Warnings Aim to Increase Public Awareness : Mandated by Congress in 2009, the graphic warnings are supported by scientific evidence showing they are more effective than text-only warnings in educating the public about the health risks of smoking
Lobbying RAS actively engages with government bodies, policymakers, and regulatory authorities to push for stronger enforcement and legislative solutions to tackle the illicit trade of alcohol, tobacco, solid fuel, and other products
Pregnancy and quitting tobacco If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, quitting smoking or vaping will help your baby: Grow, your baby may be smaller due to the decreased oxygen Reduce the chances of premature delivery Have a smaller chance of dying because of SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome) Have a lower chance of being miscarried or stillborn Lessen the chances that smoking will cause lifelong learning problems Cigarettes increase carbon monoxide in the fetus, which then causes decreased oxygen to the growing baby
Cigarette smuggling at Swiss airports increased by nearly 28% in 2024, with the majority of the illicit products coming from Turkey, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo, with most apparently intended to be sold in France