Who We Are

The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association (TMA) is the trade association for tobacco companies that operate in the United Kingdom.

Our members are British American Tobacco UK Ltd, Gallaher Ltd (a member of the JTI Group of companies) and Imperial Tobacco Ltd. The TMA's prime function is to represent the views of its members when communicating with the UK Government, the authorities and others on issues of shared interest and concern, including taxation, smuggling and youth access prevention.

The TMA defends the legitimate interests of its member companies and the freedom of adults to make an informed choice about whether to smoke or not.

 30 January 2010 : TMA responds to further tobacco control measures       26 January 2010 : Banning the display of tobacco products is unnecessary, unjustified and unwanted in Scotland, says the TMA       01 January 2010 : Stealth tax will intensify illicit trade in tobacco - TMA comments on the hidden impact of the VAT increase       10 December 2009 : The largest tax increase on tobacco products in ten years - TMA responds to the Pre-Budget Report       13 October 2009 : House of Commons vote in favour of implementing a ban on the display of tobacco products at the point of sale       14 September 2009 : Banning the display of tobacco products is still unnecessary, unjustified and unwanted in Scotland, says the TMA       11 September 2009 : TMA calls for urgent action to tackle underage sales and tobacco smuggling       30 June 2009 : Two years on from the smoking ban - TMA calls for review of smoking provisions       10 June 2009 : The TMA warns against buying counterfeit tobacco      07 May 2009: The TMA responds to the Lords vote in favour of banning tobacco displays

"Urgent action is required to tackle underage sales and tobacco smuggling." - TMA responds to LACORS report

See our press release and our sections on Youth Access Prevention and Tobacco Smuggling.