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Forest demands "root and branch" review of tobacco regulations
Wed 16th May, 2018
Forest has called for an independent "root and branch" review of the impact of all tobacco regulations introduced in the UK since 2010, including plain packaging and the behind-the-counter display ban.
Forest Ireland condemns motion to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas
Tue 24th April, 2018
Reports suggest Minister for Health Simon Harris will today ask for Cabinet approval for a proposal tabled by Fine Gael Senators.
Smoking on screen: Forest condemns "attack on artistic freedom"
Sun 15th April, 2018
Attempts to reduce the amount of smoking on TV and in films would be a “gross attack on artistic freedom” and a “worrying attempt to rewrite history”, says Forest.
Forest critical of opinion that EU ban on snus is "valid"
Thu 12th April, 2018
Forest has criticised the opinion of a leading advisor to the European Court of Justice after he announced that the EU ban on the sale of snus, a smokeless tobacco pouch, is "valid".
Forest criticises UK government plan to introduce excise duty on heated tobacco
Tue 13th March, 2018
"Why would any government want to undermine the future of a product that may encourage smokers to quit voluntary and without coercion?"
Lift ban on vaping on hospital grounds, says Forest
Tue 27th February, 2018
Forest has urged NHS Grampian to allow the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices on hospital grounds.
Forest Ireland criticises ban on smoking at three mental health units in Cork
Tue 27th February, 2018
"As a mental health patient your independence is inevitably restricted. Banning smoking adds to the loss of autonomy."
Ireland: Forest attacks proposal to ban smoking in outdoor areas where food is served
Mon 26th February, 2018
A ban on smoking in al fresco dining areas would be "unfair and unreasonable" and will "do nothing to improve public health".
War on smoking has gone far enough, Forest tells mayor
Mon 12th February, 2018
Forest has criticised proposals to extend smoke-free areas in Greater Manchester and introduce licensing of tobacco retailers.
E-cigarettes: "You can't force smokers to switch if they don't want to"
Tue 6th February, 2018
Forest gives guarded welcome to Public Health England's latest declaration of support for e-cigarettes.
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