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[Europe] MEPs struggle for consensus on tougher tobacco rules
the European Parliament's environment, health and food safety =committee discussed the almost 1,500 amendments that have been proposed to the European Commission's plans to revise the tobacco products directive. The most serious divisions are over the Com
Jun 6, 2013
European Voice (be)
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Jun 6, 2013 11:02
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[UK] Stephen Williams awarded by WHO - 05 June 2013
Stephen Williams MP receives an award from the World Health Organization for his work in tobacco control
Jun 6, 2013
Flickr
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Jun 6, 2013 10:57
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[UK] Taxman’s plan to stop tobacco smuggling goes up in smoke ($$)
The smuggling of legitimate British tobacco brands into the country is rising because HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been “too weak” in cracking down on manufacturers. In a damning report, the National Audit Office (NAO) said it had “major concerns”
Jun 6, 2013
Times Of London (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:54
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Injurious to health? Italy may ban smoking e-cigarettes in public places
The Italian health ministry's top advisory body has recommended a ban on the smoking of electronic cigarettes in public places and their sale to pregnant women and minors. The recommendation by the ministry's Superior Health Council came after France's
Jun 6, 2013
IANS - Indo-Asian News Service (in)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:50
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[UK] Councils join forces to showcase smoking issues
PUBLIC health experts in Staffordshire and Derbyshire are backing a national Government campaign highlighting the dangers of second-hand smoke.... The research by the Royal College of Physicians is being used to raise awareness of how the problem increa
Jun 6, 2013
Burton Mail (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:35
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[Africa, Egypt] Passive tobacco smoke deadly
Passive smoking causes diseases in 71 per cent of Egyptian houses. According to Dr Magdi Badran, a fellow and consultant at the Paediatrics Immunology Institute of Postgraduate Childhood Studies at Ain Shams University, women smokers have a greater risk
Jun 6, 2013
The Egyptian Gazette (eg)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:34
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RJ Reynolds Tobacco Jobs - Territory Manager (Sales Representative) / Trade Marketing ( VT) in Montpelier, Vermont, United States
We’re looking for employees who are hungry for responsibility, accountability and a chance to really make an impact! Our salespeople do this by educating and connecting with our adult tobacco consumers in a "1 to 1" manner with the purpose of gaining tri
Jun 6, 2013
Reynolds American (RAI)
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Jun 6, 2013 09:48
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[Vermont] State awarded $8.3 million in tobacco lawsuit
sets a precedent prohibiting unsubstantiated health claims. ... an important precedent applicable to many arenas of consumer protection ... the judge’s method for calculating violations perpetrated by a continually published website turns over a new leaf
Jun 6, 2013
VTDigger.org
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Jun 6, 2013 09:10
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The lawsuit was brought by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office in 2005 and focused on Reynolds’ Eclipse cigarette brand. The amount of the fine was announced Tuesday by Judge Dennis Pearson, who ruled in March 2010 that the advertising claims for Ecli
Jun 6, 2013
Winston-Salem (NC) Journal
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Jun 6, 2013 09:06
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[Asia, Korea - South] Smokers to be ineligible for Air Force pilots
Air Force said Wednesday it has decided to disqualify smokers from applying for its pilot selection test, drawing controversy over its legality and fairness. Starting next month, applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be eligible for fligh
Jun 6, 2013
Yonhap News Agency (kr)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:25