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Tobacco Advertising
Retailers need to be aware about new laws that came
into force on 21 December 2004, which strictly controls
the amount of tobacco advertising allowed in their shops.
Under the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Point
of Sale) Regulations 2004, retailers can no longer advertise
tobacco products in their premises, other than at the
point of sale and any display material will be restricted
to A5 size.
Advertising tobacco products on posters in shop windows,
or on sandwich boards or awnings outside premises is
now prohibited.
It is now an offence to advertise in any way other
than within these strictly controlled guidelines, and
any advert that is used must include the warning "Smoking
Kills " or "Smoking seriously harms you and
others around you", as well as the NHS Smoking
Helpline number, 0800 1690169.
Any South Tyneside retailer who would like further
information should contact
us.
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