when was smoking advertising banned in the uk
Tobacco advertising The first calls to restrict advertising came in 1962 from the Royal College of Physicians, who highlighted the health problems and recommended stricter laws on the sale and advertising of tobacco products. In 1971, an agreement between the government and the tobacco industry saw the inclusion of health warnings on all cigarette packets. All television commercials for cigarettes were banned on 1 August 1965, although commercials for loose tobacco and cigars continued until 1991.[51][52]
Tobacco packaging warning messages In 1966, the United States became the first nation in the world to require a health warning on cigarette packages.[45][46]
Tobacco packaging warning messages In 1966, the United States became the first nation in the world to require a health warning on cigarette packages.[50][51]
Tobacco packaging warning messages In 1966, the United States became the first nation in the world to require a health warning on cigarette packages.[42][43]