to $40 per pack by 2020. In case the change will come into action, smokers will be
Are Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Less Addictive?
Are cigarettes with lower amount of nicotine less addictive? Twenty years ago health experts came with this idea. However, with time the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via numerous studies showed that this is a wrong affirmation. In 2009, the
Fewer Smokers Joined Stoptober 2015
In England has ended Stoptober, greatest quit smoking initiative in the country, and now they do examine the results of it. Thus data shows that this year nearly 215,000 smokers joined Stoptober, which encourages people to not smoke for 28
Woman in England Fined for Throwing a Cigarette Butt
In England a car passenger was subjected to pay a £642 fine for throwing a cigarette butt out of window in a car. The talk is about Emma Greensmith, of Ponesfield Drive, Lichfield, who was seen throwing a cigarette butt
Denmark: Smoking Rates Among Youth on Rise
According to the latest data presented by the Danish State Institute of Public Health (SIPH), almost 46% upper-secondary students in the country use cigarettes either on the daily basis or from time to time. Data shows that over past two
Albany Considering Smoking Ban in Hotel Rooms
Albany, the capital city of New York state, is considering a statewide smoking ban in hotel rooms. The bill was introduced last month by Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski and it is expanding the existing Clean Indoor Air Act so that it
Coconino County Fair 2015 Goes Tobacco-Free
The 66th Coconino County Fair, that takes place on September 4 – 7 in Arizona, is smoke-free for the first time in its history. Previously, when the Fair took place, Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation department was creating a special zone. Books on books.smokersnews.net
Beijing Mobilizes Volunteers to Enforce Smoking Ban
As you know, on June 1 in Beijing came into effect a new smoking ban and in order to ensure its enforcement there will be mobilized almost ten thousand volunteers. CRI’s Wang Wei says that besides this. the city officials
Western Montana Fair 2015 to be Smoke-Free
Western Montana Fair starts on August 11 and would last till August 16. Officials told it would be smoke-free. Residents welcome the idea and even consider that it should be completely smoke-free in future. Some want Missoula County Fairgrounds smoke-free
