Category Archives: Cigarette News
Australia Bans Cigarette Logos & Colors, Prompts Suit By Philip Morris Asia
Australia’s Parliament passed legislation on November 21, 2011, in which all tobacco products sold in Australia will have to be in the same standard dark brown packaging with matte finish beginning on December 1, 2012. Tobacco giant Philip Morris International has threatened to sue Australia to prevent the country from implementing the plain packaging legislation. In a BBC report, Philip … Continue reading
Cigarette ad placement in Great Kills is troubling
A row of eye-level advertisements for an unhealthy, addictive product has some people who’ve spotted them wondering why they’re there. Advertisements for six brands of cigarettes are displayed directly across from the Amboy Road entrance and exit of the Francis School in Great Kills, which also houses the recently relocated Staten Island Montessori School. The signs are posted along a … Continue reading
New ultra slim filter for RYO consumers
Filtrona Filter Products has launched a new ultra slim filter to meet the needs of roll-your-own consumers using extra slim papers. In a press note, Filtrona said the new Micro Slim RYO filter, with a diameter of 4.7 mm and a circumference of 14.7 mm, was the smallest RYO filter yet. It was 66 per cent smaller than king size … Continue reading
Teenagers trading in cigarettes for flavored cigars
The number of Maryland teenagers who smoke cigarettes dropped significantly in the past decade, but state health officials say new statistics show that more young people are now getting hooked on candy-flavored cigars instead. In response, the state announced Thursday that it is launching a marketing campaign aimed at curbing the problem and trying to prevent the unraveling of years … Continue reading
Moscow marks No-Smoking Day
As part of international anti-smoking campaign, Moscow authorities wage war against ashtrays in restaurants and send superheroes to give lectures on tobacco’s killing effects. Eager to take part in No-Smoking Day celebrations, 27 restaurants in Moscow have strictly banned smoking on their premises, removing ashtrays from the tables and cigarettes from the menu. While the ban on smoking in public … Continue reading
Rihanna Under Fire Over Smoking Video
Pop star Rihanna has been criticised by anti-smoking campaigners for lighting up a cigarette in her latest music video. The Umbrella star recently filmed the promo for her single We Found Love in Ireland and she is seen smoking in the footage. She has also released a series of publicity shots for her new album, Talk That That, and the … Continue reading
Tobacco companies to battle on New Zealand ground
The biggest tobacco supplier in New Zealand is vowing to fight the Government if they introduce controversial plain cigarette packages. 3 News has obtained documents revealing the dull-green packs may be introduced here next year, and already the battle lines are being drawn. The Australian government has this week become the first country in the world to pass a law … Continue reading
Australia passes plain-packaging cigarette law
Australia is to become the first country to enforce the plain packaging of cigarettes but tobacco companies have vowed to fight the new legislation in court. From December next year, all cigarettes will be sold in olive green packs, which research has shown is least appealing to smokers. Under the new laws, approved by the upper house of parliament, no … Continue reading
Russia to ban hookah smoking in public
The bill, submitted by lawmakers from St. Petersburg, stipulates a fine of up to 1,500 rubles ($50) for individuals and up to 30,000 rubles for officials who smoke hookahs in public places. Smoking hookahs is becoming increasingly popular among the youth in Europe and the US. Hookahs, also known as shishas, are considered safer as smoke is filtered through water … Continue reading
Johnny Depp Has Private Smoking Plane
Johnny Depp flies on private planes so he can smoke. The ‘Rum Diary’ star prefers to travel in his own personal aircraft so he can indulge his habit and he also hates using public airlines because he becomes “novelty boy” who other passengers want to stare at. He said: “On a private plane you can smoke. It makes it an … Continue reading
