Tobacco firms accused of using gimmicks to subvert plain packaging.

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Tobacco companies have been accused of undermining plain packaging laws by introducing gimmicks that ensure their cigarettes stand out from rival products but do not breach regulations.

A report in the British Medical Journal’s BMJ Open publication found that global tobacco companies adopted subtle marketing techniques to replace traditional cigarette branding, which was banned in the UK in 2016.

One of the MPs who pioneered the legislation said ministers should consider tightening up the law to eliminate loopholes detailed in the report, written by academics at the University of Bath.

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It makes me wonder how many facts and figures, tar ratings etc etc that these filthy companies try and defend, even down to the packaging🚬⚰️😡they seem to find ways to still advertise these vile sticks. Ooh makes me so mad. Even with only packets of 20 ,costing around £10 people still continue to buy them. If they could only see some of our members including myself, who from 16/17yrs old was a smoker for near on 25yrs (im too embarrassed to give exact number of years 🙊). See how these cigarettes damaged our lungs and the price you will most likely pay for having done this.

Glad you are all safely home and holiday went off brilliantly and gave you a real boost.