18th August 2008
The proposed ban on in-store tobacco displays could cost a minimum of £1,850 for each shop and up to £250 million across the industry, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has said.
In May, the Government set out a number of proposals designed to reduce the visibility of tobacco products. Among the proposals were those to restrict tobacco displays at point of sale, to ban the sale of packs of ten cigarettes and to outlaw tobacco in vending machines.
Interested parties have until 8 September to respond to the proposals.
The ACS said there is no evidence to show that the ban would work in the UK. It has instead called for it to be made illegal for adults to buy tobacco products for under-18s, and for a crackdown on illegal street sales of tobacco.
"Government has to take decisive action to tackle the insidious problem of illicit tobacco," said ACS Chief Executive James Lowman. "One in three young smokers get tobacco from the illicit trade, but as it stands almost nothing is being done to catch and deter those criminals that are selling tobacco to children on our streets."
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has said that a tobacco company should have the right to promote its brand as different to its competitors. "The display of product is essential to enable adult consumers to make an informed choice based on availability, price and brand from a wide range of tobacco products," a spokesman said.
The World Health Organisation has urged governments around the world to ban all tobacco advertising and promotions.
Ban on tobacco displays 'could cost £250 million'
In May, the Government set out a number of proposals designed to reduce the visibility of tobacco products. Among the proposals were those to restrict tobacco displays at point of sale, to ban the sale of packs of ten cigarettes and to outlaw tobacco in vending machines.
Interested parties have until 8 September to respond to the proposals.
The ACS said there is no evidence to show that the ban would work in the UK. It has instead called for it to be made illegal for adults to buy tobacco products for under-18s, and for a crackdown on illegal street sales of tobacco.
"Government has to take decisive action to tackle the insidious problem of illicit tobacco," said ACS Chief Executive James Lowman. "One in three young smokers get tobacco from the illicit trade, but as it stands almost nothing is being done to catch and deter those criminals that are selling tobacco to children on our streets."
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has said that a tobacco company should have the right to promote its brand as different to its competitors. "The display of product is essential to enable adult consumers to make an informed choice based on availability, price and brand from a wide range of tobacco products," a spokesman said.
The World Health Organisation has urged governments around the world to ban all tobacco advertising and promotions.
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