The allegation is, cigarette logos are amply used in two of German grands prix and on F1 cars. From their it spreads to television and print editorials. The European Commission (EC) in this context said Germany and Luxembourg are unsuccessful in banning cigarette advertising on radio and in numerous print publications which is breach of continent’s new rules. EC may slap a huge fine unless Germany does not alter its cigarette advert plan in coming two months.
EC is also investigating whether other countries are following the directives or not. And it seems if it finds things are not going according to the provisions of directive it won’t hesitate to take a strong step.
The crackdown follows a formal complaint by Action on Smoking and Health, an anti-smoking organization. Spain has recently come into compliance and Portugal has told the group it is moving in that direction.
via [news.monstersandcritics]
