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[China, UK, Georgia] A discussion of the tobacco industry’s exploitation of “smoke-free” Olympic Games

internal documents released as a result of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (.pdf). While excluded from the venue itself, the industry extended its far-reaching tentacles into the immediate areas adjacent to and surrounding the Olympic Ring. T
Stanford Law & Policy Review
added Aug 6, 2012 18:02
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Philip Morris hits at UK over plain packs ($$)

A report commissioned by the maker of Marlboro and Benson & Hedges – seen by the Financial Times – said the DoH’s cornerstone study on plain packaging, failed to provide evidence that it would reduce smoking rates and relied on studies that were “not reli
Financial Times (uk)
added Jun 10, 2012 15:30
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[UK] Plain cigarette packet plan dropped because of legal threat

Lawyers for cig giants Philip Morris – makers of Marlboro – claimed the move was illegal under both UK and EU law
The Mirror (uk)
added May 13, 2013 04:19
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[UK] JTI rolls out addition to Amber Leaf roll-up line-up

Amber Leaf Blonde uses a paler coloured cigarette blend, which the company believes will attract existing cigarette smokers who are trading down into roll your own (RYO) from ready-rolled cigarettes.
The Grocer (uk)
added Nov 4, 2012 14:03
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[Canada, UK, USA] Smoke and mirrors: The tobacco industry pursuit of the cancer-free cigarette

“We’ve got consumers getting sick because they use our products.” It’s a statement that previous BAT executives wouldn’t have dreamed of making. Incredibly, tobacco companies in North America were still denying the link between smoking, addiction and di
Ottawa (Ont) Citizen (ca)
added Oct 8, 2012 14:29
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[Algeria, UK] How cigarette smuggling fuels Africa's Islamist violence

Contrabrand tobacco is a $1bn trade in north Africa, run by extremists including Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who masterminded the attack on the Algerian gas plant. The trade is highly profitable – and very low risk
The Guardian (uk)
added Jan 26, 2013 23:55
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Tobacco firms warn of flood of illegal cigarettes into UK

Japan Tobacco International, the owner of UK-based Gallaher, conducted a secret shopping trip around north-west London that revealed a huge range of counterfeit cigarettes and rolling tobacco being sold for around half the retail price. These include we
The Independent (uk)
added Nov 18, 2012 19:54
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[UK] Camel cigarettes granted summer makeover

JTI has introduced a new limited edition pack design for its premium cigarette brand, Camel.
Convenience Store (uk)
added May 24, 2012 10:17
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[Europe, France, Germany, UK] BAT Smokes Out E-Cigarette Rivals

British American Tobacco (BAT) is preparing to launch its biggest assault to date on the electronic cigarette market as it attempts to bolster sales of tobacco substitute products. Sky News understands that the world's second-biggest tobacco company by
Sky News (uk)
added May 24, 2013 18:28
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[Europe, UK] Up in a puff of smoke? EU plan threatens e-cigarettes

Anti-smoking campaigners have reacted with dismay at the prospect of electronic cigarettes, the devices that help smokers avoid the lethal effects of tobacco, being banned under a proposed change to European Union law. A review of the EU Tobacco Product
The Independent (uk)
added Apr 1, 2013 09:44
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