The government dismissed concerns about black market sales. Read More
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A recent excise duty increase has doubled the price difference between legal and illegal cigarettes.Read More
But the new government is keen to avoid a rise in cross-border trade.Read More
The illegal cigarettes were warehoused in Gosselies and Anderlecht. Read More
Revenue collected remains only a fraction of that extracted from traditional tobacco products. Read More
The tax increased by 10.1 percent in line with the retail price index plus 2 percent. Read More
None of the current tobacco product advertising restrictions apply to e-cigarettes.Read More
Tax hikes discriminate against poorer smokers and boost black market, say critics.Read More
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