Moreover, moderate drinking can have social and economic implications, potentially affecting relationships and work performance
Illegal tobacco also puts legitimate retailers at a serious disadvantage and takes footfall and profit away from law-abiding stores. Last year, JTI launched The It Costs More Than You Think campaign - - which outlines the risks of selling illegal tobacco, alongside helpful tips on how to spot illegal tobacco products and report stores selling illegal goods.
It would also reduce costs associated with the collection of plastic waste, recycling of plastic waste as well as industrial composting, the TII statement added
Some consumers report relief, but large-scale clinical trials are still needed
The tobacco bill, which aims to increase cigarette production, was initially rejected from the 2016 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) by the Health Ministry