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Plain Packaging to Become Reality in Australia

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Last Wednesday, the Australia High Court upheld that country’s plain packaging act requiring tobacco companies to sell their products in olive-colored packages with graphic picture images of smoking-related illnesses.  That decision means that beginning December 1, 2012 cigarette packages will all … Continue reading →

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Picture the Truth

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

As for comparing colas and cigarettes or any other trademarked product, it is what happens when you use the product that is the real issue. Continue reading →

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Australia Fights Big Tobacco

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Australia is taking measures against the tobacco companies by the use of plain label cigarette packaging.  The tobacco companies will be allowed to include their name on the packaging, but in small, controlled font lettering. Click here for more information

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