Restriction of tobacco and alcohol advertising in Vaud too

On Thursday, the Vaud government presented a draft law to restrict the advertising of tobacco and alcohol with more than 15 percent by volume. However, advertising for cigars and alcohol in the press, in cinemas, at points of sale and at sporting and cultural events would continue to be permitted. The reason for this decision lies in the fact that tobacco producers sponsor these events with up to CHF 2 million per year. The bill will be decided in the Vaud cantonal parliament in November. The law will come into force at the beginning of 2007 at the earliest.