A pack of Philip Morris International Inc. Marlboro red cigarettes. Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesJacek Olczak, CEO of Philip Morris International, has condemned cigarettes.Sunday's interview with The Mail showed that he believes cigarettes should be banned in Britain, just like gas-powered vehicles.Philip Morris International is distinct from Philip Morris USA which produces Marlboros in America.Check out more stories from Insider's business page.Philip Morris International's chief executive stated that his company would cease selling cigarettes in the UK in a decade.The Mail was informed by Jacek Olczak, CEO of The Mail, that the company had made the decision to quit smoking and stop using traditional cigarettes.Olczak called for the UK to ban cigarettes within 10 years. He compared them to gasoline-powered cars and said that they would be banned from being sold in the UK starting in 2030.Continue reading: Amazon, big tobacco, and investment banks are spending millions to obtain favorable marijuana lawsHe said, "We can see the whole world without smoking." "And in fact, the quicker it happens, it's better for everyone. It can be done in some countries as soon as 10 years with the right information and regulation. You can also solve the problem once for all.Philip Morris International is distinct from Philip Morris USA. Philip Morris USA makes Marlboro cigarettes in America and is a division within the American tobacco company Altria. In 2008, it split from Philip Morris USA and announced plans to become a smoke-free business. It also recently announced plans for acquiring Vectura Group, a British pharmaceutical company that makes asthma inhalers.According to The Guardian, anti-smoking groups in Britain criticized the sale. They accused tobacco companies of trying too hard to portray themselves as anti-smoking, while still selling tobacco products.According to the World Health Organization, smoking kills over 8 million people each year.Do you have a tip for the reporter? This reporter can be reached at kvlamis@insider.comBusiness Insider has the original article.
