Archive for January, 2008

EU to take Austria to court over minimum cigarette prices

The EU Commission is going to take Austria to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the issue of the minimum price for cigarettes that Austrian law imposes. Continue

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Yesmoke Cigarette Factory – The Filter Rod Manufacturing

The machineries are an integrated tow opening and plug making combination for the production of cellulose acetate filter rods. They handle all current types of cellulose acetate and liquid plasticizer, with all controls in easy access while the roll area is safely guarded with transparent covers. After they have been produced, the filters are distributed to the cigarette-making machinery.

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EU court rejects Japan Tobacco appeal over Camel trademark

In 2000, Portuguese coffee manufacturer Torrefaccao Camelo applied for the registration of a trademark consisting of a picture of a camel, palm trees and pyramids for a brand of its roasted coffee. Continue

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Half in Austria Oppose Restaurant Smoking Ban

Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research - Many Austrians disagree with enacting a full prohibition on smoking in restaurants and other establishments were food is served, according to a poll by OGM. 50 per cent of respondents oppose a ban, while 42 per cent support it. Continue

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After Successful U.S. Suits, Nigeria Takes on Big Tobacco

LAGOS, (IPS) - Cigarette packs sold in Nigeria carry a health warning: ‘‘The Federal Ministry of Health warns that cigarette smokers are liable to die young.’’ But, says the government, this warning has not stopped many Nigerian youngsters from smoking. Continue

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