Tobacco Advertising

[zipadeedodah]

Does anyone know what the current laws are regarding tobacco advertising? Is it totally banned now?

Thanks

[Octavius]

Advertising tobacco products on TV in the UK has been banned since the mid 1990s.

Tobacco advertising in shops and newsagents was outlawed in December 1999 and tobacco sponsorship of sports ended in 2003. After the British Grand Prix advertising ban came into effect, some tobacco producers switched to using logos or colour schemes similar to their usual adverts to promote their products at races. Tobacco-sponsored motor racing and other events from the wider world can still be televised in EU countries.

[Octavius]

More....

In shops, pubs and clubs the total advertising space for all tobacco companies will be limited to an A5-sized area. That areamust also include a health warning covering 30%.

For breaches of the Tobacco Advertising Act, fines of up to �5,000 or five months in prison can be imposed.

The regulations, enforced by Trading Standards officers, also mean that vending machines will only be able to carry a picture of the products on sale.

[zipadeedodah]

Thanks very much Octavius, you're a star!