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Lighting up the powerful global smoking lobby
A global network spearheaded by the tobacco industry has given “issues management organizations” the resources to stifle public health efforts in tobacco control.  According to a case study compiled from archived tobacco industry documents, the International Committee on Smoking Issues (later referred to as INFOTAB) was formed in 1977 by seven tobacco companies to protect the companies’ financial interests and maintain a tobacco-friendly environment worldwide.  Click here to read the article, or click here to see the related journal article. 

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Reports

Philip Morris' Indian subsidiary violates Tobacco Control Act
Tobacco advertisements were banned from stores in India as of January 2006, but a subsidiary of Philip Morris has been boldly violating this law.  No formal action has been taken against Philip Morris, but Dr. Shekhar Salkar states in a letter to the Indian Subsidiary of Philip Morris demanding an apology for the violation, "This advertisement is, at the onset, reckless contempt of the law." Click here for the full story. 

Fuisz announces formation of Fuisz Tobacco; Company to commercialize film-based smokeless tobacco products
A new tobacco company called Fuisz Tobacco will promote an innovative smokeless tobacco product that dissolves on the tongue, eliminating the need for discarding the product after use.  Consumer testing showed that smokers strongly prefer this type of smokeless tobacco to the traditional variety which is chewed and removed from the mouth after use.  Also, with the product’s thin film technology, less tobacco is needed to satisfy the user.  Citing recent public health studies, one of the company’s founders, Richard Fuisz, M.D., believes that smokeless tobacco products such as this one may help smokers transition to healthier lifestyles.  Click here for the press release. 

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