U.K.’s Government Proposes Generational Tobacco Ban, Plain Packaging & More (Update)
If passed, the updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make the U.K. one of the most anti-tobacco countries in the world. However, the updated version of the bill does not include a ban on outdoor pub smoking.
Dutch Government Eyes Plain Packaging for Cigars & E-Cigarettes
Over the last five years, The Netherlands has been moving towards plain packaging. If approved, this change could go into effect as early as next year.
France to Ban Smoking at Public Parks & Beaches, Eyes Plain Packaging for All Tobacco Products
France’s Minister of Health has also called for a minimum price for a pack of cigarettes and a ban on single-use vaping products.
Hong Kong Considering Generational Tobacco Ban, Higher Taxes, Plain Packaging & More
Hong Kong’s Health Bureau is surveying residents on potential new tobacco regulations encompassing everything from increased tobacco taxes to nicotine limits to a generational tobacco ban.
Oman Approves Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
The new requirements will apply to cigars.
The Netherlands Moving Towards Plain Packaging for Cigars
The European Cigar Manufacturers Association warns that the Netherlands is headed towards plain packaging for cigars.
World Trade Organization Upholds Australia’s Plain Packaging Requirement
The World Trade Organization’s Appellate Body has issued a ruling supporting Australia’s tobacco plain packaging requirements and dismissing claims made by the Dominican Republic and…
Turkey’s Plain Packaging Requirement Takes Effect
Just about a year ago, Turkey announced it would be joining the list of countries switching to plain packaging for cigarettes and other tobacco products….
Singapore Plain Packaging Goes Into Effect July 2020
All tobacco products sold in Singapore will be required to be sold in plain packaging effective July 1, 2020. The country has set the deadline…
Canada’s Plain Packaging Going into Effect Nov. 8
In May 2018, the Canadian Parliament passed a sweeping package of anti-tobacco legislation known as S-5 that cleared the way for Health Canada, the government…
Thailand Adopting Plain Packaging in 2019
By September, all tobacco products sold in Thailand will be sold in plain packaging. Thailand will be the first Asian country to adopt plain packaging….
