Scott Crosby Regional Tobacco Policy Manager, Yorkshire and the Humber, Wakefield Council
Abstract
In December 2012 Australia became the first nation on earth to introduce standardised plain packaging for tobacco products. The intention was to reduce the appeal of tobacco products to consumers, increase the effectiveness of health warnings and reduce the ability of the retail packaging of tobacco products to mislead consumers about the harmful effects of smoking or using tobacco products.
In May 2016 Britain stepped up. But are we ready to make the most of this major policy?
The workshop will explore the opportunities and help us maximise the public health benefits locally, regionally and nationally.
- Evidence from Australia
- Debunk the myths
- What are the opportunities
- What can we do to maximise the public health benefits locally, regionally and nationally
Source of funding: Directors of Public Health Network, Yorkshire and the Humber
