In Europe banned menthol cigarettes

EU authorities continue to crusade against smoking. Now banned proved products with menthol, as well as a pack of 10 cigarettes.

the fight against smoking

By 2016, the sale of cigarettes of 10 pieces in the pack will be completely banned in the European Union, as members of parliament of the interstate organizations agreed on further tough measures to Anti-smoking . The European Parliament also decided to ban trafficking menthol cigarettes   by 2022. To these initiatives took the form of the law, they should support the authorities in all countries. After this bill once again held a hearing in the European Parliament and will come into force.

However, it is now clear that the governments of most of the EU will not interfere with the new laws. Europe is a real war against smoking and smokers every year life of these people is becoming more severe. Not only that cigarettes are supplied with frightening pictures and inscriptions, so their cost is still growing, and available places smoking is becoming less.

In addition, the EU is going to tighten and circulation of electronic cigarettes that are considered milder and less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. Advertising these gadgets will be subject to the same restrictions as normal and advertising of tobacco products. These measures are directed to the fight against smoking   women and youth.

The ban packs of 10 cigarettes - also from this series. Cheaper packs it became extremely popular among young smokers. Opponents of the ban believe that the EU authorities beat on low-income people for whom the acquisition of such packs is the only way. (READ MORE)

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