By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
  • Home
  • International
    InternationalShow More
    United Nations
    4th International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope And Action For Sustainable Development
    2 weeks ago
    The African Development Bank and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) scale up drive for sustainable urbanization in Africa
    AfDB, UN-Habitat Scale Up Drive For Sustainable Urbanisation In Africa
    2 weeks ago
    UN
    North Africa: Green Climate Fund Approves Record $300m For FAO-designed Projects In Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, The Sahel
    2 weeks ago
    UNICEF
    How Wars Across Middle East, North Africa Affecting Children – UNICEF
    2 weeks ago
    UNDP
    UN Development Programme Welcomes Historic Deal On Sustainable Development Even Amidst Global Turmoil
    3 weeks ago
  • Africa
    Africa
    Show More
    Top News
    Tanzania: United Nations Women Strengthen Voice And Agency Of Women With Disabilities
    2 years ago
    IRC
    Conflict And Climate Change In West Africa Require Solutions To Restore People’s Right To Aid And Protection – IRC
    2 years ago
    Niger Coup: PeacePro Tackles US Institute For Singing War Song
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    At Gender Statistics Forum, African Leaders Urge Renewed Commitment To Quality Gender Data
    2 weeks ago
    Ooni’s Wife, Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi Takes Ile Ife Royalty To ADWIN Launch In Cote d’Ivoire
    1 month ago
    Independent UN Body Finds Systemic Racism Against Africans And People Of African Descent
    1 month ago
    Public Exit: Why South Africa Businesses Are Moving To Private Cloud
    1 month ago
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
    Politics
    Show More
    Top News
    VIDEO: Political Thugs Unleash Mayhem On Lagosians, Voters Run For Safety During Presidential Poll
    2 years ago
    Adeleke To Aregbesola: I Will Make Sure I Complete Your Govt’s Abandoned Projects
    2 years ago
    It’s Landmark Judgement, Lagos APC Chieftain, Prince Mohammed Hails Tinubu’s Victory At Tribunal
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Youth Party Releases Primary Election Guidelines Ahead of August 16 Bye-Elections
    4 days ago
    Youth Party Appreciate Voters, Rejects Lagos Council Polls, Alleges Widespread Rigging
    5 days ago
    Lagos LG Poll: APC’s Osagie Daniel Coasting Home To Victory In Amuwo Odofin’s Ward K
    6 days ago
    Lagos LG Poll: I’ll Bring Government Closer To The People – APC Aspirant
    1 week ago
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
    News
    Show More
    Top News
    Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Begins Construction Of First Flyover In Akure
    2 years ago
    Celebration Of Life: Reverend Adewumi Jegede Of Later House Of God Assembly Buried Amid Pomp
    1 year ago
    Pa Abdulfatah Amoo Ayanwale
    Pa Ayanwale Dies At 76, Fidau Prayers Holds 8 August
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    CAPPA Condemns UI’s Suspension Of Student Activists, Urges Reinstatement
    2 days ago
    She Was an Amazon Who Left Indelible Marks — Ayorinde Pays Tribute to Late Ambassador Adefope
    1 week ago
    IMSUAA 2025 Convention Mascot: A Symbol Of Love, Unity And Cultural Diversity
    2 weeks ago
    Lagos Hosts Groundbreaking Revenue Recovery Summit
    2 weeks ago
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
    Entertainment
    Show More
    Top News
    Papa Ajasco Is Dead
    3 years ago
    DSO: BON Rejects NCC’s Planned Sale of 600MHZ Spectrum Band
    2 years ago
    Grammy Awards Hold In February 2024
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Purp vs Raymu: Who Will Be Crowned The Next Nigerian Idol?
    2 weeks ago
    Local Content Powers African Dreams
    2 weeks ago
    The Drama Returns As BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ Reunion Premieres June 23
    4 weeks ago
    You Can’t Fake it — James Omekwe On MultiChoice’s Impact On African Filmmaking
    1 month ago
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
    Lifestyle
    Show More
    Top News
    10 World’s Best Relocation Destinations
    3 years ago
    Top First Class Obas To Grace Aremo Ogunbiyi’s Installation As Baba Ijo Of UAMC Surulere
    1 year ago
    Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari Declaration ‘Blindsides’ Museum Officials
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    Noble Call to Service: Inside the Induction of 104 New Knights of St. Mulumba
    1 month ago
    Joining The Knighthood Brings You Closer To God -Sir Eva Njemanze
    1 month ago
    Africa Tech Festival Unveils Strategic Themes For 2025 Event,
    1 month ago
    Lagos SWAN Joins UN To Celebrate World Nutrition Month At Unilag Confab
    2 months ago
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
    BusinessShow More
    Petralon's Nigerian Drilling Campaign to Boost Offshore Oil Output
    Petralon’s Nigerian Drilling Campaign To Boost Offshore Oil Output
    2 weeks ago
    Year 2025
    How Nigeria Can Unleash Its Economic Potential – IMF
    2 weeks ago
    GTCO Plc Becomes 1st West Africa’s Financial Services Institution To Achieve Listing And Trading Of Its Ordinary Shares On London Stock Exchange
    2 weeks ago
    Unity Bank
    Unity Bank Empowers Young Entrepreneurs With ₦16M Business Grant
    2 weeks ago
    NNPCL Board Accused Of Planning Lavish Party In Rwanda Amidst N210tn Financial Scandal
    4 weeks ago
  • Health
    Health
    Show More
    Top News
    Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Mark World Cancer Day 2023 With 110 Scholarships Of Oncology Fellowships In 25 Nations
    2 years ago
    European Heart Rhythm Association Awards Gold Medal to Footballer Iker Casillas
    2 years ago
    Jeanne Marrazzo
    International AIDS Society Welcomes Jeanne Marrazzo As New Director of US’ NIAID 
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    SSB Tax: Industry Actors, Paid Mouthpieces Slammed Over Campaign To Stop CAPPA
    1 week ago
    CAPPA Warns Nigerians On Excessive Consumption Of Sugar-sweetened Beverages, Says Nigeria Is In The Throes Of Public Health Crisis
    2 weeks ago
    Rising Non-communicable Diseases: WHO Wants Higher Taxes For Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco
    2 weeks ago
    WHO Unveils Bold Push To Raise Health Taxes And Save Millions Of Lives
    5 days ago
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Reading: ATCA Raises Alarm As British American Tobacco’s Push To Export Pakistani ‘Kiddie Packs’ Cigarettes To Africa
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
Independent News ExpressIndependent News Express
Aa
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
  • Politics
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Health
  • More
Search
  • Home
  • International
  • Africa
  • Corporate News
    • Media Outreach
  • Politics
  • News
    • Agriculture
    • Breaking News
    • Tech
    • Maritime
    • Crime
    • Art & Culture
  • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Concert & Events
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Love & Life
    • Food & Drink
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Relationship
    • Sex
  • Business
    • Banking & Finance
    • Oil & Gas
  • Health
  • More
    • Sports
    • Aviation/Transportation
    • Deliverance Hour
    • Industry & Labour
    • Insurance
    • Interview
    • Judiciary
    • Metro
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Religious
    • Romance
    • Science & Discovery
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Independent News Express > Blog > News > ATCA Raises Alarm As British American Tobacco’s Push To Export Pakistani ‘Kiddie Packs’ Cigarettes To Africa
News

ATCA Raises Alarm As British American Tobacco’s Push To Export Pakistani ‘Kiddie Packs’ Cigarettes To Africa

Last updated: 2024/07/05 at 10:45 AM
1 year ago
Share
British American Tobacco
SHARE

The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) has alerted Nigeria to a push by British American Tobacco (BAT) for Pakistan to export small packs of cigarettes, known as “kiddie” packs, to Africa.

In a statement backed by 60 public health advocates, representing 54 organizations from 25 African countries, ATCA appealed to the government of Pakistan to “Protect the world’s children: Do not allow British American Tobacco to export kiddie packs of cigarettes to Sudan (Africa).”

ATCA noted that BAT’s plan, if not stopped, would see BAT’s subsidiary Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) manufacture and export 10-stick cigarette packs to war-torn Sudan.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

The 20-cigarette per-pack rule is the global standard for the protection of children. Kiddie packs are packs with less than 20 cigarettes, which makes it easier, cheaper, and more likely that children will buy them.

More than 180 countries, including Nigeria, Pakistan and Sudan, are signatories to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which requires them to prohibit the sale of cigarettes individually or in small packets that increase the affordability of such products to minors. No fewer than 82 countries have also enacted laws requiring a minimum of 20 sticks a pack.

ATCA added: “We, public health advocates in countries across the African continent have worked tirelessly for years for the adoption and implementation of tobacco control laws and policies. Just like in Pakistan, these laws protect children, vulnerable populations and the general public in Africa.

“In Pakistan and many other countries, regulations don’t allow packs smaller than 20 cigarettes to be sold. These smaller packs of cigarettes, known as “kiddie” packs, make it easier, cheaper, and more likely those children will buy them. The 20-cigarette rule is a global standard.

“In Pakistan, British American Tobacco (BAT) is pushing you to change regulations so that it can manufacture 10-stick cigarette packs and export them to Sudan. However, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in its Article 16 calls on parties to prohibit the sale of cigarettes in small packets, which increases the affordability of such products to minors. Consequently, Pakistan as a party to the Convention should not allow manufacturing of 10-stick cigarette packs.”

The statement condemned BAT’s explanation that the kiddie packs will only be sold in Sudan, noting that if the tobacco giant is allowed to succeed with this plan in Sudan, other African countries would be next.

It added: “British American Tobacco claims that it will not sell kiddie packs in Pakistan, but only in Africa. It is unconscionable that British American Tobacco (BAT) thinks it is ok to change a law on one continent to target vulnerable populations on another.

“In Sudan and other countries in Africa, people need food, medicine and other lifesaving supports. What they do not need is kiddie packs of cigarettes that put them at increased risk of tobacco addiction, diseases and death. And we know that once BAT gets kiddie packs into one country, they will make their way across Africa.

“British American Tobacco claims to care about protecting children in some parts of the world, yet in Africa, it is scheming to hook more people into its addictive products and to increase cigarette consumption.

“If a product is too dangerous for one country’s children, it is too dangerous for children anywhere. Putting other people’s children at risk of tobacco addiction, disease and death is unacceptable.

“We refuse for Pakistan to acquiesce to BAT’s will – Do not put African kids at risk by changing the strong tobacco control regulations in Pakistan.”

You Might Also Like

CAPPA Condemns UI’s Suspension Of Student Activists, Urges Reinstatement

She Was an Amazon Who Left Indelible Marks — Ayorinde Pays Tribute to Late Ambassador Adefope

IMSUAA 2025 Convention Mascot: A Symbol Of Love, Unity And Cultural Diversity

Lagos Hosts Groundbreaking Revenue Recovery Summit

CFE Foundation Seeks Sponsors to Sustain Humanitarian Programs Amidst Funding Challenges

TAGGED: African Tobacco Control Alliance, British American Tobacco
INadminNG July 5, 2024 July 5, 2024
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Telegram Email Print
Previous Article Nigeria Telecoms Sector Records Over $191m In Foreign Direct Investment In Q1 2024
Next Article Euro 2024 Euro Q/Final: Spain, Germany clash as France Seeks Revenge against Portugal
about us

Independent News Express (iNews Express), a publication of 4Ds Nigeria Limited, is birthed out of the desires of the founding fathers to report News as it is.

We value Professionalism, Excellence, Service, Creativity and Integrity.

The Company

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy

Quick Links

  • Advertise with us
  • Newsletters
  • Deal

Categories

Find Us on Socials

© Independent News Express. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?