This independent review forms part of the consultation on plain cigarette packaging and admits that there is a pervasive lack of evidence: «Many of the studies use hypothetical scenarios, and are therefore not truly able to test how individuals would react or behave if plain packaging was to be introduced». (politics.co.uk)
Reports that a consultation on introducing plain cigarette packaging was to be launched by the Department of Health in spring 2012 attracted strong criticism from the tobacco industry. (politics.co.uk)
Initial skirmishes are taking place over plans to impose plain cigarette packaging, ahead of a public consultation this spring. (politics.co.uk)