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3 days ago
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KT&G Takes Legal Action Against Local Counterfeit Cigarette Manufacturers and Distributors in India
- Growing counterfeit cigarette manufacture and distribution leads to severe negative consequences for national credibility and regional economy SEOUL, South Korea, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G, a global tobacco company, stated on the 2nd that it has taken civil legal action against local entities for manufacturing and distributing counterfeit products under its global superslim brand "ESSE." KT&G has recently confirmed that counterfeiters used aliases such as "KT&G India", "KT&G Punjab", and "KT&G Ambala" to illegally manufacture and distribute a significant volume of counterfeit cigarettes, appropriating the company's global superslim brand "ESSE." To prevent counterfeiting activities, KT&G has taken legal action against local manufacturers and distributors across India, emphasizing that the company is unrelated to "KT&G India", "KT&G Punjab", and "KT&G Ambala" in any way. Recently, the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit products under globally renowned brands are rapidly growing, gravely impacting national economy and regional societies. As the eradication of counterfeit tobacco becomes an urgent task, KT&G as well as other global tobacco manufacturers are heightening their responses. Alongside legal actions, KT&G also plans an official brand launch in the Indian market on June 2nd. Any inquiries, including tips on counterfeit products or questions regarding official sale points or imports are handled by the local Indian partner, Kedara (e-mail: info@ The manufacturer of the global brand ESSE, KT&G, is a well-known Korean company. It holds dominant positions in many markets, including the health functional foods market. It is also a global company that sells 870 brands across 148 countries as of 2024. Logo - View original content:
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Surat SOG seizes illegal cigarettes worth Rs 36.58L in Rander, one arrested
Surat: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat police raided a godown in the Rander area and seized illegal cigarettes and banned e-cigarettes worth Rs 36.58 lakh. One person, identified as Nazir Javed Shaikh (33), was arrested in connection with the racket. The seizure included 296 flavoured e-cigarettes valued at Rs 17.76 lakh, along with 7,960 regular cigarettes of foreign brands such as ESSE, Atlanta, State Express, Win, L&M Blue Label, Davidoff, Marlboro, and Dunhill. These cigarette packs lacked the mandatory health warnings, making their sale illegal under existing tobacco laws . According to SOG police inspector AP Chauhdary, the team acted on a tip-off that banned e-cigarettes and foreign cigarette brands were being sold without proper regulation from a shop named INT Pan Shop in Rander. Upon verifying the information, police raided a godown located in Merulaxmi Apartments and seized the contraband stock. Shaikh allegedly sourced the stock from Mumbai-based traders, receiving the shipments via travel agencies and courier services. He then distributed them to various shops and customers in high-end areas including Althan, Vesu, VIP Road, Pal, Adajan, Bhatar, Citylight, Parle Point, and Piplod. The accused has been booked under multiple provisions of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2009, and The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. Further investigations are underway to trace the suppliers and distribution network.
Korea Herald
04-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
KT&G Launches ESSE in Tokyo Downtown Duty-free to Target Global Market
SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (KRX: 033780) launched its brand "ESSE" in Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store, expanding its global duty-free portfolio. KT&G signed a contract with Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store to launch its flagship brand ESSE. Starting 21 st of March, the store offers 6 types of products including "ESSE Change, ESSE Change Himalaya, ESSE Double Shot, and ESSE Blue." The Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store, which opened in 2016, is one of Tokyo's largest downtown duty-free shops that stocks over 200 brands ranging across alcohol, cosmetics, and other assorted items. KT&G expects the launch to become on opportunity to offer ESSE products to global consumers in Tokyo, a global traveling hub, and reinforce its position as a global brand. The company also plans to continuously expand its global duty-free operations through product launches in major duty-free stores in global locations following the downtown Tokyo duty-free launch. KT&G previously launched various brands in the domestic Japanese market including the new product BLACKJACK SUPASAWA and BOHEM, and is currently reinforcing the local distribution network centered around Tokyo and Osaka regions. KT&G sustains its growth in the market, with export volumes growing by approximately 25% YoY in 2024. KT&G is a notable Korean company with a number one position in the Korean electronic cigarette NGP (Next Generation Products), health functional foods, and combustible cigarette markets. KT&G is also a global company selling 870 brands in 148 countries as of 2024. A KT&G spokesperson commented that "this downtown duty-free shop launch will be a good opportunity for global consumers visiting Japan to find KT&G products not only at airports but also at downtown duty-free shops," further stating that "KT&G plans to launch its products in duty-free stores across the globe, reinforcing its global market competitiveness."
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KT&G Launches ESSE in Tokyo Downtown Duty-free to Target Global Market
Six types of "ESSE", No.1 global superslim brand, products to be launched in Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store, reinforcing global brand position Duty-free operations expand to Japan, further global expansion planned SEOUL, South Korea, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (KRX: 033780) launched its brand "ESSE" in Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store, expanding its global duty-free portfolio. KT&G signed a contract with Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store to launch its flagship brand ESSE. Starting 21st of March, the store offers 6 types of products including "ESSE Change, ESSE Change Himalaya, ESSE Double Shot, and ESSE Blue." The Lotte Duty Free Tokyo Ginza Store, which opened in 2016, is one of Tokyo's largest downtown duty-free shops that stocks over 200 brands ranging across alcohol, cosmetics, and other assorted items. KT&G expects the launch to become on opportunity to offer ESSE products to global consumers in Tokyo, a global traveling hub, and reinforce its position as a global brand. The company also plans to continuously expand its global duty-free operations through product launches in major duty-free stores in global locations following the downtown Tokyo duty-free launch. KT&G previously launched various brands in the domestic Japanese market including the new product BLACKJACK SUPASAWA and BOHEM, and is currently reinforcing the local distribution network centered around Tokyo and Osaka regions. KT&G sustains its growth in the market, with export volumes growing by approximately 25% YoY in 2024. KT&G is a notable Korean company with a number one position in the Korean electronic cigarette NGP (Next Generation Products), health functional foods, and combustible cigarette markets. KT&G is also a global company selling 870 brands in 148 countries as of 2024. A KT&G spokesperson commented that "this downtown duty-free shop launch will be a good opportunity for global consumers visiting Japan to find KT&G products not only at airports but also at downtown duty-free shops," further stating that "KT&G plans to launch its products in duty-free stores across the globe, reinforcing its global market competitiveness." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE KT&G Corporation Sign in to access your portfolio
