Health Canada cracks down on flavoured tobacco targeting young smokers

Health Minister Rona Ambrose is proposing regulatory amendments that would further restrict access to the tobacco products and close what Health Canada calls a “loophole” in the current rules. Her office has announced a 30-day consultation period starting Oct. 10, during which stakeholders will be asked to submit their recommendations to the government. Canada was the first country in the world to take action on flavoured tobacco products in 2010, banning the use of flavoured additives that contributed to making cigarettes, little cigars and blunt wraps more appealing to youth. Read more here.