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CHART OF THE DAY: E-Cigarettes Are A Small, But Rapidly Growing Problem For Big Tobacco

The tobacco industry has a big problem: people are smoking less. Morgan Stanley’s David Adelman sees at least eight reasons why this is happening. From his latest note to clients:
Business Insider
added Apr 27, 2013 12:17
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[New Zealand] E-cigarettes wishful thinking for giving up smokes, says US critic

rather than helping people to quit ordinary cigarettes, they may keep them hooked on a daily dose of tobacco smoke. Professor Stanton Glantz, of the University of California at San Francisco, will speak in New Zealand next week at seminars organised by r
New Zealand Herald
added Apr 8, 2013 10:50
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[North Carolina] E-cigs shifting from ‘fad’ to ‘here to stay’

The mainstreaming of electronic cigarettes to consumers is picking up speed, with Lorillard Inc. reported $61 million in sales for fiscal 2012 and capturing 30 percent of the market share, even though it has been in the category less than a year.
Winston-Salem (NC) Journal
added Feb 21, 2013 11:53
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Smoking out tobacco: The rise of the e-cig

But there are concerns that these battery-driven alternatives, officially called electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), may pose health hazards we are not even aware of yet -- just like cigarettes before their ill-effects became clear. "The safety
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added Feb 11, 2013 10:43
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[Korea - South] 'Gangnam Style' cigarettes to debut in Canada

a newly established cigarette company is piggy-backing on the song's popularity to sell their products. "One of our new arrivals will have the name of 'Gangnam,' riding on the huge popularity of Psy's 'Gangnam Style,'" said Kang Cheol-jung, the 54-year
GlobalPost
added Jan 30, 2013 16:06
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[Europe] Tobacco - Revision of the Tobacco Products Directive

The revision addresses the following main issues: * how to regulate products which do not contain tobacco, but which are closely linked to smoking or tobacco consumption, for example electronic- and herbal cigarettes, * labelling and packaging of tobac
European Commission on Health & Consumer Protection (be)
added Dec 20, 2012 11:41
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Credit Card Issuers Scrutinizing Internet Sales of Cigars

one or more of the major credit card issuers are scrutinizing transactions in which their cards are used for remote sales of cigars and other tobacco products. In 2005, the major credit card companies entered into an agreement regarding remote sales of c
Tobacco Law blog— Troutman Sanders LLP
added Dec 10, 2012 03:24
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Are Electronic Cigarettes A Safe Alternative For Smokers?

In reality, limited conclusions can be drawn from the preliminary findings of the small study presented in this article. However, data from this study does add to growing evidence of the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. Well-established methods that can
Forbes
added Oct 31, 2012 19:50
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E-cigarettes: No smoke, but fiery debate

"Many people use them as a bridge product" to avoid smoke-free laws — and as a result, they delay or avoid quitting, says David Abrams, executive director of the Shroeder Institute, operated by the anti-tobacco group Legacy. He co-authored a study in the
USA Today
added Aug 19, 2012 03:44
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Beyond Cigarettes: Federal Regulation of Other Tobacco Products

Date: Tue, 05/21/2013 ... This webinar will discuss the potential for FDA regulation and what public health professionals and advocates can do to press the FDA to exercise its authority over all tobacco products to protect public health.
Public Health Law Center (William Mitchell College of Law)
added May 15, 2013 17:33
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