Phimo Japan Subsidiary Applies for Price Increase on Tobacco Products

Sep.05.2022
Phimo Japan Subsidiary Applies for Price Increase on Tobacco Products
Philip Morris Japan re-applies for approval to modify retail prices of certain heated tobacco products on even-numbered days.

On August 30th, the Japanese branch of Fimo International announced that it has reapplied for approval to modify the retail price of its tobacco products.


In specific terms, Japan has decided to sell certain heated non-combustible tobacco products on alternate days, in order to maintain the amended retail prices that were approved by the Ministry of Finance on August 23 and set to take effect on October 1. It has been reported that this proposal has been resubmitted.


Additionally, this reapplication only applies to the tobacco sticks "Telia Family" and "Sentia Family" that are specifically designed for the heated cigarette device "IQOS ILUMA." Regarding the adjustment of the retail prices for these two products, if approved by the Ministry of Finance, the retail prices will be as follows starting on October 1st.


Dog meme family" 15 brands reapply theme on August 30th.


Terrier Rich, a regular current product priced at 580 yen, received approval from the Ministry of Finance to increase its price to 600 yen on August 23. However, the price was later resubmitted and returned to the original price of 580 yen.


The price of Terrier was initially set at ¥580 but was approved by the Ministry of Finance to increase to ¥600 on August 23. However, it was later re-applied and reset to its original price of ¥580.


Terrier Smooth Regular currently priced at 580 yen was approved by the Ministry of Finance to increase to 600 yen on August 23rd. It has been re-applied for at the original price of 580 yen.


The price of Terrier Balanced Regular Current 580 was approved at 600 yen by the Ministry of Finance on August 23, and then subsequently requested to be lowered back to 580 yen.


The current price of Black Mint is 580 yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 600 yen. However, a request was submitted to return the price back to 580 yen.


Kelp and mint alcohol were priced at 580 Japanese yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 600 Japanese yen. However, the price was later reverted back to 580 Japanese yen after a new price application was submitted.


Terrier Mint was priced at 580 yen and has been approved by the Ministry of Finance at a new price of 600 yen as of August 23. The price has been reapplied and reverted back to 580 yen.


Terrier Purple Menthol is currently priced at 580 Japanese yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved an increase in price to 600 Japanese yen. However, the product's price has been requested to return to its original price of 580 Japanese yen.


The price of the popular Pomeranian dog plush toy in yellow mint flavor initially circulated at 580 yen. However, on August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 600 yen. Subsequently, there was a request to decrease the price back down to 580 yen.


Terrier Tropical Menthol cigarettes were initially priced at 580 yen. On August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 600 yen. However, the product's manufacturer has submitted a new application requesting to keep the price at 580 yen.


Terrier, Bright, and Menthol currently priced at ¥580. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approves a new price of ¥600. However, a new application is submitted to revert back to the original price of ¥580.


As of now, the price of Terrier Fusion Menthol is 580 yen. On August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 600 yen. However, the company reapplied and the price remains at 580 yen.


The price of the merchandise that includes Pomeranian dogs, black, purple and mint colors was initially 580 Japanese Yen. However, as of August 23, it has been approved by the Ministry of Finance and is now priced at 600 Japanese Yen. There has been another application made to revert the price back to its original 580 Japanese Yen.


A meme dog figurine in black, yellow, and mint flavors currently priced at 580 Japanese yen will see an increase to 600 Japanese yen following approval by the Ministry of Finance on August 23. However, the price will revert back to 580 Japanese yen after a re-application.


The price of the Terrier Ruby Regular has been fluctuating. On August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase from 580 Japanese yen to 600 Japanese yen. However, a subsequent application has been submitted to decrease the price back down to 580 Japanese yen.


The Sentia Family, which consists of 11 brands, has reapplied on August 30th.


The price of Sentia Deep Bronze Current 530 was approved by the Ministry of Finance for 550 yen on August 23rd and is now undergoing another application for a price of 530 yen.


The current price of Sentia Balanced Yellow is 530 Japanese yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 550 Japanese yen. The price was then re-applied at 530 Japanese yen.


Sentia Clear Silver is currently priced at 530 yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 550 yen. However, there has been a recent application for the price to return to the original price of 530 yen.


Sentia Fresh Emerald Current was priced at ¥530, but the Ministry of Finance approved a new price of ¥550 on August 23. The product has since reapplied for a price of ¥530.


The current price of Sentia Frost Green is 530 yen. The Ministry of Finance approved a price of 550 yen on August 23. Another application for a price of 530 yen has been made.


The price of Sentia Cool Jade is currently 530 yen. On August 23, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 550 yen. However, the price has since been reapplied and returned to 530 yen.


Sentia Citrus Green is currently priced at 530 Japanese yen. On August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 550 Japanese yen. However, a further application has been made to reduce the price back down to 530 Japanese yen.


The price of Sentia Fresh Purple Current was initially 530 Japanese yen, but on August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved an increase to 550 Japanese yen. However, there has been another request to lower the price back down to 530 Japanese yen.


Sentia Pure Teak Current price of 530 yen was approved by the Ministry of Finance on August 23. However, an application was made again to reduce the price back to 530 yen.


The current price of Sentia Icy Black is 530 yen. On August 23rd, the Ministry of Finance approved a price increase to 550 yen. However, there has been another application submitted to decrease the price back down to 530 yen.


Sentia's Tropical Yellow Flow priced at 530 yen was approved by the Ministry of Finance on August 23rd. However, the price was subsequently raised to 550 yen before being readjusted and lowered back down to 530 yen upon reapplication.


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