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TRA Reaction to Delay In Display Ban in Scotland13 January, 2012 - The Scottish Government has announced a delay in the introduction of the tobacco display ban in Scotland in stores over 280 sq m from 1 April 2012 to a new date to be announced "in due course". In addition, the Government announced maximum storage unit display area allowed to be shown would be increased from 120 sq cm (one packet of cigarettes) to 1,000 sq cm. This compares to a much larger display area in the rest of the UK - 15,000 sq cm. Reacting to the announcement, a spokesman for the Tobacco Retailers Alliance commented: Read more... Add new comment
Plain Packaging15 December 2011 - PLAIN PACKAGING UPDATE - The government has announced that the consultation into the plain packaging of tobacco, which was due to begin by the end of this year, will now begin in "Spring 2012". We will keep you updated as to when the consultation process begins as it will be an opportunity for you to voice your views on the subject. For more on plain packaging, click on the "Retailer Zone" menu and then scroll down to the "Issues" section. Tobacco Display & Vending Bans - When Are They Happening?
All tobacco retailers will be affected by bans on your tobacco displays at different times, depending on the size, type and location of your store. Here below is the situation, as of November 2011:
For those shops over 280 sq metres (excluding bulk tobacconists and specialists), the ban on the display of tobacco is due to be brought in:
England - 6 April, 2012 Scotland - TBC Wales - TBC Northern Ireland - Spring, 2012
Shops of 280 Square Metres or less (plus all bulk tobacconists and specialists) For those shops of 280 sq metres or less in area, plus all bulk tobacconists and specialists, the ban on the display of tobacco is due to be brought in:
England - 6 April, 2015 Scotland - 1 April, 2015 Wales - 6 April, 2015 Northern Ireland - Spring, 2015
Vending Bans The introduction of a ban on vending has been / will be carried out on the following dates:
England - I October, 2011 Scotland - TBC Wales - 1 February, 2012 Northern Ireland - 1 February, 2012 |
| TRA Reaction to Delay In Display Ban in Scotland |
13 January, 2012 - The Scottish Government has announced a delay in the introduction of the tobacco display ban in Scotland in stores over 280 sq m from 1 April 2012 to a new date to be announced "in due course". In addition, the Government announced maximum storage unit display area allowed to be shown would be increased from 120 sq cm (one packet of cigarettes) to 1,000 sq cm. This compares to a much larger display area in the rest of the UK - 15,000 sq cm. Reacting to the announcement, a spokesman for the Tobacco Retailers Alliance commented: |
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| Six in 10 Shopkeepers Aware of Smuggled Tobacco Being Sold in their Area |
A new survey has found that six out of 10 (58%) corner shopkeepers are aware of smuggled tobacco being sold in their area. The survey was carried out by the Tobacco Retailers Alliance, which represents 26,000 independent shopkeepers across the UK.
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| New Welsh Campaign Warns Against Buying Smuggled Tobacco |
A new poster campaign – Don’t Be Tempted – has been launched in Wales to warn smokers against buying smuggled and counterfeit tobacco. The posters which are printed in Welsh are for retailers to display in their shop windows.
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