tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585028625507474093.post4453687074828117334..comments2023-10-17T15:56:22.827+01:00Comments on Velvet Glove, Iron Fist: EC consultation backfires spectacularlyChristopher Snowdonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15963753745009712865noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585028625507474093.post-89661787861895588382011-08-01T02:32:33.960+01:002011-08-01T02:32:33.960+01:00I have read the report in its entirety. It is a co...I have read the report in its entirety. It is a con.<br /><br />The 'fallback' situation is 'the status quo'. As the report says, States have signed up to the Framework Convention and are legally obliged to conform. Snus is just a minor issue. <br /><br />The whole tenor of the report is that some say this and some say that. The implication is this: "We will carry on as normal - although we might withdraw the ban on snus" <br />Yawn. Yawn. What about the victimisation of smokers? <br /><br />I confidently predict a legalisation of snus and a further turning of the screw on smokers. Care to bet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585028625507474093.post-64974608450139656662011-07-31T22:17:55.489+01:002011-07-31T22:17:55.489+01:00This is the direct link to the report:-
http://ec...This is the direct link to the report:-<br /><br />http://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/docs/consultation_report_en.pdfEddie Dnoreply@blogger.com