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Altria’s companies are leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes – by taking action to transition millions towards potentially less harmful choices. We are investing in a diverse mix of businesses that further broaden options. And our companies are encouraging adult smokers to transition to a range of choices that go beyond traditional, combustible cigarettes. See how we’re moving: www.altria.com/moving

The illicit nicotine pouch market is rapidly expanding, echoing the early days of the illicit e-vapor market. Despite clear signs of growth, the FDA's limited enforcement actions are allowing this unregulated market to flourish. New brands of illicit nicotine pouches are launching every month, with increasing distribution and retail availability. The FDA's past inaction on the e-vapor market led to its rapid growth. We can't let history repeat itself. We urge the FDA and the multi-agency taskforce to add illicit nicotine pouches to their enforcement priorities and to take quick and meaningful enforcement actions. We believe strong action now can prevent the development of yet another substantial unregulated market for nicotine products.

We’re grateful for our sales team on National Salesperson Day! Our employees in Altria Group Distribution Company work hand in hand with retailers and wholesalers to ensure we responsibly market our companies’ products. They’re instrumental in helping us achieve our Vision of Moving Beyond Smoking™. Interested in joining our sales team? Check out our openings at www.altria.com/careers #AltriaTogether #MovingBeyondSmoking #SalespersonDay

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A thriving illicit market in tobacco products is a serious threat to both effective regulation and public health. We’re now seeing rapid growth in illicit oral nicotine products, echoing the growth in illicit e-vapor products. The FDA and multi-agency task force should take immediate enforcement actions seeking the strongest penalties against the most significant offenders. View our stance on enforcement at https://ow.ly/Fp8M50Unzg0

Today we recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities and celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities. In 2023, we launched a Neurodiversity Supported Employment Program that provides internship opportunities to people with disabilities. Six of our 2023 interns are now employed part-time across Altria’s companies. #InclusionMatters #IDPD

Happy Giving Tuesday! We’re proud to support this year’s #GivingTuesday by matching our employees’ donations 2 to 1 up to $500. Our employees take pride in helping our communities through volunteering, workplace giving and other civic action. Learn more about how Altria and our employees give back at https://ow.ly/CQiX50Ub1iT #AltriaTogether

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Altria! May your day be filled with good food and even better company. #Thanksgiving

Millions of adult smokers are seeking new options, including those that reduce risk, and their preferences are evolving rapidly. That’s why we’re focused on Moving Beyond Smoking™ to transition adult smokers to a smoke-free future. Adult smokers have a right to accurate, science-based information about products with the potential to reduce harm, yet consumers are misinformed about the role of nicotine. Watch our scientists discuss how misperceptions about the role of nicotine are hindering the shift to smoke-free products, and how correcting them could help reduce harm from tobacco products. Learn more about the opportunity to reduce the harm of tobacco products at https://ow.ly/9pxM50Ub1OY

In the 15 years that the FDA has had regulatory authority over tobacco, the agency has authorized only a handful of smoke-free products. This is woefully insufficient to meet the growing adult tobacco consumer demand, and as a result, the marketplace is being overrun with a growing illicit marketplace. To make harm reduction a reality, we're engaging extensively with the FDA and other key stakeholders to advocate for policies and actions that will turn the tide on illicit vapor activity and accelerate a positive impact on public health. We hope to see faster progress from the FDA in authorizing smoke-free products, informing adult smokers about the benefits of switching to smoke-free alternatives and enforcing the law by ridding the marketplace of illicit e-vapor products. These changes won't happen overnight, but we're committed to doing our part by engaging and leading responsibly. Learn about the actions we took in 2023 to engage responsibly with key stakeholders on harm reduction at https://ow.ly/8Qx950Ub80k #HarmReduction