Cigarettes

US FDA Grants First Market Authorisation Of Nicotine Pouches To Zyn

The US Food and Drug Administration authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn products, marking the first such move by the regulator for the fast-growing nicotine...

US Regulators Propose Capping Nicotine In Cigarettes At Non-Addictive Levels

US regulators are proposing to cap the amount of nicotine in cigarettes at non-addictive levels, in a potential world-first that could curb smoking and hit...

Philip Morris Raises Annual Profit Forecast On Strong Demand For Nicotine Pouches

Philip Morris International raised its annual profit forecast after beating third-quarter estimates, betting on higher prices and resilient demand for its...

Stop & Shop Ceases Sales Of Cigarettes, Tobacco Products

US retailer Stop & Shop has ceased the sales of all cigarettes and tobacco products across its network of 360 stores as of 31 August.

Health Advocates Target Philip Morris' US Launch Of Heated Tobacco

Health campaigners have written to US regulators accusing Philip Morris International of misrepresenting past regulatory decisions, seeking to disrupt the...

Japan Tobacco Reports 12.8% Rise In First Quarter Revenues

Cigarette maker Japan Tobacco has reported a 12.8% rise in first-quarter revenues at its cigarette business.

Philip Morris Results Beat Estimates On Demand For Heated Tobacco Sticks

Philip Morris International surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and...

US Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Delayed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavoured cigarettes in the United States faced another setback, according to anti-tobacco...