New Sri Lanka tobacco bill threatens self-service sales

Gavin Lipsith

15-Jul-2006

Industry campaigners are awaiting clarification on a bill that could threaten self-service sales of tobacco products throughout Sri Lanka

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The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol bill, due to be implemented by mid-August, imposes several restrictions on the sale of tobacco products and industry stakeholders are seeking further details

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