There was no immediate comment from the company, whose products include Camel, Kool and Salem brands
Instead, strong tobacco policies have not gained traction due to a combination of factors, including lack of political will, powerful tobacco industry interference in legislation, and prevention of local jurisdictions from adopting strong tobacco prevention and cessation measures
Gain a new appreciation of your rollies
It is obviously of the finest craftsmanship
The Australian framework established specifications that many subsequent laws have replicated: Color: Pantone 448C (a dark olive-brown, widely described as the worlds ugliest color) Typography: Brand names in Lucida Sans or Helvetica, maximum 14-point size Prohibited: All logos, brand imagery, embossing, decorative foil, distinctive shapes Countries that followed with their own plain packaging legislation: As of 2026, 25 countries have active plain packaging requirements, with 14 more , including Botswana, Colombia, and South Africa , in various stages of legislative consideration
In this blog, well take a deep dive into the world of native cigarettes, focusing on popular brands such as Playfares, Nexus, and DKs