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FDA Authorizes Four More Flavored Nicotine Pouches as Heart and Lung Groups Object

FDA authorized four flavored on! nicotine pouches. See the agency's reasoning, the youth use data, and what heart and lung groups are objecting to.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Hungry for cash: where will the EU find the money?

The EU's next long-term budget needs to be organised ahead of critical elections in several member states next year – and at the centre of the debate is the question of where the bloc should get fresh money. Euronews provides an overview of which proposals might fly.

Euronews · Aug 6

Trump’s FDA just approved new nicotine pouches. Experts warn the move ignores ‘decades of evidence’

Nicotine pouches don’t have tobacco – but the products do come with other health risks, the CDC and others stress

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Canada new laws and rules in August 2026: Major changes to banking, cosmetics and colleges could affect students, shoppers and newcomers

Canada introduces ten significant federal laws and rule changes starting August 2026. Student grants remain higher, while private college eligibility faces restrictions. A new registry for foreign influence begins, and military sexual offenses move to civilian courts. Real-time payment rules are established, and cosmetic labels will list more fragrance allergens.…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Indian cigarette makers ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST Industries see revenue and profit decline after tax hike

Leading Indian cigarette firms reported revenue and profit declines in the recent quarter. This downturn followed significant government tax increases on tobacco products. ITC, Godfrey Phillips India, and VST Industries experienced reduced sales volumes. Companies adjusted pricing strategies to mitigate the impact of the new tax regime. The revised tax…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

From tobacco to Tesla, how the subvertising has held up a mirror to some of the biggest brands

Anti-advertising can have an impact, and brands need to be aware of it.

Creative Bloq · Aug 2

Medicare Is Dropping Two Alcohol and Tobacco Measures from Its Quality Program for Psychiatric Hospitals

CMS finalized removal of two substance use measures from inpatient psychiatric quality reporting, changing what these facilities are measured on.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Illicit tobacco: Successful raids are not enough to put an end to this criminal trade

Successful raids make the headlines. However, they also highlight just how much illegal tobacco can still be seized. Giovanni Kessler, former Director-General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), is therefore calling for far-reaching measures in an opinion piece for Euronews.

Euronews · Jul 30

More than 33 million illicit cigarettes seized from UK shops in major crackdown

The haul is part of Operation CeCe, a joint initiative between National Trading Standards and HM Revenue and Customs

The Independent UK · Jul 28

20% of Indian teens at moderate to high risk of alcohol, tobacco use; Guwahati tops list, Nagpur safest: Study

New research reveals varied adolescent substance use risk across Indian cities. Guwahati and Deoghar show higher risk, while Nagpur and Puducherry appear safer. Increased screen time and permissive attitudes correlate with greater risk for teens. Girls exhibited a higher likelihood of riskier substance use categories than boys. Localized interventions are…

The Economic Times · Jul 28