tobacco

Cigarettes2 months ago

World No Tobacco Day 2021:

“Tobacco use is the single largest avoidable health risk. It is the leading cause of preventable cancer, with 27% of all cancers attributed to tobacco. With...
EU4 months ago

Member states urged to do more to enforce new tobacco legislation

Some member states are failing to implement an EU law which bans flavours being added to tobacco products, it has been claimed, writes Martin Banks. It...
Alcohol6 months ago

Commission publishes public consultation on the taxation of cross-border alcohol and tobacco purchases in the EU

The Commission has launched a public consultation on the taxation of cross-border alcohol and tobacco purchases in the EU. Under current rules, excise duty on alcohol...
Cigarettes7 months ago

Illicit tobacco trade: Nearly 370 million cigarettes seized in 2020

International operations involving the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) led to the seizure of nearly 370 million illegal cigarettes in 2020. The majority of the cigarettes were...
Tobacco7 months ago

The revision of the Tobacco Products Directive: A chance to deal a body blow to Big Tobacco in 2021?

In a study published on 6 January, scientists from King’s College London have finally put to rest the myth that smokers enjoy a degree of protection...
Cigarettes7 months ago

Tobacco Excise Directive consultation: 83% of submissions warning about higher taxes on vaping

The World Vapers’ Alliance strongly urges policymakers to stay away from equating smoking tobacco and vaping, especially when it comes to taxation. This comes off the...
Cancer9 months ago

Lifestyle choices and beating cancer

On 21 October, the Kangaroo Group organized an online debate on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides’ flagship initiative. The webinar, chaired by Michael...

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