Following years of nasty negotiations with massive industry lobbying and the resign of a health commissioner due to bribery accusations the EU finally took a decision on new and tougher tobacco rules. Bigger warning signs on cigarette packages and a ban of certain characterizing flavours are some results. The new regulations also include e-cigarettes which are to be classified either as medicine or as tobacco. The tobacco industry says tougher rules will encourage smuggling. EU politicians say it will save lives.
EU set to save lives with tougher rules for tobacco products including e-cigarettes newspaper mockup
Following years of nasty negotiations with massive industry lobbying and the resign of a health commissioner due to bribery accusations the EU finally took a decision on new and tougher tobacco rules. Bigger warning signs on cigarette packages and a ban of certain characterizing flavours are some results. The new regulations also include e-cigarettes which are to be classified either as medicine or as tobacco. The tobacco industry says tougher rules will encourage smuggling. EU politicians say it will save lives.
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