Keywords: Tobacco
Morocco is set to introduce significant changes in 2026 that will directly affect everyday consumer goods, following the implementation of new customs measures linked to the Finance Law 2026. While the reforms include price increases for certain products, they also provide relief for households through......
Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......
Starting on November 1, the Maldives has officially become the first country in the world to implement a generational ban on smoking, prohibiting anyone born after January 1, 2007, from buying, using, or selling tobacco products. The new law, announced by the Ministry of Health, aims to promote a tobacco-free......
Cigarette filters, long promoted as a tool to reduce harm, actually increase health risks and contribute significantly to global pollution, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Addiction. Researchers say that filters encourage smokers to inhale more deeply and for longer periods,......
Morocco is facing growing concern over its high smoking rates, as new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals more than 3.5 million adult smokers in 2024, including around 160,000 women. The findings, published in the WHO report Global trends in tobacco use prevalence 2000-2024, show that......
In Marseille, customs authorities have intensified their efforts to combat tobacco trafficking, a phenomenon that has taken root in France’s second-largest city. According to official figures, more than 10 tons of illicit tobacco were seized in 2024, highlighting the scale of the underground market. Experts......
France will ban nicotine pouches, capsules, and gums starting in March 2026, in what health associations have described as a major step forward in the fight against tobacco and nicotine addiction. The measure, published in the Official Gazette, follows earlier restrictions, including the ban on disposable......
In Morocco, cigarette prices have once again surged as of April 1, 2025. This increase predominantly affects local brands, particularly those produced by the Société marocaine des tabacs (SMT). The price hike ranges from 1 to 3 dirhams, depending on the brand. For instance, the cost of......
Australia is grappling with a surge in violent attacks targeting tobacconists, with criminal gangs vying for control of the burgeoning illegal tobacco market. Over the past 18 months, approximately 200 tobacconist shops—predominantly in Victoria but increasingly in other parts of the country—have......
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