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As MPs are sent our message that tobacco packaging attracts customers, we look at just how important standardised packaging could be for public health. As MPs are sent our message that tobacco packaging attracts customers, we look at just how important standardised packaging could be for public health.

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 13 February 2013

13 February 2013

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An expert in the dodgy dealings of counterfeit goods shares his view that standardised tobacco packaging won't encourage the black market for illegal tobacco. An expert in the dodgy dealings of counterfeit goods shares his view that standardised tobacco packaging won't encourage the black market for illegal tobacco.

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 7 December 2012

7 December 2012

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Following our campaign - "The answer is plain" - we collect together the evidence for standardised tobacco packaging and highlight the support we've received. Following our campaign - "The answer is plain" - we collect together the evidence for standardised tobacco packaging and highlight the support we've received.

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 13 August 2012

13 August 2012

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Three recent studies underline the need for action on tobacco marketing, such as forcing tobacco companies to sell their wares in plain packs. Three recent studies underline the need for action on tobacco marketing, such as forcing tobacco companies to sell their wares in plain packs.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 7 August 2012

7 August 2012

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An issue as important as standardised tobacco packaging will always attract media attention - can you spot what's true and what isn't? An issue as important as standardised tobacco packaging will always attract media attention - can you spot what's true and what isn't?

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 11 May 2012

11 May 2012

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As Australia unveils the decision to remove branding from tobacco packaging, we ask an Australian public health expert for his view on this historic move. As Australia unveils the decision to remove branding from tobacco packaging, we ask an Australian public health expert for his view on this historic move.

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 9 May 2012

9 May 2012