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November 19, 2025 by rnz.co.nz

New Zealand received the 'Dirty Ashtray' award at a tobacco control meeting, criticized for reversing reforms, high vaping rates among youth, and industry interference. Once a leader, NZ now faces international shame and fell to 53rd on the Tobacco Industry Interference Index. Experts warn that repealing tobacco control measures could hinder smoking prevalence reduction.

November 19, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

New Zealand, known for low smoking rates and high cigarette taxes, received the "dirty ashtray" award from the GATC for ineffective tobacco control policies, despite just 6.8% smoking prevalence. Mexico was recognized positively for anti-tobacco industry stands. New Zealand's adoption of harm reduction, like vaping, has reduced youth vaping rates and smoking prevalence. The country's success in decreasing smoking challenges the WHO's stance against harm reduction. The GATC's criticism of New Zealand's tobacco control contrasts with the country's significant progress in reducing smoking rates. Globally, New Zealand and Sweden stand out for successful harm reduction strategies in tobacco control.

November 05, 2025 by australianpharmacist.com.au

Although it was somewhat kept under wraps, nicotine inhalators – produced by companies such as Pfizer and Kenvue – have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best alternative? Deepali Gupta, an advanced cardiac pharmacist at Queensland Health and co-chair of the Statewide Smoking Cessation Working Group, first heard rumours in mid-2024 that nicotine inhalators would be discontinued. ‘It started with some reports from overseas,’ she said. ‘The reason for the discontinuation was that the resin needed to make the mouthpieces can no longer be sourced.’ This development impacts a significant group of patients with mental health conditions, many of whom have higher smoking rates and currently rely on inhalators as part of their nicotine replacement therapy.

November 05, 2025 by australianpharmacist.com.au

Although it was somewhat kept under wraps, nicotine inhalators – produced by companies such as Pfizer and Kenvue – have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best alternative? Deepali Gupta, an advanced cardiac pharmacist at Queensland Health and co-chair of the Statewide Smoking Cessation Working Group, first heard rumours in mid-2024 that nicotine inhalators would be discontinued. ‘It started with some reports from overseas,’ she said. ‘The reason for the discontinuation was that the resin needed to make the mouthpieces can no longer be sourced.’ This development impacts a significant group of patients with mental health conditions, many of whom have higher smoking rates and currently rely on inhalators as part of their nicotine replacement therapy.

November 05, 2025 by australianpharmacist.com.au

Although it was somewhat kept under wraps, nicotine inhalators – produced by companies such as Pfizer and Kenvue – have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best alternative? Deepali Gupta, an advanced cardiac pharmacist at Queensland Health and co-chair of the Statewide Smoking Cessation Working Group, first heard rumours in mid-2024 that nicotine inhalators would be discontinued. ‘It started with some reports from overseas,’ she said. ‘The reason for the discontinuation was that the resin needed to make the mouthpieces can no longer be sourced.’ This development impacts a significant group of patients with mental health conditions, many of whom have higher smoking rates and currently rely on inhalators as part of their nicotine replacement therapy.

November 05, 2025 by australianpharmacist.com.au

Although it was somewhat kept under wraps, nicotine inhalators – produced by companies such as Pfizer and Kenvue – have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best alternative? Deepali Gupta, an advanced cardiac pharmacist at Queensland Health and co-chair of the Statewide Smoking Cessation Working Group, first heard rumours in mid-2024 that nicotine inhalators would be discontinued. ‘It started with some reports from overseas,’ she said. ‘The reason for the discontinuation was that the resin needed to make the mouthpieces can no longer be sourced.’ This development impacts a significant group of patients with mental health conditions, many of whom have higher smoking rates and currently rely on inhalators as part of their nicotine replacement therapy.

November 05, 2025 by australianpharmacist.com.au

Although it was somewhat kept under wraps, nicotine inhalators – produced by companies such as Pfizer and Kenvue – have been discontinued. Are Pharmacist Only vapes the next best alternative? Deepali Gupta, an advanced cardiac pharmacist at Queensland Health and co-chair of the Statewide Smoking Cessation Working Group, first heard rumours in mid-2024 that nicotine inhalators would be discontinued. ‘It started with some reports from overseas,’ she said. ‘The reason for the discontinuation was that the resin needed to make the mouthpieces can no longer be sourced.’ This development impacts a significant group of patients with mental health conditions, many of whom have higher smoking rates and currently rely on inhalators as part of their nicotine replacement therapy.

October 22, 2025 by miragenews.com

The ACT Government will increase enforcement against illegal smoking products through the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2025. This bill aims to combat illicit tobacco and e-cigarettes by granting authorities new inspection and penalty powers. The reforms also enhance seizure provisions and officer safety measures. This initiative follows the alignment of vaping laws with federal regulations. Additionally, the government plans to provide substantial funding for smoking and vaping cessation support services. These measures signal a strong stance against illicit tobacco trading, emphasizing collaboration with other jurisdictions.

October 20, 2025 by spiked-online.com

Illicit tobacco trade fuels gang violence in Australia due to high taxes and restrictions. The black market thrives, leading to fire-bombings and criminal activity. Illegal tobacco funds organized crime, human trafficking, and terrorism. The UK risks facing similar issues with rising tobacco duty and planned bans. Prohibition exacerbates the problem by empowering criminal networks and harming local businesses. New Zealand abandoned a smoking ban to prevent black market escalation, focusing instead on education and reduced-risk products, resulting in a significant decrease in smoking rates among young teenagers by 2024. It's crucial for governments to address illicit tobacco trade effectively to prevent violence and criminal activities.

October 15, 2025 by abc.net.au

Internal tobacco industry data suggest that illicit tobacco now accounts for 64% of all tobacco and 82% of total nicotine consumed in Australia. As of September, the black market is estimated to be worth nearly $10 billion. This surge in illegal tobacco use has caused federal tobacco excise revenue to plummet—from over $16 billion in 2020 to $7.4 billion in 2025—with further declines expected. In addition, the federal tobacco excise increased by another 5% last month, on top of regular indexation.