Advertising to be banned on tobacco
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/may/28/british-american-tobacco-funding-ban-campaign

Tobacco display ban reminder for supermarkets http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-16342906

Read that this morning somewhere on the web. I really cannot see it making much difference. If people want to smoke - and that includes youngsters - they will and they will know where to buy them. Certainly when I was a smoker, the advertising had no effect on me whatsoever.

Posted By SusieQ on 28th Dec 11 at 3:03pm

 

Read that this morning somewhere on the web. I really cannot see it making much difference. If people want to smoke - and that includes youngsters - they will and they will know where to buy them. Certainly when I was a smoker, the advertising had no effect on me whatsoever.

Exactly the same for me. I didn't see an advert and think "I must buy them". I bought what I enjoyed.

British American Tobacco seemed to think it was important enough to throw money at keeping the status quo and it costs nothing to implement, so see no reason not to do it.

Why blue packets make people pack up smoking

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/why-blue-packets-make-people-pack-up-smoking-6282460.html

Young smokers attracted by cigarette branding, says survey
By Mirror.co.uk 29/12/2011


Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health-news/2011/12/29/young-smokers-attracted-by-cigarette-branding-says-survey-115875-23665819/#ixzz1hwTvmcB4

John Dalli Commissioner for Health Strengthening EU legislation on tobacco products High-level conference on pictorial health warnings and standardised packaging for tobacco products Brussels, 29 February 2012

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/12/140&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN

The number of smokers has been decreasing, but a third of Europeans still smoke. Many cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are linked to tobacco use. It is the largest avoidable health risk in Europe, causing more problems than alcohol, drugs, high blood pressure, excess weight or high cholesterol.

Every year in the EU, as many as 650 000 Europeans die prematurely of tobacco-related causes – more than the populations of Malta or Luxembourg (WHO source). It is estimated that, in terms of negative economic impact, smoking costs the EU countries at least €100 billion.

http://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/policy/index_en.htm

I was in Tesco earlier and this is how their cigarette display is now.



It's all spring loaded sliding doors. As soon as you let go it closes.

The PM, his pro-smoking aide, and a dirty war over cigarette packaging

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-pm-his-prosmoking-aide-and-a-dirty-war-over-cigarette-packaging-7563261.html

Smoke free http://mediacentre.dh.gov.uk/2011/12/28/100-days-until-end-of-tobacco-displays/

From 6 April 2012, large shops will no longer be able to display tobacco products to the public except on certain occasions, for instance when staff are serving customers or when they are carrying out stock control or cleaning.

Customers will still be able to buy cigarettes in the usual way but the Government is ending tobacco displays to protect young people who are often the target of tobacco promotion. Ending open cigarette displays will help people trying to quit smoking and help to change attitudes and social norms around smoking.

Removing permanent tobacco displays is one initiative among many being delivered to help to reduce smoking uptake by young people and to support adult smokers who want to quit. The Government’s commitment to these aims is set out in Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A Tobacco Control Plan for England (published 9 March 2011).

Smaller shops will not have to cover up their cigarettes and tobacco products until 6 April 2015.

Tobacco hidden as display ban begins in England
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17635907

Fifty years since landmark smoking report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17268608

Smoking is no longer part of life, says Andrew Lansley

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/apr/06/smoking-no-longer-part-life

I despair sometimes (most of the time to be honest!) but how is going to hide cigarettes going to stop people smoking?? Did prohibition stop Americans drinking? They need to get in touch with the real world and they also need to do something about the consumption of alcohol, which probably kills more people. Thinking crime and car accidents and the like.

You should know by now not to think logically Sue.

Cannot help it - think it might be the two hot cross buns I had earlier!!

Posted By SusieQ on 6th Apr 12 at 6:38pm

 

Cannot help it - think it might be the two hot cross buns I had earlier!!

Was chocolate involved?

Not telling - there might have been a little bit! Cannot eat my easter egg until Sunday, so had to have something to bridge the gap

Must have been a big gap

Cheeky wotsit

Posted By SusieQ on 7th Apr 12 at 2:24pm

 

Cheeky wotsit

I know, but, I'm adorable

Cigarette packet branding to face consultation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17698730

FPH welcomes new restrictions on cigarette advertising

http://www.fph.org.uk/fph_welcomes_new_restrictions_on_cigarette_advertising

MP raises concerns over stripping cigarette packets of their branding claiming it will lead to more smuggling

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2129269/MP-raises-concerns-stripping-cigarette-packets-branding-claiming-lead-smuggling.html#ixzz1rxfwjsqa

Plain-packaging cigarette challenge in Australia's high court - High court action being watched closely around the world as test case on the plain-packaging of cigarettes

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/17/cigarette-plain-packaging-australia-high-court

Splashing the ash: Top Tory MPs wined and dined by tobacco giant

Politicians given tickets to cricket, the opera and more
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tobacco-giant-lavishes-hospitality-on-tory-796534

Adopting new health warnings,
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:069:0015:0016:EN:PDF

(1) Smoking causes 9 out of 10 lung cancers
(2) Smoking causes mouth and throat cancer
(3) Smoking damages your lungs
(4) Smoking causes heart attacks
(5) Smoking causes strokes and disability
(6) Smoking clogs your arteries
(7) Smoking increases the risk of blindness
(8) Smoking damages your teeth and gums
(9) Smoking can kill your unborn child
(10) Your smoke harms your children, family and friends
(11) Smokers’ children are more likely to start smoking
(12) Quit smoking – stay alive for those close to you ( 1 )
(13) Smoking reduces fertility
(14) Smoking increases the risk of impotence

Posted By Ian on 21st Apr 12 at 11:20pm

 

Adopting new health warnings,
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:069:0015:0016:EN:PDF

(1) Smoking causes 9 out of 10 lung cancers
(2) Smoking causes mouth and throat cancer
(3) Smoking damages your lungs
(4) Smoking causes heart attacks
(5) Smoking causes strokes and disability
(6) Smoking clogs your arteries
(7) Smoking increases the risk of blindness
(8) Smoking damages your teeth and gums
(9) Smoking can kill your unborn child
(10) Your smoke harms your children, family and friends
(11) Smokers’ children are more likely to start smoking
(12) Quit smoking – stay alive for those close to you ( 1 )
(13) Smoking reduces fertility
(14) Smoking increases the risk of impotence

But apart from all of that, it looks cool

Just wondering what alcohol does for you?

Designer packs being used to lure new generation of smokers

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/designer-packs-being-used-to-lure-new-generation-of-smokers-7679250.html

Majority of adults think children should be protected from tobacco marketing

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/majority-of-adults-think-children-should-be-protected-from--tobacco-marketing-7743380.html

Pro-smoking activists threaten and harass health campaigners

Security stepped up for tobacco control group as abuse grows amid moves to make cigarette packets plain

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jun/01/pro-smoking-activists-health-campaigners

Graphic warning labels on cigarette packs 'work better' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18441497

They didn't do a thing for me. It was COPD that made me stop.
"Get a free lung disease with every packet"

15-20% don't stop at COPD diagnosis, with an estimated 30% of lung cancer patients continuing to smoke
The packet has to be about stopping young people from smoking, no affect for long term smokers, whatever is on the packet.

What about a lottery ticket with a 20% chance of losing? Or is it winning

Glamorous film stars who light-up on screen 'encourage children to take up smoking'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2170858/On-screen-smoking-encourages-children-cigarettes-cool-factor.html#ixzz20DA4r4fI

US free market group tries to halt sales of cigarettes in plain packets in UK

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/jul/15/cigarettes-plain-packets-alec-koch-brothers

Tobacco packets attract children. Now argue against making them plain
The tobacco industry depends on attractive packaging to draw in young recruits as the old ones die

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/17/tobacco-packets-children-plain-packs

Plain cigarette packs review ends http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19198934

Australia cigarette plain packaging law upheld by court http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19264245

US court blocks graphic cigarette warnings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19377660

Russia has launched a crackdown on smoking with a bill to ban tobacco advertising and raise taxes on cigarettes to help tackle a public health crisis in the world's second largest tobacco market after China.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/9614102/Russia-launches-smoking-crackdown.html

Health experts uncover pro-smoking smartphone apps

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/oct/23/pro-smoking-smartphone-apps-tobacco-companies

Smoking will 'kill up to a billion people worldwide this century

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/smoking-will-kill-up-to-a-billion-people-worldwide-this-century-8229907.html

Smoking bans really do slash heart attacks and strokes, largest ever study finds

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2225343/Smoking-bans-really-slash-heart-attacks-strokes-largest-study-finds.html#ixzz2AowuIeah

Why Zimbabwe's tobacco industry is unhappy with WHO
The World Health Organisation says its guidelines aim to alert governments to declining demand for tobacco. But producers say they put farmers' livelihoods at risk

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2012/nov/07/zimbabwe-tobacco-industry-unhappy-who

Australia smokers given plain packs http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20559585

Gruesome images of mouth tumours and gangrene: How every cigarette packet on sale in Australia will look from tomorrow

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240872/Gruesome-images-mouth-tumours-gangrene-How-cigarette-packet-sale-Australia-look-tomorrow.html#ixzz2DqXKNaTk

Tobacco display ban starts in big stores in Wales http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-20560864

Imperial Tobacco, one of the world's biggest cigarette firms, loses display battle
Ministers say the ban is needed to protect future generations from the "devastating effects" of smoking.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/imperial-tobacco-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-cigarette-firms-loses-display-battle-8411091.html

http://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/products/revision/index_en.htm
Revision of the Tobacco Products Directive

More than ten years have passed since the adoption of the Tobacco Products Directive. During this time, there have been several market, scientific and international developments in the tobacco sector and the existing rules present a number of weaknesses, gaps and loopholes. Therefore it has become necessary to update and complete the current Directive. A revision was repeatedly called for by the Council and the European Parliament.

While the overall objective of the revision is to improve the functioning of the internal market, it is expected that citizens in all Member States will benefit from improved public health.

The revision addresses the following main issues:

how to regulate products which do not contain tobacco, but which are closely linked to smoking or tobacco consumption, for example electronic- and herbal cigarettes,
labelling and packaging of tobacco products
additives, such as flavourings, used in tobacco products,
internet sales of tobacco products and
tracking and tracing of these products

Fuelling the fires of the illicit trade in tobacco
The tobacco industry warns clampdowns will encourage the smugglers.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/fuelling-the-fires-of-the-illicit-trade-in-tobacco-8478323.html

Tobacco industry renowned for it's honesty

Tobacco brief sees ABPI drop Luther Pendragon PharmaTimes - Ben Adams

The UK pharma group the ABPI have dropped their PR firm Luther Pendragon after it emerged that the firm was working for a tobacco firm.

Luther Pendragon had been working on a brief with the tobacco company Phillip Morris since July last year to help the firm lobby against using plain packaging for cigarettes.

The ABPI, recognising that this is an anathema to what their members do, told PharmaTimes UK news: “As soon as the ABPI learnt in December last year that Luther Pendragon had taken the decision to work for a tobacco company, we served notice and MHP Mandate were appointed to provide public affairs support.”

But the PR firm is now reported to have dropped Phillip Morris, with The Royal Pharmaceutical Society head of public affairs Charles Willis telling PRWeek: “Luther Pendragon have confirmed that they are no longer working with Phillip Morris International.

“We are happy with this response and with the work Luther Pendragon have carried out with us. The work that Luther has carried out for their other clients has not conflicted with the joint work between Luther and RPS.”

This all came to light after an editorial in the Lancet publicly criticised the firm for its client, and named both the ABPI and the RPS in its piece, urging them to both drop the PR firm.

In the UK, Luther Pendragon’s clients have also included the Department of Health, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Air Products, the All Party Pharmacy Group, the Association of Optometrists, the Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians, the National Pharmacy Association, NHS Skills for Health, and St George's Healthcare NHS Trust.

Philip Morris has been listed as a Luther Pendragon client on the APPC lobby register since 1 June 2012, but said it is no longer receiving consultancy services from Luther Pendragon

British singers criticised for taking tobacco money

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9901858/British-singers-criticised-for-taking-tobacco-money.html

Cigarettes could soon be sold in plain packets after ministers say branding is key factor in persuading young people to start smoking

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2288838/Cigarettes-soon-sold-plain-packets-ministers-say-branding-key-factor-persuading-young-people-start-smoking.html#ixzz2MnulKQ9Y

WHO concern at Philippine's support for tobacco fair
The Philippines has a strong tobacco industry, but it pledged to ban advertising

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/who-concern-at-philippines-support-for-tobacco-fair-8542959.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/apr/23/coalition-must-act-cigarette-packaging

Coalition must act on cigarette packaging

On 5 March the secretary of state for health published his call to action on reducing premature mortality. This correctly identified tobacco use as the biggest single behavioural risk factor for premature death and included a commitment to decide whether to introduce standardised packaging, as recommended by health organisations he consulted, including signatories to this letter (Report, 17 April). But with the Queen's speech only two weeks away, we have yet to hear of any such decision. The arguments in favour of standardised packaging are compelling and we have yet to see any credible evidence from the tobacco industry against legislation. This has clearly been recognised by public health minister Anna Soubry MP, who made clear her support for standardised packaging of tobacco products on the Today programme last Friday.

Tobacco, unlike other causes of disease, has a global and powerful industry promoting its interests. JTI Gallaher, maker of Camel, is spending over £2m on its campaign against standard packs, running ads that have been ruled misleading by advertising watchdog the Advertising Standards Authority. With over 200,000 young people taking up smoking every year and 100,000 people dying as a result of their habit, we urgently need assurances from Jeremy Hunt that he will listen to health experts and stand firm against this industry pressure. It will take a lot of explanation if this crucial public health measure is not included in the Queen's speech on 8 May.

Queen's speech: alcohol and cigarettes curbs 'not abandoned'
Jeremy Hunt insists no final decisions have been made despite absence of measures to introduce minimum alcohol pricing and plain cigarette packaging

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/may/08/queens-speech-alcohol-cigarettes-not-abandoned

Lib Dem minister urges coalition to carry out plain cigarette packet plan
Norman Lamb will argue the case to stick to policy but Tory MPs say David Cameron has been persuaded to drop it

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/may/17/lib-dem-cigarette-plain-packet

Cigarette packets that TALK to smokers when opened are trialled
Researchers were inspired by tobacco companies who have been making packaging more attractive for consumers

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/cigarette-packets-talk-smokers-opened-2013657#ixzz2XnA6qc5X

Government rejects Labour's cigarette 'U-turn' claim http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23281804

Conservatives dismiss Lynton Crosby tobacco link 'smears' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23305924

Plain cigarette packs 'encourage smokers to quit' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23405933

Revealed: tobacco giant's secret plans to see off plain cigarette packets
Internal documents show how Philip Morris International identified key officials in the battle to protect its brand name

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/jul/28/philip-morris-plain-packaging

Graphic images 'don't deter young smokers' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23963559

Glitzy packaging 'encouraging kids to smoke', cancer charity claims
Renewed calls for cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging to discourage children from taking up smoking


http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/smoking-cigarette-packaging-encourages-children-2309027#ixzz2gH8rKaUI

Cigarette packaging: Ministers launch fresh review http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25126673

Equivalent of 20 classrooms-full of children take up smoking every day in UK, according to research

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-equivalent-of-20-classroomsfull-of-children-take-up-smoking-every-day-in-the-uk-according-to-research-8983775.html

Call to put warnings on every cigarette as it would encourage more smokers to quit: Cautions could include list of harmful chemicals

Smokers 16% more likely to quit if given cigarettes with warnings
One cigarette had timeline showing how much smokers were shortening their lives with every puff, while another featured toxic ingredients
Last month ministers agreed to consider plain-package cigarettes
Australia was the first country to introduce plain packaging


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2528206/Call-warnings-cigarette-encourage-smokers-quit-Cautions-including-list-harmful-chemicals.html#ixzz2oI6GLDSw

Cigarette plain packaging ‘fuelling black market’
Plain packaging for cigarettes in Australia has not cut smoking and boosted sales of black market products, tobacco industry report claims

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10614206/Cigarette-plain-packaging-fuelling-black-market.html

People smoke more in countries where cigarette packets show NO branding: Smokers buy cheaper cigarettes in plain packaging

Data from tobacco industry says plain packaging may increase smoking
Packet branding ban was introduced to Australia on December 1, 2012
Lack of branding is designed to make packets less attractive
But tobacco sales in Australia increased despite brand-free packets
Research reveals people now buy larger quantities of cheaper cigarettes
Loose tobacco sales increased 3.4 per cent and more people use roll ups
UK has not set a date on a potential ban on branded packaging in the UK
Parliament has ordered a review into whether a ban would be effective


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2588735/People-smoke-MORE-countries-cigarette-packets-no-branding-smokers-buy-packs-cheaper-cigarettes.html#ixzz2x45ENQz7

Tobacco firms hype smuggling fears to avoid plain packaging, finds study
News stories on illicit cigarette trade rose – backed by industry data – even as smuggling fell, according to research

http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/mar/30/tobacco-cigarette-smuggling-scare-plain-packs

Plain cigarette packets on horizon at last as Government review proves health benefits

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/plain-cigarette-packets-on-the-horizon-at-last-as-government-review-proves-health-benefits-9236374.html

Cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging as minister says smoking is 'cruel waste of human potential'
Public Health Minister Jane Ellison announces plans to force shops to sell cigarettes in plain packaging in England, despite cries of "shame" from Tory backbenchers

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10741978/Cigarettes-to-be-sold-in-plain-packaging-as-minister-says-smoking-is-cruel-waste-of-human-potential.html

Branded cigarette packets to be banned - but only after ANOTHER review
Labour accused ministers of kicking the policy into the long grass to avoid a fight with Tory backbenchers who blast the move as 'an example of the nanny state'

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/plain-cigarette-packets-branded-packs-3362989#ixzz2yHOwaqkZ

Labor rejects tobacco industry claim of plain packaging policy failure
Tobacco-industry-backed data on cigarette sales and smoking habits contradicted by other souces, including ABS

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/06/labor-rejects-tobacco-industry-claim-of-plain-packaging-policy-failure

Is smoking increasing in Australia?
Figures show the long-term trend in smoking is downwards. So is the Australian’s claim to the contrary just smoke and mirrors?

http://www.theguardian.com/society/datablog/2014/jun/06/is-smoking-increasing-in-australia

Nick Xenophon urges floor price on cigarettes to ‘outsmart’ tobacco giant
Independent senator calls for minimum price of $20 for 25-pack of cigarettes as British American Tobacco launches pack for $13

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/09/nick-xenophon-urges-floor-price-on-cigarettes

Vocal critic of Cameron gets leading health watchdog role
Tory MP Sarah Wollaston has criticised the PM's failure to bring in plain cigarette packaging and minimum alcohol pricing

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/18/cameron-critic-health-watchdog-role-sarah-wollaston

Revealed: How cigarette packets might look under government plans to use gruesome images to put people off smoking
Plain packets could become law before May 2015, Number 10 suggests
Ministers say it will drive a ‘modest but important reduction’ in smoking
Drab brown packets will have to be covered in gruesome health warnings
Cancer charities urge government to 'move quickly' after repeated delays


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2671154/Revealed-How-cigarette-packets-look-plans-use-gruesome-images-people-smoking.html#ixzz35q6j6XKJ

Long-term smokers find plain-packaged cigarettes taste worse
Australian study also finds smokers can no longer differentiate between brands, saying they all taste the same

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jul/15/smokers-find-plain-packaged-cigarettes-taste-worse

Study finds cigarette smokers in Australia now support plain packaging
Despite Australian smokers being against it before implementation, survey data suggests overall support for the tobacco control policy after its introduction there

http://www.theguardian.com/science/sifting-the-evidence/2014/nov/17/study-finds-cigarette-smokers-in-australia-now-support-plain-packaging