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Industry Group Reports Early Success With Better-For-You Cigarettes

Scientists from the research-and-development branch of British American Tobacco (BAT), which oversees more than 200 smoking brands, for example, have created prototypes of cigarettes that reduce exposure to some — but not all — toxicants in smoke. The res
TIME Magazine
added Mar 27, 2013 05:59
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BAT testing modified risk cigarettes

British American Tobacco (BAT) is testing three modified risk cigarette prototypes on volunteers to develop technology that could be incorporated into existing products, the Financial Times reported.
Tobacco Journal International
added Mar 26, 2013 14:50
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Reducing smokers' exposure to cigarette smoke toxicants -- our first clinical study results

We have shown in our first clinical study of our novel prototype cigarettes that it is possible to reduce smokers' exposure to certain smoke toxicants. ... We have spent several decades researching the nature of tobacco smoke, identifying key toxicants
EurekAlert
added Mar 25, 2013 20:58
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British American Tobacco - Our research

Our current research focuses both on developing potentially less harmful tobacco products – whether combustible (such as cigarettes) or smokeless – and the science required to assess them.
British American Tobacco (BAT)
added Mar 25, 2013 20:44
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[Europe] DEVLIN: Growth in electronic cigarette use a 'real opportunity'

Special report: These life-saving products should be as widely available as possible, with the correct regulations robustly enforced, so that as many smokers as possible make the switch and reduce the harm caused by smoking, writes the president of ECITA
PublicServiceEurope.com (uk)
added Mar 25, 2013 16:53
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona Joins NJOY Electronic Cigarettes’ Board of Directors

Dr. Carmona will provide strategic counsel to the company on public health and regulatory issues and spearhead NJOY’s research on the harm reduction potential of electronic cigarettes. “Dr. Carmona is an important addition to NJOY’s Board and we are
Business Wire
added Mar 25, 2013 09:33
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Kids Across America ‘Kick Butts’ Today

This year on Kick Butts Day, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is highlighting the tobacco industry’s products and marketing practices that entice kids to use tobacco. According to the Federal Trade Commission, tobacco companies spend $8.5 billion a yea
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Mar 25, 2013 09:13
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[UK] BAT tests 'less harmful' cigarettes ($$)

Financial Times (uk)
added Mar 24, 2013 23:25
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TORRES: Cigarette butt littering adversely affects environment

Manufacturers need to create new products that are healthy for the environment. One company is doing just that. According to their website, Reynolds American Inc., the nation’s second largest cigarette maker, is developing a biodegradable cigarette. The
Golden Gate Xpress (UCSF)
added Mar 24, 2013 19:32
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Comment Now! Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice; Establishment of a Public Docket

establishing a public docket to obtain input on recommendations for regulations on good manufacturing practice for tobacco products that were submitted to FDA by a group of 13 tobacco companies (tobacco companies' recommendations). FDA is establishing thi
Regulations.gov
added Mar 20, 2013 00:34
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