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[Singapore] 3,800 fined for smoking in smoke-free zones in 2012

Singapore - Some 3,800 people were caught smoking in smoke-free zones this year.
TODAYonline (sg)
added Dec 10, 2012 11:40
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Electronic nicotine delivery systems: regulatory and safety challenges: Singapore perspective -- Cheah et al.

Based on samples tested in this study, many contain misleading information on product ingredients. The results show poor consistency between actual nicotine content analysed on ENDS cartridges and the amount labelled. These findings raise safety and effic
Tobacco Control
added Dec 2, 2012 13:34
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[Australia, Singapore] LETTER: Time for a ban on cigarette sales?

AsiaOne (sg)
added Dec 1, 2012 12:52
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[Singapore] LETTER: Review location of smoking 'oases'

At the bus stop opposite Temasek Polytechnic in Tampines, students waiting for buses are also subjected to cigarette smoke from a nearby smoking "oasis". The National Environment Agency should review the location of smoking oases.
AsiaOne (sg)
added Nov 29, 2012 13:49
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[Singapore] 3 errant cigarette sellers' licence revoked; 22 suspended

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) nabbed 25 tobacco retailers this year for illegally selling cigarettes to underage youth. Three tobacco licences were revoked while another 22 have been suspended for six months.
Straits Times (sg)
added Nov 28, 2012 04:47
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Singapore Seen - Women smoke at McDonald's non-smoking area and throw cigarette butts on ground

STOMPer mrsredferrarilady noticed two women who were smoking at the non-smoking section of McDonald's and throwing the cigarette butts on the ground.
STOMP (Straits Times Online Mobile Print) (sg)
added Nov 4, 2012 13:26
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[Singapore] Images on cigarette packs come to life for the kids

The display, on loan from the National University of Singapore (NUS), includes an ulcerated stomach and two hearts with clogged arteries, all preserved in glass casings. The specimens are part of a new anti-smoking pilot programme initiated by Alexandra
AsiaOne (sg)
added Nov 2, 2012 12:39
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Singapore looks to boost women's health

New women's health initiative to assist women in Singapore.
Bikya Masr (eg)
added Sep 18, 2012 15:14
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[Singapore] New committee to promote women's health

With a need for greater awareness among women of health issues like obesity, binge drinking and smoking, a committee to champion women's health has been set up. Announcing the newly-formed Women's Health Advisory Committee yesterday, Minister of State fo
TODAYonline (sg)
added Sep 17, 2012 15:54
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[Singapore] Did you know? After July 2007 enforcement of the ban was responsibility of outlet owners

In Singapore, the first ban came into effect in October 1970 and covered restaurants.
Gulf News (ae)
added Sep 8, 2012 15:37
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