For years, it appeared as if the future of pipe tobacco was in question. Less people were engaging in the onetime traditional enjoyment of pipe smoking. Then in 2015, the…
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Pipe Tobacco Council (PTC): Who We Are
About the Pipe Tobacco Council (PTC) For many, pipe tobacco is more than a product—it’s a lifelong passion rooted in ritual, tradition, and craftsmanship. Since its founding in 1976, the...
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Arguing for a "meaningful and feasible framework" that accommodates the unique characteristics of the pipe tobacco market, the Pipe Tobacco Council, the national trade...
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Guiding principles of an organization are often referred to as core values. Core values are the fundamental beliefs or highest priorities of an organization and these values never change. At…
The Pipe Tobacco Council and the Cigar Association of America work closely together on common issues facing their industries. The two trade associations represent every segment of their respective industries…
A key part of the mission of the Pipe Tobacco Council (PTC) is to advocate on behalf of the best interests of members and the general welfare and growth of…
(A reprint of an article in Smokeshop Magazine from the February 2018 issue.) By failing to recognize the differences between pipe tobacco and other types of tobacco products, the FDA…