Page 3 - Cigarettes
Ban on sale of e-cigarettes implies prohibition on usage also, says govt
The country banned the sale of e-cigarettes as it fears they could lead to increased nicotine addiction
 "Ban on sale of e-cigarettes implies prohibition on usage also, says govt")
From cigarette butts to straws, govt considers ban on 12 plastic products
In what could be a relief to beverage firms, only bottles of less than 200 ml will be barred from use, according to the proposal
 "From cigarette butts to straws, govt considers ban on 12 plastic products")
Health ministry re-initiates process of amending Cigarettes Act
The aim is to make it more effective and more inclined to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
E-cigarettes on verge of being banned: Is end of choice the start of safe?
Electronic nicotine delivery system products may be banned across the country. Is this move warranted?
 "E-cigarettes on verge of being banned: Is end of choice the start of safe?")
Vapers inhale lesser toxins than smokers of traditional cigarettes: Study
For smokers trying to quit, it might be beneficial to use e-cigarettes as a transition
Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs 6.33 cr seized in Hyderabad, says DRI
The DRI release put the value of the cigarettes at Rs 6.33 crore
 "Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs 6.33 cr seized in Hyderabad, says DRI")
Fatal toll of cheap cigarettes
Increases in average price between 2004 and 2014, which generally followed increases in tobacco taxes, were associated with 9,208 fewer infant deaths
 "Fatal toll of cheap cigarettes")
Will costlier cigarette make smokers kick butt? Price of $1 more may: Study
When cigarette prices increase $1, smokers show 35% reduction in average number they smoked per day
 "Will costlier cigarette make smokers kick butt? Price of $1 more may: Study")
US FDA targets cigarettes to broaden fight against addiction
The move shocked Washington and Wall Street, sending tobacco stocks reeling
 "US FDA targets cigarettes to broaden fight against addiction")
Think twice before you smoke in public places in Delhi!
More than 700 people have been issued challans for smoking in public places
 "Think twice before you smoke in public places in Delhi!")
P C Jha: Do not single out cigarettes
Uniform taxes on tobacco products will both curb their consumption in India and widen the tax base
Rs 7 cr worth smuggled foreign cigarettes seized
Cigarettes were systematically arranged in the cartons and did not contain the mandatory pictorial warning
 "Rs 7 cr worth smuggled foreign cigarettes seized")
E-cigarettes, a 'roadblock' to youth smoking
Inaccurate perceptions of e-cigarettes could result in persistent use of combustible tobacco though vaping is 95% less harmful
 "E-cigarettes, a 'roadblock' to youth smoking")
Smugglers cash in on foreign cigarettes as gold loses shine
Cigarette smuggling is up 25 per cent; gold see a dip of 70 per cent
 "Smugglers cash in on foreign cigarettes as gold loses shine")
After larger graphical health warnings, tobacco body raises concerns over plain packaging
Says introduction of plain packaging will lead to a surge in smuggling of international brands into the country
 "After larger graphical health warnings, tobacco body raises concerns over plain packaging")
Cigarette prices of certain brands soar as companies halt production
The 20s pack of premium King size brands like Gold Flake and Classic have already shot up from Rs 246 to Rs 260-270
 "Cigarette prices of certain brands soar as companies halt production")
Tobacco Institute refutes study on low taxes
Counters recently revealed study, calling it outdated; blames extremely high tax rates for providing profitable arbitrage opportunity for tax evasion in India
 "Tobacco Institute refutes study on low taxes")
