France takes major step towards standardized packs

France’s lower house of parliament yesterday passed a number of measures, one of which would require cigarettes to be sold from May next year in standardized packaging with graphic health warnings, according to a story by Emile Picy for Reuters, relayed by the TMA.

The measures include, too, a ban on smoking in cars carrying ‘children’ and a ban on the use of e-vapor products in offices and on public transport.

Beyond tobacco, the measures include one aimed at fighting anorexia and one aimed at ensuring that doctor consultations are generally free for patients at the point of use.

The bill will now go to the upper house.