Labour accused David Cameron of giving in to the demands of tobacco lobbyist Lynton Crosby today, after the government confirmed it was postponing plans for
plain tobacco packaging.
Focusing on the images and motifs that became hallmarks of his career, this book features approximately 100 works — from his paintings
of tobacco packages of the early 1920s, the abstract Egg Beater series, and the WPA murals of the 1930s, to the majestic works of his last two decades.
While
tobacco packaging regulation is quite strict, the best practices on labelling for most food and non-alcoholic drinks include flagging any coloured dies, allergens, calorie content, ingredients and the use of genetically modified ingredients.
A recent study found that gruesome pictorial warnings
on tobacco packaging increased smokers» likelihood of quitting more than textual warnings (like «smoking kills») did.
«You said you weren't lobbied by Lynton Crosby but can you answer this word, did you
discuss tobacco packaging, the word «discuss»,» ITN's Lucy Manning asked him.
We didn't find any studies on whether
changing tobacco packaging affects the number of young people starting to smoke, and we look forward to further research on this topic.»
Standardized
tobacco packaging places restrictions on the appearance of tobacco packs so that there is a uniform colour (and in some cases shape), with no logos or branding apart from health warnings and other government - mandated information; the brand name appears in a prescribed uniform font, colour, and size.
«As the doors shut on tobacco retail displays, we can look forward to the last main channel of tobacco promotion, the current glitzy and
attractive tobacco packaging, being closed off with the vote for standardised packaging coming soon.»
This includes increased taxes, putting tobacco out of sight in shops, getting rid of cigarette vending machines and most recently plain,
standardised tobacco packaging.
Back in 2012, in an effort to deter smokers from reaching for a pack of cigarettes, the Australian government hired a market research agency to determine «the world's ugliest color»
for tobacco packaging.
But
its tobacco packaging business suffered from weaker market conditions in Asia and a decision by European customers to back off their orders.
Occupying leading positions in extrusion, metalising, laminates, lacquering, printing and finishing, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging has key strengths in the supply of food and beverage packaging, biodegradable and environmentally friendly packaging, confectionery and bakery packaging, dairy packaging,
tobacco packaging, and industrial and horticultural packaging.
Earlier this week the Public Health Research Consortium published «Plain
tobacco packaging: a systematic review».
Mr. Megna said there had been extension discussions with the Legislature about
the tobacco package but could not say whether it would pass.
A Cochrane Review published today finds standardized
tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.
«Experts urge government to publish draft regulations on plain
tobacco packaging.»
Painted fibreglass, cigarettes, cigarette packaging,
tobacco packaging, cigarette papers, matches, tissues, sweet wrappings, crisp packets, swizzle sticks, drug paraphernalia, paper and ash
Stuart Davis: In Full Swing passes over the artist's earliest efforts to begin in 1921 with his breakthrough paintings of
tobacco packages.
The magic of marketing: Brand identity and smoking behavior This week, ASHES reviews a study that tested whether standardizing
tobacco packaging is related to reduced smoking and brand identification.