We’re hiring a Software Implementation Project Manager!
Counter Tools invites applications for a Software Implementation Project Manager starting Spring 2020. This is a contract position. Software Implementation Project Manager Job Duties: Completes software implementation projects by coordinating Counter Tools resources, subcontracted resources, and [...]
We’re hiring a Data Analyst!
Counter Tools invites applications for a Data Analyst starting February 2020. Applications are due by February 28, 2020. Counter Tools seeks a part-time individual to support data management, data analysis and GIS work. The Data scientist [...]
Counter Tobacco Podcast: An interview with Counter Tools Executive Director Maria Julian
In this episode, we interviewed Counter Tools' new Executive Director, Maria Julian. Learn where Counter Tools and CounterTobacco.org are headed, and what we should be on the lookout for in tobacco control this upcoming year.
FDA finally issues official guidance on new federal flavor ban
Earlier this month the FDA finally released a guidance document detailing enforcement priorities of the new federal flavor ban. The administration originally promised to ban all flavored tobacco products but the final result is a parsed [...]
The legal age of sale for tobacco is now 21 – but is it enough?
The minimum age for tobacco sales has been raised federally from 18 to 21. How will the new law be implemented and enforced effectively and equitably? On December 20, 2019, federal legislation was signed into law [...]
Coalition Comments on PMTA Proposed Rule
The proposed rule is designed to inform tobacco product manufacturers and the public about requirements for submission of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (“PMTAs”), related recordkeeping requirements, requirements for post-market information gathering and reporting, and the process [...]
A Study With Truth Initiative Shows That Youth Are Being Targeted With Tobacco Marketing
We partnered with Truth Initiative in 2018 to study tobacco marketing in two cities in the Tobacco Nation. A new form called fSTARS was developed to collect data focusing on menthol and other flavored tobacco products. [...]
Counter Tobacco Podcast: Hookah at the Point of Sale
In this episode, we take a closer look at hookah. Learn about trends in hookah tobacco use, hookah industry marketing and promotional strategies at the point of sale and point of consumption, examples of current state [...]
Joint Statement – Remove Flavored E-Cigarettes from the Market
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT’S SEPTEMBER DECISION TO REMOVE FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES FROM THE MARKET Now is the time to act and protect the health of our children November 18, 2019 – We write to express our strong, [...]
Letter to First Lady Melania Trump on Mint and Menthol
Dear Mrs. Trump: We want to express our sincere appreciation for the leadership you have provided in highlighting the youth e-cigarette epidemic, meeting with youth who have been impacted by this crisis and championing the bold [...]
Announcing Our New Executive Director, Maria Julian
The Counter Tools board of directors is pleased to announce that Maria Julian has accepted the position of executive director to begin November 11, 2019. Maria joins Counter Tools with a background in public health leadership [...]
Counter Tools’ partner Massachusetts shows flavor bans can cut youth tobacco use
Counter Tools' partner Massachusetts has had recent successes passing policies that restrict flavored tobacco to adult-only establishments. In 2016 the cities of Boston and Lowell both passed flavor policies and evaluations of the policies showed significant [...]