Tobacco Products

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  Hong Kong customs seize largest illicit tobacco haul in 20 years

  Hong Kong customs has uncovered HK$85m ($11m) in smuggled cigarettes as part of Project Crocodile.

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  Industry body seeks talks with EU on truck parking security

  TAPA wants to discuss aligning its own standard for security with the EU's SSTPA standard adopted last year.

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  UK raises vape safety fears after two deaths

  MHRA says two deaths in recent months may be linked to the acute lung injury outbreak with e-cigarettes in the US.

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  After Trump memo, US issues first report on counterfeit trade

  The US government has issued a first set of recommendations in answer to Trump’s memo on counterfeit goods.

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  Container shipping group draws up track-and-trace standards

  Digital Container Shipping Association says it will reduce complexity, cut costs and improve supply chain management.

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  Another senior executive leaves De La Rue

  The mass departure of senior figures at De La Rue continues, with CFO Helen Willis the latest to leave the firm.

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