Cigarettes
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
Drama in the tobacco market: Winston, Camel and LD switch companies, Globrands plunged by 46%
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Juul disregarded evidence it's e-cigarettes were getting teens hooked
“If you think Marlboros are bad because they’re addictive, then this is like a Marlboro on steroids.”
Electronic cigarettes – blessing or curse?
While e-cigarettes have been said to be less harmful than their regular counterparts, the remaining effects say otherwise. Sometimes they even lead back to the use of regular cigarettes as well
Man caught smuggling 450,000 cigarettes at Tel Aviv airport
His plan seems to have gone up in smoke
Iran: 1 billion euros intended for essential imports 'disappeared'
In the letter, Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian chief of staff, demanded an explanation about what had happened to the imports promised by those who had received the currency.
Iran spends government money on cigarettes, uses over 2 tons of drugs daily
The subsidized exchange rate was meant to be spent on importing essential medical supplies, according to the deputy health minister.
‘Philip Morris wants to help a billion people stop smoking’
“I agree that young people should not have access to this product, but it’s extremely important that adults do,” explained Olczak.
FDA investigating possible connection between e-cigarettes and seizures
The FDA called on those who have experienced adverse effects from e-cigarettes to report the episode to the agency.
High Court deals another setback to smoking, tobacco industries
Additional restrictions will kick in in June and in January 2020.
Survey: Most smokers who want to quit are not successful
In September Israel prohibited smoking in public places, the country also recently introduced regulations on e-cigarettes.
JUUL e-cigarette company files petition to High Court objecting ban
JUUL Israel accused the Ministry of Health of “selective enforcement of hidden agendas."