1. Tobacco control regulations will hurt tobacco growers and increase organized crime. “They [ANVISA] are targeting 185,000 growers. Organized crime thanks them.” Brazil: Tobacco Industry Media Campaign against Strong Tobacco Control (2011)

2. Tobacco control regulations will increase illicit trade and negatively effect retailers. “Increasing illicit acts, and not [retail] sales.”

3. Proposed tobacco control regulations limit consumer choice. “When information is lacking, consumers have doubts.” Brazil: Tobacco Industry Media Campaign against Strong Tobacco Control (2011)