Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
Summary
The UK government has asked Sainsbury's and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products because it believes this breaks the law. The government refers to a law from 2002 that bans tobacco advertising. Both supermarkets disagree with the government's view and plan to address the issue.Key Facts
- The UK government told Sainsbury's and Morrisons to stop advertising heated tobacco products.
- A law from 2002 bans tobacco ads, covering products meant to be smoked, sniffed, sucked, or chewed.
- Morrisons argues the law doesn't include heated tobacco products since they do not produce smoke.
- In June, the BBC found ads for a heated tobacco product called iQos in both supermarket chains.
- The government maintains that current laws apply to all tobacco products, including heated ones.
- Awareness of heated tobacco among young people has increased, according to surveys.
- Research suggests heated tobacco is less harmful than cigarettes but not as safe as vaping.
- The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently in parliament, aims to clearly ban all tobacco and vape ads.
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