Nine EU Countries Object to Ireland’s Plain Tobacco Packaging Proposal
As Ireland seeks to become the first country in Europe and the second country in the world to require that all tobacco products come in…
Cigars Avoid U.K. Plain Packaging Requirement
Yesterday, the United Kingdom Department of Health (DH) launched a public consultation period regarding the latest plain packaging proposals for tobacco products. Formally titled, “Consultation…
WTO To Hear Arguments from Cuba and Dominican Republic on Plain Packaging This Week
After formal objections of several countries over Australia’s requirement that tobacco products come in plain packaging, the World Trade Organization’s disputes settlement body will hear…
New Zealand Begins Path Toward Plain-Packaging
New Zealand’s government has begun the process of requiring plain-packaging for all tobacco products sold in the country, a move that came to light recently…
Plain-packaging for Tobacco Being Requested in Québec
The Health Committee of Québec’s National Assembly is scheduled to hear from several anti-tobacco groups on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the Canadian Cancer Society who…
Press Release: The Dominican Republic Held Consultations With Australia Regarding Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products
October 1, 2012 (Geneva, Switzerland) — The Dominican Republic has held consultations with Australia in its dispute regarding Australia’s measures mandating the plain packaging of…
Australia’s High Court Upholds Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
Plain packaging on cigars and other tobacco products is about to become a reality in Australia, as the country’s High Court upheld the constitutionality of…
Press Release: Dominican Republic Requests WTO Consultations With Australia Concerning Plain Packaging for Tobacco Products
July 18, 2012 (Geneva, Switzerland) — The Dominican Republic today requested formal consultations with Australia under the dispute settlement procedures of the World Trade Organization…
