Costello has been accused, and with good evidence, particularly by RNZ through Official Information Act requests, that she has been lobbied by Philip Morris International, but she says she hasnt been, that the 50 percent tax cut has been implemented to support the smokefree goals and help smokers switch to a safer alternative
In Singapore, officials have sounded the alarm over vape products containing the anesthetic etomidate, which a 2024 study described as "an ultrashort-acting non-barbiturate sedative." Similarly, in the U.K., parents and public officials have expressed dismay over the rise of vape products containing synthetic cannabinoids known as "spice," which have been known to cause serious health problems and severe withdrawal symptoms
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In 2025, 10 states enacted new or increased tobacco and nicotine product excise taxes, which was higher than in recent years