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[UK-Scotland] Tobacco firm to challenge plain cigarette pack plan

THE tobacco giant JTI is preparing to challenge the Scottish Government's plain cigarette packets plans in an advertising campaign next week. It will reveal correspondence, obtained through Freedom of Information, from the Department of Health in which
The Scotsman (uk)
added Apr 7, 2013 10:22
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[UK-Scotland] Illegal cigarette sales increased by almost half in last year

THE number of potentially dangerous illegal cigarettes ­being sold in Scotland has ­increased by almost half in the last year, according to a new report. The report shows that 10 out of every 100 packets of cigarettes or loose tobacco sold in 2012 are i
The Scotsman (uk)
added Nov 18, 2012 19:54
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[UK-Scotland] Imperial Tobacco launch challenge to display ban

Imperial Tobacco, who manufacture such brands as Lambert & Butler, Golden Virginia and Rizla, have launched the challenge to the ban due to concerns over the cost to retailers and a potential increase in illegal tobacco trade. Imperial believe the ban i
Edinburgh Journal (uk)
added Nov 21, 2012 16:39
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[UK-Scotland] Supermarkets removing cigarettes from stores and selling them in petrol stations to avoid tobacco tax

CRAFTY supermarket bosses are to exploit a legal loophole to scupper a Scottish Government tax on tobacco. Sainsbury's said they will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco in three main stores but will keep selling the products in attached petrol stations
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Jun 26, 2012 03:28
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[UK-Scotland] Important Things to Know about Nicotine Levels in E-Cigs

the one conclusion we can draw from the current body of knowledge is the fact that nicotine poisoning through electronic cigarette use is not a serious risk. That said, the sooner the industry can figure out a means of creating uniformity the better off t
The Glaswegian (uk)
added Jan 19, 2013 23:48
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[UK-Scotland] 'Rise' in smoking-related litter on Highland streets

The amount of cigarette ends being discarded on Highland streets has increased, according to Keep Scotland Beautiful.
BBC Online
added Jul 24, 2012 11:53
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[UK-Scotland] Anti-smoking groups call for e-cigarette regulation

ANTI-SMOKING groups in Scotland have spoken of an urgent need to regulate the use of e-cigarettes ... The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) is due to publish guidance next month which could effectively ban their use across the UK.
Herald Scotland (The Herald and Sunday Herald) (uk)
added Apr 24, 2013 09:52
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[UK-Scotland] Cigarettes and tobacco to be sold in plain packaging as Scotland bids to become 'smoke free' by 2034

HEALTH chiefs want cigarettes and other tobacco products to be sold in plain packaging. Scottish Public Health Minister Michael Matheson announced the move in a new strategy to help stop people smoking.
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Mar 27, 2013 12:03
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[UK-Scotland] Plan to ban cigarette display in shops faces Supreme Court challenge

The Scotsman (uk)
added Sep 29, 2012 17:19
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[UK-Scotland] Anger as tobacco firm contests benefits of plain packaging

Health campaigners have condemned a global tobacco company over its advertising campaign challenging the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. Japan Tobacco International (JTI) – makers of Silk Cut and Benson & Hedges –
The Independent (uk)
added Apr 8, 2013 09:29
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