An investigation by global tobacco industry watchdog STOP has resulted in the addition of 25 new organizations to its Tobacco Industry Allies database. The database, launched in 2019, now includes 135 groups across 33 countries.
The tobacco industry are allies are categorized under ‘Third Party’, ‘Front Group’ or ‘Astroturf’ using definitions outlined by STOP. All these groups have some form of link to the tobacco industry. The investigation demonstrates that these organizations are increasing in number and are being created across the globe and at every stage in the tobacco supply chain.
Many of the newly added allies promote newer nicotine and tobacco products while others are retailer associations, business groups and farmer “advocates.”
The database permits you to search tobacco industry allies by name, location, or classification. It also gives you the option to easily share information with your networks.
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