Newyddion diweddaraf

European Court of Justice rules Tobacco Products Directive is lawful – gives backing to UK’s policy on standardised packaging.

O heddiw (27ain ) ymlaen bydd un o’r traethau hardd Abertawe yn di-fwg ar ôl i Gyngor Abertawe lawnsio gwaharddiad ‘smygu.

From 20th May 2016 laws surrounding tobacco packaging will change. From this date all tobacco products manufactured for sale in the UK must comply with the new laws. There is a one year transitional period for the sell-through of old stock and from May 2017 all tobacco products on sale in the UK must comply with these regulations. 

At the beginning of March specialist tobacco detection dogs were welcomed to the streets of Cardiff to encourage the public to get involved in the fight against illegal tobacco in Wales.

ASH Wales Cymru is disappointed after the Public Health Bill fell at the last hurdle meaning robust tobacco control measures contained in the proposed legislation maybe lost. 

ASH Wales Cymru welcomes the UK Government’s announcement in today’s Budget to increase tax on cigarettes by 2% above inflation whilst also raising the tax on hand rolling tobacco to 5% above inflation.

Bydd cŵn arbenigol sy’n gallu darganfod tybaco anghyfreithlon yn gweithio ar strydoedd Caerdydd y Dydd Gwener yma (4 Mawrth) i annog pobl i ymuno â’r ymgyrch yn erbyn tybaco anghyfreithlon yng Nghymru.

Quitting smoking is never going to be an easy task but it’s one that’s definitely worth fighting for. In case you were low on motivation we’ve prepared some reasons that might spur you on to take part in this year’s No Smoking Day.

Ar ddydd Iau 1 Hydref rhoddodd ein Dirprwy Brif Weithredwr, Jamie Matthews, a’n Rheolwr Ymchwil a Pholisi, Dr Steven Macey, dystiolaeth i’r Pwyllgor Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol yng Nghynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru ar Fil Iechyd y Cyhoedd (Cymru).