Illicit Cigarette Use in EU Hits Decade High

A 2024 KPMG report commissioned by Philip Morris Products SA highlights that nearly 10% of cigarettes consumed in the European Union in the past year were sourced illegally. This alarming statistic raises concerns about the impact of the illicit tobacco trade on public health and regulatory efforts. For those interested in the consequences of such activities and the broader implications for the tobacco industry, this report provides a compelling starting point for further exploration. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Tobacco Asia magazine Tobacco Industry magazine reporting on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, RYO, bidis, kretek, cigarillos, chewing tobacco, tobacco equipment, tobacco machinery, tobacco packaging