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Tobacco giants resist harsh public admissions about smoking
Never underestimate the staying power of big tobacco.
Feb 21, 2015
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Tobacco companies criticize federal judge
Tobacco companies on Wednesday accused a federal judge of forcing them to inaccurately describe themselves as unscrupulous villains who continue to deceive the public.
Jan 7, 2015
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Is the government stalling on plain cigarette packaging?
We are still waiting to hear whether the UK government will rule in that all tobacco products should be placed in standardised packaging.
Dec 18, 2014
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Philip Morris challenges new European tobacco laws
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International said Friday it would contest new rules on tobacco sales at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
Jun 27, 2014
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S. Korea state insurer sues three tobacco makers
South Korea's state health insurer said Monday it had filed a lawsuit against three domestic and foreign tobacco makers, seeking damages of 53.7 billion won ($51.6 million) for payouts over smoking-related illnesses.
Apr 14, 2014
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Study finds 'serious flaws' in EU report on illicit tobacco
(Medical Xpress)—Public health experts from our Department for Health will claim at an event in the European Parliament today (Wednesday 22 January) that there is growing evidence that the tobacco industry is still involved ...
Jan 22, 2014
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EU lawmakers to push ahead with anti-tobacco plans (Update)
European lawmakers on Tuesday were set to tighten rules governing the multibillion-dollar tobacco market by imposing bigger and bolder warnings on cigarette packs, banning most flavorings like menthol and strengthening regulation ...
Oct 8, 2013
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WHO chief accuses tobacco giant of 'sabotaging' EU health bill
The World Health Organisation chief on Wednesday accused tobacco giant Philip Morris of seeking to "sabotage" a proposed EU measure to clamp down on tobacco industry marketing aimed at women and youngsters.
Sep 11, 2013
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Philip Morris wins small victory in Thailand
Tobacco giant Philip Morris has won a temporary victory in its fight to keep larger health warnings off cigarettes for sale in Thailand.
Aug 27, 2013
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Tobacco giant welcomes Thai court cigarette warning order
Tobacco giant Philip Morris on Monday praised a Thai court decision to suspend government plans that would have forced cigarette companies to slap bigger graphic warnings on packets.
Aug 26, 2013
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