tobacco

Alcohol4 weeks 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...
Cigarettes2 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...
Tobacco2 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...
Cigarettes2 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...
Cancer4 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...
Cigarettes6 months ago

Does #COVID-19 represent a mortal threat to the tobacco sector?

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has spelled bad news on the whole for smokers and the industry which supplies them. The most recent developments include the debunking of...
Cigarettes6 months ago

Does #COVID-19 represent a mortal threat to the #tobacco sector?

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has spelled bad news on the whole for smokers and the industry which supplies them. The most recent developments include the debunking of...

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