- In September, China’s exports of e-cigarettes to the UK were approximately US$115 million, an increase of 11.79% from the previous month and an increase of 6.71% year-on-year. The export volume was approximately 2,883 tons, an increase of 10.30% from the previous month and an increase of 36.47% year-on-year. The export unit price was US$39.9/kg, a month-on-month increase of 1.35% and a year-on-year decrease of 21.80%.
- The FDA stated that it has completed the draft decision to “ban menthol cigarettes and fruit-flavored cigars” and will submit it to theBudget Managemen of White House Officefor review.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni approved the draft budget bill for 2024. Starting from 2025, the price of e cigarette soldwill increase by 1% per year.
- The US state of Georgia has allowed local pharmacies to sell medicinal marijuana, and patients with prescriptions will be able to purchase low-dose cannabis products at local pharmacies.
- Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said the government would consider the possibility of banning the use of e-cigarettes in schools.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission report pointed out that Bank of Montreal, Canada’s fourth largest bank, purchased 1.51 million shares of Philip Morris International, worth approximately US$148 million.