Stay on top of the tobacco industry. Get weekly highlights straight to your inbox. Become a Free member today: Tobacco Insider - Free Membership --- Germany: Cigarette Market To plug a growing budget deficit, Germany is launching a steep tobacco tax hike that will see retail cigarette prices climb to...
Australia: Nicotine Pouches
July 2026: New Australia Regulations Ban Personal Importation of Nicotine Pouches The Australian Government has established new regulations to restrict access to nicotine pouches, citing concerns over public health and the growing appeal of these products to younger demographics. Under the new rules, which take effect on July 24, 2026,...
Australia: Cigarette Market
July 2026: Australian Smoking and Vaping Rates Decline to Historic Lows, AIHW Survey Shows Smoking and vaping rates in Australia have either declined or stabilised, according to the 2025 National Drug Strategy Household Survey released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The data indicates that daily smoking...