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Jump to full article: Buzz Santé (fr), 2009-10-19
Intro: GOOGLE TRANSLATION:
At the time of the fight against tobacco use is increasing (increase of 10% next tobacco endorsement under shock images on cigarette packs), a new provision could face a paradox. Thus, reveal Les Echos, under the transposition of a European directive on excise duties (indirect taxes) levied on tobacco and alcohol, cigarette sales should be possible on the Internet "by 1 April 2010 ".
The daily quoted the ministry's budget, that "the conditions of application of the Directive are far from being arbitrated. "But, adds the journalist, it does not seem possible to put the spirit in question. "The information Voices has led to an immediate denial from the ministry. "The sale of tobacco through the Internet is not permitted in France," says a press release stating that "it is not intended to authorize soon.
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