Draft Regulations on Plain Packaging for Non-Cigarette Tobacco Products Released
The Australian Government has released draft regulations on plain packaging for non-cigarette tobacco products, including cigars and loose leaf tobacco, for public consultation and submissions by 20 January 2012.
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23 December 2011
The Australian Government today released draft regulations on plain packaging for non-cigarette tobacco products, including cigars and loose leaf tobacco, for public consultation and submissions by 20 January 2012.
The Government is proposing to amend the Tobacco Plain Packaging Regulations 2011, available at ComLaw website, in February 2012 to include additional specifications for non-cigarette tobacco products.
“We must challenge perceptions that cigars are in any way more glamorous, or a less harmful alternative, to cigarettes,” said Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek
“Cigars are at least as harmful as cigarettes when smoked at the same intensity and dosage, and there is no reason they should be treated differently in the plain packaging regime,” Ms Plibersek said.
Consideration was given in the drafting of these regulations to feedback from an earlier public consultation, which closed in October, on the physical features of the retail packaging.
The draft regulations and further details of the consultation process, including publication of submissions, will be available at the following website: visit your Health website.
For all media inquiries, please contact the Minister's Office on 02 6277 7220
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