15 August 2016 / Categories: Healthy City New Tobacco Packaging Laws Welcomed in Cumbria Any branding on tobacco packaging will now have to be removed and all companies will have to conform to the following standardised regulations: The material, size, shape, and opening mechanism of packaging; The colour of packaging and cigarettes; The font, colour, size, case, and alignment of text. This only applies to any cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products manufactured for sale in the UK from the 20th May. There is a one year translational period for the sell-through of old stock. From 21st May 2017 any tobacco products on sale in the UK must comply with these regulations. Colin Cox, Cumbria County Council's Director of Public Health, said: "This is a proud moment for public health in the fight to reduce smoking prevalence. Many of us have worked on this for a number of years. "The percentage of young people smoking in Cumbria has steadily and dramatically decreased since 2003, which is a trend that we are delighted about. These new laws can only help contribute to this decline and ultimately cut the risks associated with smoking, saving more lives." Previous Article Local Healthy Options Award Next Article Carlisle Youth Council 'So What?' Mental Health Campaign Print 7762 Rate this article: No rating Tags: tobacco smoking standardised packaging