Big-bellied beer swillers chomp down potato chips and lumps of deep-fried chicken in a smoky pub while throwing darts and roaring at a big screen showing a football match. Meanwhile, at the wine bar next door, svelte sippers make small talk while moving bits of salad around a plate and gingerly plucking morsels off a … Read more
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A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80 per cent of them live in low to middle income … Read more
Nearly 450 7-Eleven stores across North America are closing for underperforming, according to the company. Seven & I Holdings, 7-Eleven’s Japan-based parent company, announced in an earnings report Thursday that 444 7-Eleven stores are closing because of a dip in sales, particularly cigarette sales, as well as decreased traffic and inflation. A list of which … Read more
Flavoured nicotine pouches are now only available for purchase in Canada from a pharmacist — but some former smokers say the new national regulations also make it harder for adults to reach a product that was helping them quit cigarettes. “I think the government should be doing whatever they can to limit youth from getting … Read more
Starting next week, the federal government will impose new restrictions on nicotine pouches to make it illegal to sell them anywhere but from behind a pharmacy counter. Beginning August 28, the pouches, which go by the brand name Zonnic, will be completely banned from convenience store and gas station shelves. Berry Frost and Tropic Breeze flavours … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration authorized four of Altria’s menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the country on Friday, making them the first ever flavored vapes the agency has permitted on the market. The decision shows vape makers can provide evidence satisfying the FDA that the benefits their products offer in terms of helping smokers quit … Read more
Manoj Bajpayee recently reminisced about his days with Shah Rukh Khan when they were both members of Barry John’s theatre group in Delhi. During this period, they were striving to make a mark as actors and faced financial challenges. In an interview with Galatta India, Manoj mentioned the camaraderie among members of a theatre group … Read more
Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban disposable vapes, due to concerns over a rapid increase in use amongst children. The prime minister is also expected to crack down on marketing laws, restricting vape flavours and limiting coloured packaging intended to appeal to children. The Scotland and Wales governments will also prohibit single-use vapes. The … Read more
The UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was to announce Monday. ALSO READ: Driver attempts to smuggle R13million worth of cigarettes during load shedding vaping “As any parent or teacher knows, one of the most worrying trends at the moment … Read more
Photo: AFP The Sultanate of Oman has announced the banning of electronic cigarettes , hookahs and their accessories to safeguard public health. Sulayem bin Ali Al-Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority, recently issued Ministerial Decision No. 756/2023, effectively banning the circulation of these items in the country. The decision has imposed an administrative fine … Read more
