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The tobacco industry is the single greatest barrier to reducing deaths caused by tobacco use. To keep selling its products it needs to make sure tobacco control policies don’t come into effect or are rendered ineffective.  

Some tobacco industry allies are easy to spot, such as tobacco trade associations or public relations firms working for tobacco companies.  But the industry also disguises its operations using seemingly independent organizations. 

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  • Front Group

  • Third Party

We are shining the light on some of these organizations. Search by name, location or category to uncover how these groups undermine public health. If you see any we’ve missed, or have more evidence, let us know. 

For more details about our definitions and methodology, please view our research overview.

* Indicates suspected third parties whose poor financial transparency makes it impossible to prove or disprove tobacco industry funding.

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  • Third Party

Arlington, United States

American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)*

ALEC is a U.S. free-market organization comprised of state...

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  • Third Party

Arlington, United States

Americans for Prosperity Foundation

The Americans for Prosperity Foundation is a U.S.-based think...

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  • Third Party

Washington, DC, United States

Americans for Tax Reform (ATR)

Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) is a U.S.-based lobby...

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  • Third Party

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Anti-Counterfeiting Group

Established by British American Tobacco, the group has grown...

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  • Third Party

Jakarta, Indonesia

Asosiasi Petani Tembakau Indonesia (APTI)*

APTI, established in 2000, mobilizes tobacco farmers to oppose...

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  • Third Party

New Delhi, India

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

India’s largest cigarette company ITC Ltd is a Patron...

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  • Third Party

Arlington, United States

Atlas Network

The Atlas Network (originally named the Atlas Economic Research...

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  • Third Party

Burleigh Heads, Australia

Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS)

AACS has a long history of lobbying the government...

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Canberra, Australia

Australian Lotteries and Newsagents Association (ALNA)

ALNA’s corporate members include British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco...

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