Ban on labeling so-called healthier, light cigarettes could soon become a reality

The Health Ministry announced plans to sharpen the regulations concerning cigarette producers. The planned amendments envisage increased control over the manufacturers and their products. If they will not be respected, the Ministry will fine the companies up to zł. 500,000. The most significant change forbids cigarette producers to emphasize the lower level of harm by calling cigarettes "light", "superlight", "ultralight", "mild", "low-tar", or whatever, and printing such labels on the cigarette pack. After the new regulations enter into force, cigarette concerns will have one year to sell their supplies and begin production of new packs. (Puls Biznesu, p. 10) A.K.