Archive for April, 2006

Anti-smoking campaign catches the eye

April 30, 2006 | Swissinfo.org

As of next Monday all cigarette packages in Switzerland will have to carry large-size health warnings. Continue

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Bogus fags worth Rs.45 m seized

Dailynews.lk

COLOMBO: Six million cigarettes worth Rs.45 million were examined and fumigated prior to their destruction by the Custom officers yesterday at the Custom Office premises, Customs assistant director K.A. Dharmasena told the Daily News. Continue

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Philip Morris apologises for using Maori name and images to sell cigarettes

Abc.net.au

EDMOND ROY: The world's biggest tobacco company, Philip Morris, has issued an unprecedented apology to New Zealand Maori for using their name and image to sell a brand of cigarettes. Continue

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“Mall” helps educate youth on cigarette, drug abuse

April 29, 2006 | Channelnewsasia.com

SINGAPORE : The Addiction Mall is not a new shopping centre in town; rather, it is an exhibition centre that aims to educate youth on the hazards of cigarette and drug abuse. Continue

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War on counterfeit goods

Ameinfo.com

Dubai Customs has teamed with federal ministries and government bodies to put in place an action plan to combat the growing threat of counterfeit goods. Continue

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