Flavoured Tobacco Banned In Canada
Posted July 5, 2010 3:16 pm.
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As of Monday, selling flavoured tobacco is prohibited in Canada.
That includes cigarettes, little cigars and blunt wraps, which are often purchased by children and teenagers.
“The Government of Canada has delivered on its promise to protect young people from tobacco industry marketing practices that encourage them to smoke,” Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, said in a statement.
“The amendments to the Tobacco Act position Canada as a world leader in tobacco control.”
The Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed at Youth Act, which became law on October 8, 2009, included a transition period for retailers and manufacturers to adjust to some of the changes.
On April 6, a ban on the sale, including retail and duty-free, of little cigars and blunt wraps packaged in less than 20 units, came into effect.
Health Canada will be actively monitoring manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers to ensure compliance.
