CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Under plain packaging laws, all tobacco products must: be packaged in a certain colour. display brand names in certain ways. display the required text and graphic health warnings.

Detailed explanation-2: -The removal of branding on cigarette packaging is a regulation of nicotine marketing and aims to deter smoking by removal of positive associations of brands (including design and symbol) with the consumption of tobacco. It also aims to remove an available avenue of brand advertising for cigarette companies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plain packaging, also known as standardised packaging, was fully implemented in the UK in May 2017 for factory-made cigarettes and roll-your-own/hand-rolling tobacco. The policy stipulates the removal of all brand images, colours and promotions from tobacco product packaging.

Detailed explanation-4: -Together, we’ve changed the law - which will protect children for generations. As of May 2016, all tobacco products will have to be sold in drab, standardised packaging, instead of their current colourful, branded packs.