The Dutch government is losing an estimated €2.6 billion in tax revenue as smokers increasingly purchase their cigarettes and rolling tobacco abroad, according to new research from WSPM commissioned by the tobacco industry association VSK. This trend follows a significant tax hike in 2024, which increased taxes by 24% on cigarettes and 45% on rolling tobacco.
Read moreThe Mexican Senate has overwhelmingly approved a major reform to the General Law for Tobacco Control, aiming to significantly reduce public exposure to tobacco and its promotion. The initiative, passed with 97 votes in favor, introduces a comprehensive ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, sponsorship, and promotion.
Read moreMultinational cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has strongly criticized South Africa’s proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, arguing it is “critically flawed” and will only harm the compliant market while failing to address the country’s rampant illicit trade.
Read moreThe Spanish non-governmental organization Nofumadores.org is denouncing what it calls the “incoherent and shameful” policy of allowing smoking and vaping on the Cíes Islands, a major tourist destination in Galicia and a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. The NGO is demanding that the regional government (the Xunta) prohibit smoking and vaping throughout the entire national park, including its beaches, forests, and camping areas.
Read moreIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemkomdigi) has announced it is prepared to block content related to tobacco and vape advertising on social media, acting on official complaints from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes). This move aims to protect children from exposure to the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
Read moreAs New South Wales (NSW) prepares to implement some of the nation’s toughest laws against the illicit tobacco trade, a broader debate is intensifying over whether Australia’s high tobacco taxes are inadvertently fueling a dangerous black market. The illicit trade has been linked to gang violence, robberies, and arson attacks, prompting a significant legislative and enforcement response.
Read moreThe Malaysian government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, which has not been raised since September 2014, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, stated that the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform.
Read moreThe government of Punjab, Pakistan, has banned smoking and vaping in all parks and gardens across the province, declaring them “no-smoking zones” to provide a healthier environment for citizens. According to a new notification, the sale and use of all cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products are now completely prohibited within these public spaces.
Read moreThe average price for a pack of filtered cigarettes in Kyrgyzstan has climbed significantly, driven by new government policies aimed at controlling tobacco product costs. This price hike is part of a broader strategy that includes setting minimum prices for cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco items.
Read moreThe Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced a significant increase in the floor prices for cigarettes, heated tobacco, and various vaporized nicotine products. The new minimum retail prices, released on July 18th, are set to take effect 15 days after publication. This move is designed to ensure that excise and value-added taxes are properly accounted for, based on updated estimates of reasonable production costs.
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