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R.J. Reynolds Told to Pay Vermont $8.3 Million Over Brand

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. was ordered to pay Vermont $8.3 million by a state-court judge who ruled that the company violated consumer-protection laws by stating that its Eclipse cigarette brand reduced health risks.
Bloomberg News
added Jun 5, 2013 11:15
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RJ Reynolds ordered to pay Vermont $8 million in penalties and to stop deceptive advertising

In a lawsuit brought by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, a Vermont Superior Court judge has ordered RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company to pay the State of Vermont $8.3 million in penalties for violating Vermont’s consumer protection laws. Judge Dennis Pea
Vermont Business Magazine
added Jun 5, 2013 10:43
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[California, Minnesota] Governor Dayton signs bill to prevent more than 47700 kids from smoking

Members of the Raise it for Health coalition, a group of Minnesota's leading health and nonprofit organizations, joined Governor Mark Dayton today at a ceremonial signing of the bill that increases Minnesota's cigarette tax. Minnesota Commissioner of Heal
PR Newswire
added Jun 5, 2013 10:28
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Oregon Will Forbid Smoking When Kids are in the Car

Gov. John Kitzhaber will sign Senate Bill 444, which expands the state’s smoke-free zones to include private automobiles that carry children. Police will only be able to cite motorists who allegedly violate another traffic law.
The Lund Report
added Jun 5, 2013 10:05
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[UK] Youngsters fail to get message on smoking health threat

Efforts to persuade youngsters to accept the dangers of smoking appear to be failing, after new figures revealed that 45 under-age children start smoking somewhere in the West Country every single day. More than 16,000 young people aged between 11 and 1
This is Somerset (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 09:03
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[UK] 90% of South West homes are smoke-free

NEW figures have revealed almost 90% of homes in the South West are smoke-free. The latest figures, published as part of the Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign, show 87% of homes in the region are smoke free – up from 78% just two years ago.
This is the West (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 09:01
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Establishment of a Public Docket: Possible Role of Independent Third Parties in Industry-Sponsored Tobacco Product Research

a public docket for interested parties to submit to FDA comments on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recommendation regarding third-party governance of industry-sponsored tobacco product research.
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:57
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Tobacco Products, User Fees, Requirements for the Submission of Data Needed to Calculate User Fees for Domestic Manufacturers and Importers of Tobacco Products

this proposed rule that would require domestic tobacco product manufacturers and importers to submit information needed to calculate the amount of user fees assessed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). The United States Departme
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:55
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Tobacco Product Analysis; Scientific Workshop; Request for Comments

announcing a scientific workshop to obtain input on the chemical analysis of tobacco products. The analyses of tobacco products include developing test methods and evaluating method performance to ensure the results of the analyses are reliable and accura
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:53
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OPEN DOCKETS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: NAME: Tobacco Product Analysis Scientific Workshop ACTION: Notice of public workshop; request for comments

NAME: Requirements for the Submission of Data Needed to Calculate User Fees for Manufacturers and Importers of Tobacco Products; Proposed Rule ... NAME: Possible Role of Independent Third Parties in Industry-Sponsored Tobacco Product Research; Establishm
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
added Jun 5, 2013 08:43
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