Research and analysis

Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations PIR: RPC Opinion

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DHSC's Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 PIR

• From: Regulatory Policy Committee
• Published: 25 March 2022

Documents

RPC Opinion: Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 PIR

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This measure introduced a requirement for standardised packaging of cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco in the UK. The primary objective of the policy was to discourage people from smoking by reducing the appeal of tobacco products.

The PIR assessing the requirement is green-rated; fit for purpose.

The PIR can be found here

Published 25 March 2022