 But several provinces had already banned it before at state level, for example Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and New Brunswick.In March 2012, Brazil became the first country to outlaw flavored cigarettes, including menthol cigarettes,but was unable to enact it due to the tobacco industry interference resulting in a lengthy court battle.Philip Morris Brasil (PMB) had challenged the ban through its membership of The National Industry Confederation, arguing that the ban was unconstitutional.