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COUN>RY NWS IN BRLRF Argentina: Congress is considering a ban on all cigarette ads, prohibition of smoking in public places and a ban on cigarette sales to children under 16. (For more information: Dr. C. Alvarez Herrera, Argentinian League Against Cancer, Ia Pampa 2976-70, Buenos Aires 1428). Austratia: Australian Health Ministers agreed on a new system of health warnings on cigarettes and other tobacco products. (For more information: Australian Consumers Association, 57 Carrington Road, Marrickville NSW 2204). Brazil: Regulations issued by National Sports Council to forbid propaganda and licity for tobacco, alcoholic beverages and hazardous games. Fbr more information: PROCON, Av. Angelica, No. 2488, 01228 Sao Paulo- SP). Cannada: Government is launching $ 15 million anti-smoking campaign. (From: AA Intelligence Summary no. 49). Fi nl s3nd : Seminar on price policy and health promotion with case study on tobacco, organised October 1985 by WHO Regional Office for Airope and Finland's National Health Board. (For more information: Matti Rimpela, Dept. of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Haartmenk 3, PC FF 00290, Helsinki). Gsrmaqy: Youth organisations together with parents' and teachers' organisations have joined forces to initiate a nation wide campaign against publicity of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and pharmaceuticals. (From: ICAA News, September 1985). Hong Kong: Government Broadcasting Review Board has recommended a ban on cigarette TV ads. (For more information: Dr. Judith Mackay, Riftswood, 9th Milestone. Lot 147, Clearwater Bay Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Ice7.an{d: ; Decline;of sales of tobacco products during first six months of 1985. Iceland introduced tougher anti-smoking measures January 1985. (For more information: Consumers Union of Iceland, P.O. Box 1096, 121 Reijkjavik). India: Consumer organisations and health groups are setting up a co-ordinated action plan to fight smoking promotion. (For more information: Consumer Guidance Society of India, Hutment J, Mahapalika Marg., Opp. Cama Hospital, Bombay 400 001). Indonesia: National Heart Foundation launched campaign against cigarette smoking. (For more information: Ms. Tini Hadad, YCK, Jalan Ciasem No.2, Cikini, Jakarta Pusat 10330).

Ita7y: Government is considering ci ette ta~c +~ith proceeds to go to prevention of forest fires. ~om: AA Intelligence Suamary Bulletin, no. 48 October/November 1985). Japan: Foundation of Tobacco Problems Information Center. The new center will be headed by Dr. Hirayama. (For more information: Dr. Wanatabe, Kenenken, 1-7-3 Chiyodaku, Tokyo 102). Ma7aysia: Rothman's Malaysia announced restructuring of their shares. (For more information: Dr. Teoh Soong Kee, c/o MMA, 124 Jalan Pa.har~D, 53000 Kuala Lumpur). Netherlands: Tobacco industry launched a campaign called 'Smoking should be allowed'. Dutch parliament is reconsidering tobacco law. (For more information: Foundation for Smoking and Health, Frederi'K Hendriklaan 34A, 2582 BC The Hague). New Zealand: Submission to Board on Toxic Substances to call for a ban on the advertising and promotion of tobacco products. Tobacco is registered as a toxic substance. (For more information: Consumers' Institute, Private Bag, Te Aro, Wellington 1). Qatar: All tobacco product advertising and promotion, except newspaper ads, has been banned. (From: ASH Bulletin, no. 174 1985). Spain= . Ministry of Health is studying possibilities of prohibiting smoking in public places. (For more information: Carlos Ferreyra Nunez, Alcorisa 1-11D, 28043 Madrid 1). UK: ASH investigating possibilities of legal action on behalf of lung cancer victims against tobacco companies. (For more information: David Simpson, ASH, 5-11 Mortimer Street, London W1N). USA: FTC approved revised cigarette industry plans for quarterly rotation of health warnings on packs and in ads. (For more information: FTC, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington