UN Calls for Plain Packaging of Tobacco Products

On May 31, World No Tobacco Day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all governments around the globe to require plain packaging of tobacco products in order to save lives. Restricting or prohibiting  the use of logos, colors and brand images save for brand and product name displayed in a standard color and font would save lives by reducing demand for tobacco products. It would also help families retain more of their income.

PositiveTip: Tobacco use is still one of the largest causes of preventable non-communicable disease.