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Laws Against Smoking Could Become Effective In ’09

Provisions on the obligation for separation between smoking and non-smoking public areas and the prohibition of tobacco advertising outside points of tobacco sale physical might come into force on January 1, 2009, while the initial deadline mentioned in the draft laws on this topic was July 1, 2008
Laws Against Smoking Could Become Effective In ’09
29 ian. 2008, 18:09, English
Romanian Ministry of Health Officials talked with cigarette maker representatives, representatives of companies active in areas connected to the tobacco industry and those of civil society on the draft ordinances amending the law on advertising and sponsorship for tobacco products, as well as the law for the prevention and fight against the effects of tobacco products.
 
"A series of measures will become effective before the original deadline. For others, we can convene on a waiting period before applying them. (..) We could move the deadline to January 1, 2009," said Romanian health minister Eugen Nicolaescu, who attended the debate.
 
Deadline was requested by representatives of cigarette makers, those of companies selling tobacco products and companies in the advertising industry.