BRUSSELS/LUXEMBOURG, June 22:
European Union health ministers agreed yesterday to ease tough planned restrictions on tobacco products to overcome opposition from some governments to the draft rules. The ministers rejected a ban on slim cigarettes proposed by the bloc’s executive, the European Commission, but said they should be sold in normal-sized packets to reduce their appeal. They also agreed to outlaw menthol cigarettes and other tobacco flavorings. (agencies)
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