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Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts

Australia aims to reduce rates of daily smoking to 5% or less by 2030. By 2023, we got down to 8.3%.

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Six-figure fines, jail time and new powers for health authorities will be introduced as a state cracks down on illegal tobacco and vapes.

AAP · Sep 16, 2025

Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact – here are 5 ways to improve them

Large pictorial warning labels on smoked tobacco products typically feature confronting images of the harmful health outcomes of smoking. Pictures of diseased lungs, gangrene and mouth decay aim to elicit strong emotional responses that reduce the appeal and acceptability of smoking, particularly among young people.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader faces court

The man police say is leading an illicit tobacco syndicate, dodging $36 million in commonwealth taxes, has faced court for a brief hearing.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Tourists warned of new strict smoking laws set to be introduced in Spain

The ban would also apply to vapes or e-cigarettes

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Spanish government moves to ban smoking on bar terraces

Tobacco law would also prohibit minors from using vapes and stop sale of single-use electronic cigarettes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

FDA To Expedite Nicotine Pouch Reviews In Pilot Program Under Trump Pressure: Report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly set to launch a pilot program to fast-track the review of nicotine pouches from four major tobacco companies amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

Anti-tobacco groups hail France's decision to ban nicotine pouches in 2026

Denounced for their toxicity and addictive nature, particularly for children and adolescents, nicotine sachets, balls and gum will be banned in France from March 2026, a "victory" for anti-tobacco associations.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2025

ZYN: A New ETF Trading On Smoke, Strategy

Defiance ETFs launched a new leveraged fund on Thursday, designed to be used by investors seeking to increase their exposure to one of the largest tobacco firms in the world. The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PM ETF (NASDAQ:ZYN) has been designed to provide twice the daily performance of Philip…

Benzinga · Sep 5, 2025

Forget vapes: Nicotine pouch startup Sesh raises $40 million from 8VC, Post Malone, and Diplo to take on Zyn

Founder Max Cunningham is hoping to reshape U.S. nicotine consumption through his venture-backed startup.

Fortune · Sep 4, 2025