January 26th 2009.
12:05pm


The West Indian Tobacco Company Limited Says Tobacco Legislation Now Before Parliament only seeks to criminalize tobacco products, rather than seek to ensure a reduction in the use by those under age.

Speaking on yesterday’s showdown programme on i95.5 fm managing director of the company Jean Pierre Decoudrey said the government’s approach is ill-advised.

Mr. Decoudrey said government needs to take one step at a time

Mr. Decoudrey said it is still not illegal to advertize tobacco products in this country

He also said his company has been trying to get together with lawmakers and other stakeholders since early 2000 to get appropriate legislation in place

But as a responsible company, he said WITCO has imposed guidelines on itself in the absence of modern tobacco laws.

Mr. Decoudrey said his company wishes to continue operating for another 104 years and is committed to formulating proper legislation.




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