Star Scientific
A tobacco company with a big difference - this one admits everything and wants to change for the better. The first company to remove cancer-causing nitrosamines from its products. It is bound to embarrass its bigger and slower dinosaur competitors.
Research and links
Tobacco industry monitoring and other links
Anti-tobacco campaigns
Tobacco Companies
Tobacco Industry Litigation links
Tobacco-related organisations
Pro-Tobacco sites and links
Tobacco scam - how the tobacco industry uses the restaurant trade to fight smoke-free restaurants
Excellent site revealing the politics of smoking in restaurants and how the tobacco industry uses the trade to fight smoking restrictions
Excellent site revealing the politics of smoking in restaurants and how the tobacco industry uses the trade to fight smoking restrictions
Tobacco Control Legal Consortium
The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium is a US national network supporting tobacco control policy change by giving advocates better access to legal expertise. It publishes Legal Update which gives readers the key developments on legal cases affecting the tobacco control community.
The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium is a US national network supporting tobacco control policy change by giving advocates better access to legal expertise. It publishes Legal Update which gives readers the key developments on legal cases affecting the tobacco control community.
Philip Morris
The new Philip Morris site including its own 'Health Issues' pages.
The new Philip Morris site including its own 'Health Issues' pages.
Tobacco wars - a history of conflict over tobacco
Informative 1995 lecture by Philip Hilts of how and why tobacco became so controversial. US perspective.
Informative 1995 lecture by Philip Hilts of how and why tobacco became so controversial. US perspective.
Japan Tobacco International
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a Japanese tobacco company. JTI bought British Gallaher in 2006.
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a Japanese tobacco company. JTI bought British Gallaher in 2006.
Pioneer Press tobacco section (US)
Great news coverage of all the tobacco litigation in the United States.
Great news coverage of all the tobacco litigation in the United States.
Imperial Tobacco
Makers of Embassy, Lambert and Butler, John Players.
Makers of Embassy, Lambert and Butler, John Players.
The Tobacco Manufacturers Association
The UK TMA is a trade association which aims to show that the tobacco industry is an important and responsible part of the economy. Doesn't have too much to say about addiction, illness and death.
The UK TMA is a trade association which aims to show that the tobacco industry is an important and responsible part of the economy. Doesn't have too much to say about addiction, illness and death.
AIR - Atmosphere Improves Results
Tobacco industry initiative with advice to pubs and restaurants showing that smoke-free areas make financial sense. But emphasis is on expensive ventilation and making pub-owners spend to clean the air rather than ban smoking
Tobacco industry initiative with advice to pubs and restaurants showing that smoke-free areas make financial sense. But emphasis is on expensive ventilation and making pub-owners spend to clean the air rather than ban smoking
Article on the PR Industry
A feature story in the Tucson Weekly on the PR industry and ties to smoking. By John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton November 22 - November 29, 1995.
A feature story in the Tucson Weekly on the PR industry and ties to smoking. By John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton November 22 - November 29, 1995.
OECD: Guidelines for Multinational Companies
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: Outlines the guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: Outlines the guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
FOREST (UK)
Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco (FOREST). This group claims to campaign on behalf of smokers but are funded almost entirely by the tobacco industry. They have consistently opposed measures designed to help the 70% of smokers who say they want to quit. Relying heavily on tobacco industry funded research and questionable celebrity endorsement, they have achieved few recent lobbying successes.
Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco (FOREST). This group claims to campaign on behalf of smokers but are funded almost entirely by the tobacco industry. They have consistently opposed measures designed to help the 70% of smokers who say they want to quit. Relying heavily on tobacco industry funded research and questionable celebrity endorsement, they have achieved few recent lobbying successes.
Alan Landers - Winston Man
Alan Landers is the former "Winston Man", now a spokesperson for the World Health Organization.
Alan Landers is the former "Winston Man", now a spokesperson for the World Health Organization.
Gallaher
Makers of Benson and Hedges and Silk Cut. Largest UK domestic tobacco manufacturer. Dull site offering the annual report and accounts, plus self-important statements from executives.
Makers of Benson and Hedges and Silk Cut. Largest UK domestic tobacco manufacturer. Dull site offering the annual report and accounts, plus self-important statements from executives.
The Tobacco Reporter
Interesting pro-tobacco trade journal.
Interesting pro-tobacco trade journal.
The Insider - Jeffrey Wigand
The man who inspired the film "The Insider". Jeffrey Wigand (played by Russell Crowe) was an employee of Brown and Williamson (BAT's American subsidiary). He became one of the biggest tobacco whistleblowers in history. This is his site.
The man who inspired the film "The Insider". Jeffrey Wigand (played by Russell Crowe) was an employee of Brown and Williamson (BAT's American subsidiary). He became one of the biggest tobacco whistleblowers in history. This is his site.
Smoking causes
A Dutch enthusiast has created this guide to the pro-tobacco world.
A Dutch enthusiast has created this guide to the pro-tobacco world.
Multinational Monitor
Journal that examines the best and worst corporations.
Journal that examines the best and worst corporations.
FORCES (US)
The United States' pro-smoking, libertarian, 'pro-choice' organisation. If you need to know where they are coming from the site also has anti-Clinton links. Not much mention of how Kenneth Starr is a tobacco industry plant, and we don't mean the leafy kind that you roll up and smoke.
The United States' pro-smoking, libertarian, 'pro-choice' organisation. If you need to know where they are coming from the site also has anti-Clinton links. Not much mention of how Kenneth Starr is a tobacco industry plant, and we don't mean the leafy kind that you roll up and smoke.
US FDA jurisdiction on tobacco products
In 1995 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asserted that: "Nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless Tobacco products is a drug and these products are nicotine delivery devices under the Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act" thereby bringing tobacco within FDA jurisdiction. This was the start of a legal battle for many years on whether cigarettes and smokeless tobacco should be included under FDA jurisdiction. From the FDA Consumer Magazine October 1996.
In 1995 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asserted that: "Nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless Tobacco products is a drug and these products are nicotine delivery devices under the Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act" thereby bringing tobacco within FDA jurisdiction. This was the start of a legal battle for many years on whether cigarettes and smokeless tobacco should be included under FDA jurisdiction. From the FDA Consumer Magazine October 1996.
Altria Group
Philip Morris, the world's largest tobacco company, is part of Altria Group Inc. This is the Altria Group website.
Philip Morris, the world's largest tobacco company, is part of Altria Group Inc. This is the Altria Group website.
Tobacco Control Resource Center (US)
Legal and policy orientated site with the best commentary and insight into US litigation, legislation and settlements. Also the web home of the Tobacco Products Liability Project.
Legal and policy orientated site with the best commentary and insight into US litigation, legislation and settlements. Also the web home of the Tobacco Products Liability Project.
AccountAbility - The Institute of Social and Ethical Accountability
Developed to integrate with GRI - the AA1000 series provides a framework for independent monitoring of ethical performance - effectively seeking to establish an international standard for social and ethical reporting. The standard is subject to on going development in several key area's and users may find it useful to explore the accountability site to keep on top of new additions and discussions relating to the standards development. AA1000 is the CRS standard adopted by BAT in its current corporate social responsibility programme.
Developed to integrate with GRI - the AA1000 series provides a framework for independent monitoring of ethical performance - effectively seeking to establish an international standard for social and ethical reporting. The standard is subject to on going development in several key area's and users may find it useful to explore the accountability site to keep on top of new additions and discussions relating to the standards development. AA1000 is the CRS standard adopted by BAT in its current corporate social responsibility programme.
Smoking from all sides - pro tobacco section
A number of links to pro-smoking sites and pro-smoking documents.
A number of links to pro-smoking sites and pro-smoking documents.
The Legacy Tobacco Documents Library (LTDL)
The Library contains more than 7 million documents (40 million pages) created by major tobacco companies related to their advertising, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and scientific research activities.
The Library contains more than 7 million documents (40 million pages) created by major tobacco companies related to their advertising, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and scientific research activities.
Christian Aid
Charity that has worked with ASH to analyse the Corporate Social Responsibility documents issued by the tobacco companies
Charity that has worked with ASH to analyse the Corporate Social Responsibility documents issued by the tobacco companies
International Tobacco Growers Association
How the tobacco industry is saving the poor and feeding the world.
How the tobacco industry is saving the poor and feeding the world.
CNN's tobacco history site
A great review of the history and controversy surrounding tobacco.
A great review of the history and controversy surrounding tobacco.
RJ Reynolds
RJ Reynolds is the second largest tobacco company in the United States. The company has approximately 30% of US cigarette sales. Brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral and Salem.
RJ Reynolds is the second largest tobacco company in the United States. The company has approximately 30% of US cigarette sales. Brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral and Salem.
Master anti-smoking (US)
Lots of good quitting and FAQ resources and a huge links area - though with a US focus. Promotes 'No smoke' software.
Lots of good quitting and FAQ resources and a huge links area - though with a US focus. Promotes 'No smoke' software.
British American Tobacco
British American Tobacco's (BAT) corporate website. In addition to the standard financial information, the site includes BAT's mission statements on marketing, "corporate citizenship", the environment and health
British American Tobacco's (BAT) corporate website. In addition to the standard financial information, the site includes BAT's mission statements on marketing, "corporate citizenship", the environment and health
