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January 16, 2023 No Responses

Mexico bans smoking in public places

Mexico introduced a total ban on smoking in public spaces, including parks, beaches, hotels and restaurants. The ban is effective since Sunday 15 January and is one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. Advertising, promotion and sponsorship of...

January 8, 2023 No Responses

In Spain tobacco companies will pay for cleaning up cigarette butts

Cigarette butts can be harmful to the environment, as they are the most common form of litter and take up to 10 years to decompose, they can also be harmful to wildlife if ingested. Spanish government came up with a...

December 14, 2022 No Responses

New Zealand bans smoking for next generation

New Zealand passed a law on Tuesday banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. This is the world”s first legislation to phase out smoking for future generations. “Thousands of people will live longer,...