Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Allegations concerning illicit tobacco trade
Reports alleged that JTI distributors and cigarette flows were connected to smuggling routes involving sanctioned or high-risk markets. The allegations contrasted with JT's stated cooperation with European anti-fraud authorities and its declared zero-tolerance approach to illicit trade. Reports alleged that JTI distributors and cigarette flows were connected to smuggling routes involving sanctioned or high-risk markets, including an allegation that JTI delivered officially imported cigarettes and duty-unpaid supplies to Syria. The allegations contrasted with JT's stated cooperation with European anti-fraud authorities and its declared zero-tolerance approach to illicit trade; the cited material does not establish a final judicial finding against JT.
2011
Allegations concerning duty-unpaid cigarette supplies to Syria
An anti-tobacco organization alleged that JTI delivered officially imported cigarettes and duty-unpaid supplies to Syria. The allegation was presented as part of wider criticism of tobacco-company controls over illicit trade and distribution channels; the cited material does not establish a final judicial finding against JT.
2008
Contaminated frozen gyoza crisis
Frozen dumplings produced by a Chinese supplier and sold through JT's food business were found to contain pesticides. Consumers became ill, products were recalled, and the incident caused a severe downturn in frozen-food sales and reputational damage.