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"Herbal" Cigarettes May Be More Toxic Than You Think, New Study Explains How
Scientists have found that herbal cigarettes may release harmful substances at levels similar to, or even higher than, conventional tobacco cigarettes.
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Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
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'Engineered For Addiction': WHO Slams Soaring Nicotine Pouch Sales
The report highlighted well-documented health risks associated with nicotine use, including for cardiovascular risk and mental health.
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Born After 2008? You May Never Legally Smoke In The UK With New Tobacco Law
Under a new law, anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will never be allowed to legally buy cigarettes.
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France Updates Smokeless Tobacco Policy: What It Means For India
France's health agency finds smokeless tobacco far less harmful than cigarettes. Could India adopt harm reduction policies to cut tobacco deaths?
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Junk Foods Are Like Cigarettes And Need Tougher Rules, Study Warns
A new study warns that ultra-processed foods share key traits with cigarettes and calls for stronger regulation to address their growing public health risks.
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Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today As New Excise Duty Kicks In
According to the new rules, the excise duty will now range from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 non-standard or uniquely designed cigarettes.
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Cigarettes, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 As New Excise Duty Kicks In
From February 1, the government is bringing a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products and pan masala, aiming to tighten regulation and keep tax levels high on these so-called sin goods'.
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India's Largest Cigarette Maker ITC Plunges 10% After Tobacco Tax Hike
Shares of ITC Ltd. plunged the most in nearly six years after a higher levy on tobacco products by the government fueled concerns about its impact on Indias largest cigarette maker.
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Cigarette, Beedi, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 With New Tax, Cess
The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco products, and a new cess on pan masala.
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Bills In Lok Sabha Seek Levies On Tobacco, Pan Masala After GST Phaseout
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill provides for a new central excise duty on tobacco products like cigarette, chewing tobacco, cigars, hookahs, zarda, and scented tobacco.
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GST On Bidis Drops To 18% But Cigarettes And Gutkha Rises To 40%. Here's Why
While prices of cigarettes and other tobacco products, such as Gutkha, are set to rise after the GST reforms announced yesterday, the humble bidi will see a marginal drop in prices
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"Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" Nirmala Sitharaman On 40% GST Question
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and electronic appliances.
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Cigarettes, Cold Drinks, Big Cars And Bikes: 40% GST For Sin, Super Luxury Items
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.
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Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
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"Herbal" Cigarettes May Be More Toxic Than You Think, New Study Explains How
Scientists have found that herbal cigarettes may release harmful substances at levels similar to, or even higher than, conventional tobacco cigarettes.
-
Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
-
'Engineered For Addiction': WHO Slams Soaring Nicotine Pouch Sales
The report highlighted well-documented health risks associated with nicotine use, including for cardiovascular risk and mental health.
-
Born After 2008? You May Never Legally Smoke In The UK With New Tobacco Law
Under a new law, anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, will never be allowed to legally buy cigarettes.
-
France Updates Smokeless Tobacco Policy: What It Means For India
France's health agency finds smokeless tobacco far less harmful than cigarettes. Could India adopt harm reduction policies to cut tobacco deaths?
-
Junk Foods Are Like Cigarettes And Need Tougher Rules, Study Warns
A new study warns that ultra-processed foods share key traits with cigarettes and calls for stronger regulation to address their growing public health risks.
-
Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today As New Excise Duty Kicks In
According to the new rules, the excise duty will now range from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 non-standard or uniquely designed cigarettes.
-
Cigarettes, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 As New Excise Duty Kicks In
From February 1, the government is bringing a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products and pan masala, aiming to tighten regulation and keep tax levels high on these so-called sin goods'.
-
India's Largest Cigarette Maker ITC Plunges 10% After Tobacco Tax Hike
Shares of ITC Ltd. plunged the most in nearly six years after a higher levy on tobacco products by the government fueled concerns about its impact on Indias largest cigarette maker.
-
Cigarette, Beedi, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 With New Tax, Cess
The government on Wednesday notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco products, and a new cess on pan masala.
-
Bills In Lok Sabha Seek Levies On Tobacco, Pan Masala After GST Phaseout
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill provides for a new central excise duty on tobacco products like cigarette, chewing tobacco, cigars, hookahs, zarda, and scented tobacco.
-
GST On Bidis Drops To 18% But Cigarettes And Gutkha Rises To 40%. Here's Why
While prices of cigarettes and other tobacco products, such as Gutkha, are set to rise after the GST reforms announced yesterday, the humble bidi will see a marginal drop in prices
-
"Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?" Nirmala Sitharaman On 40% GST Question
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and electronic appliances.
-
Cigarettes, Cold Drinks, Big Cars And Bikes: 40% GST For Sin, Super Luxury Items
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, cut the current four slabs down to two - scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs.
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Tobacco, Liquor, Fancy Cars: What Will Cost More As Centre Plans GST Revision
Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.
