Amended rules increased size of health warnings to 85% of both sides from 40% on one side of packs
Large pictorial warning on tobacco packets is the most cost effective strategy to prevent youngsters from initiating use and provokes current users to quit the habit, they said
Strongly recommends National Tobacco Control Policy should be equitable, pragmatic and implementable
Few retailers were holding back stock until the government announced higher cigarette prices
Report says existing excise and VAT rates are insufficient to increase the prices of tobacco products, making them easily affordable