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Australian evidence suggests removing colourful labels and replacing them with plain covers has deterred youngsters from lighting up.
Britain could follow Australia?s lead by banning flashy cigarette packaging.
It follows evidence that removing colourful labels and replacing them with plain covers has helped cut smoking and deterred youngsters from lighting up.
In December, Australia became the first country in the world to put all tobacco products in the same packs.
Ciggies and other products are now sold in packaging of a set colour, with only the brand and graphic warnings visible.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cigarettes-could-sold-plain-packets-1747588
Britain could follow Australia?s lead by banning flashy cigarette packaging.
It follows evidence that removing colourful labels and replacing them with plain covers has helped cut smoking and deterred youngsters from lighting up.
In December, Australia became the first country in the world to put all tobacco products in the same packs.
Ciggies and other products are now sold in packaging of a set colour, with only the brand and graphic warnings visible.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cigarettes-could-sold-plain-packets-1747588