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The European Union moved further on Friday toward a major clampdown on tobacco, with member states backing plans for bigger and bolder health warnings on cigarette packs and bans on most flavorings like menthol.
Under the proposals, mandatory warnings would take up 65 percent of tobacco packaging and be more prominent, with the inclusion of gruesome pictorials.
Friday's plan of the member states now goes for negotiation to the European Parliament, where even tougher curbs on the use of tobacco might be sought.
"We have an opportunity today to step up to the mark, or we can walk away and fail our children," said Irish Health Minister James Reilly.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-06-21/eu-pushes-ahead-with-anti-tobacco-plans
Under the proposals, mandatory warnings would take up 65 percent of tobacco packaging and be more prominent, with the inclusion of gruesome pictorials.
Friday's plan of the member states now goes for negotiation to the European Parliament, where even tougher curbs on the use of tobacco might be sought.
"We have an opportunity today to step up to the mark, or we can walk away and fail our children," said Irish Health Minister James Reilly.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-06-21/eu-pushes-ahead-with-anti-tobacco-plans