Lucky Strike
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Introduced | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Tagline | "It's toasted"; "L. S. / M. F. T. " (Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco) |
| Product type | Cigarettes |
| Previous owners | "R. A. Patterson" |
| Owners | British American Tobacco |
| Japan Tobacco | |
| R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | |
| Parent company | British American Tobacco |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 879637 |
About Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike is an American brand of cigarettes owned by the British American Tobacco group. Individual cigarettes of the brand are often referred to colloquially as "Luckies."
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Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes
By Ben KingBusiness reporter, BBC News
The London-based tobacco company BAT has called for “more stringent” regulations on vaping, including a licensing regime similar to alcohol and cigarettes.
It also wants a ban on flavours which “uniquely” target children.
The government is already considering new regulations amid concerns that many Young People are vaping.
It has promised legislation following a public consultation that is currently underway.
BAT is the third-largest seller of vapes in the UK, according to Market Research firm NielsenIQ. It sells Rothmans and Lucky Strike cigarettes, and is The Most successful of the big western tobacco companies when It Comes to the UK's booming market for disposable vapes, thought to be worth at least £3bn a year.
BAT is calling for vape sellers to be licensed, and for licences to be Taken Away from firms caught selling to minors. You must be 18 to legally buy vapes in the UK.
The Company also wants a ban on Soft Drink , sweet or dessert flavours such as Gummy Bear or Cotton Candy , which it says appeal “uniquely” to the young.
BAT doesn't sell these flavours, though, The Number two, SKE, and other brands.
A recent survey by the anti-smoking group ASH found that 20. 5% of children had tried vaping, up from 15. 8% in 2022.
The Local Government Association, as they cause a litter problem and a fire risk in bin lorries, and appeal to strongly to children.
And while experts warn that vapes are safer than cigarettes, and do have a health impact, which is Not Yet fully understood.
“We recognise that some want single-use vapes banned altogether,” said Asli Ertonguc, BAT lead for the UK. “But We Are concerned such a move would lead to unregulated sales, and less options for adult smokers looking to switch. ”
BAT wants a ban on cartoon imagery on packets. However, it does not support a ban on colourful packaging, nor on advertising or sports sponsorship – as it argues that these are still an important way to convince smokers to switch. BAT sponsors the motor racing team McLaren.
The consultation on e-cigarette regulations ends on 6 December, and legislation in England, Scotland and Wales is expected “as soon as possible” afterwards.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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