TMA opposes ban on tobacco display

摘要

UK: The Tobacco Manufacturers Association (TMA) HAS responded to the publication of the Health Bill that contains measures to ban the display of tobacco products and to restrict vending machines. Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturersl Association (TMA), said: "The TMA agrees with the government objective to reduce youth smoking but we continue to oppose a ban on tobacco display. The Health Billrnproposal is not supported by robust evidence will not achieve the stated public health benefit and could have serious unintended consequences, such as disproportionately affecting small businesses and increasing illicit trade.