In support of World Anti-Counterfeiting Day on the 11th June 2009, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “All smuggled tobacco poses a serious threat to legitimate manufacturers and retailers. Although they may be tempted by a cheaper product, we urge smokers...
This evening the House of Lords voted in favour of implementing a ban on the display of tobacco products at the point of sale. Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “This ban is unnecessary and unjustified. It is also unwanted...
Evidence provided to the Scottish Health and Sports Committee who are considering the Executives Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 22). Download Document....
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to increase tobacco taxes in today’s Budget, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “The increase in tobacco tax announced today will do nothing to reduce the level of tobacco smuggling and crossborder shopping which lost the...
Responding to the announcement of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill, Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), commented: “This bill contains provisions that would implement a ban on the display of tobacco products at the point of...
Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), commented: “We welcome the Scottish government's plans to increase enforcement of the laws on illegal and underage sales of tobacco products. We are confident the proposals to clamp down on the flourishing black market will build on...
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) responded today to the publication of the Health Bill that contains measures to ban the display of tobacco products and to restrict vending machines. Christopher Ogden, Chief Executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), said: “The TMA agrees with the government objective...
The tobacco industry today reacted with disbelief to the news that the Government intends to press ahead with a ban on the display of tobacco products, despite widespread political and business opposition, and the lack of credible evidence that a ban would...
The TMA [1] welcomes the publication today by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the UK Border Agency (UKBA) of a revised strategy to combat tobacco smuggling. Since the Tackling Tobacco Smuggling (TTS) strategy was introduced in 2000 the level of tobacco smuggling...
From 1 October 2008 the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association is reminding retailers of the start of new UK legislation requiring pictorial health warnings to be displayed on all tobacco products manufactured for the UK market. The first packs will arrive in outlets soon after...