A US tobacco company may no longer advertise in Germany with the label organic because it is misleading and constitutes unfair competition, a court here ruled Friday.
A German court ruled on Friday that a popular US tobacco company cannot continue marketing its cigarettes as “organic”. The court order says that such a marketing gimmick amounts to misleading consumers and gives way for unfair competition. The company, however, maintains that its cigarette complies with all EU regulations on organic products.
The regional court in this northern city said that Santa Fe Natural Tobacco may no longer sell its Natural American Spirit brand with the label "organic filter cigarettes", a spokeswoman told AFP.
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
The company, whose German unit is based in Hamburg, says its cigarettes are made with "100 percent organic tobacco" and biodegradable paper filters and complies with EU rules for organic products.
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco is a unit of Reynolds American, formerly known as R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings.
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Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world.
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Like Regular Cigarettes, Low Nicotine Ones also Not Good for Heart
A study of 62 youngsters has revealed that low tar, low nicotine cigarettes impair blood flow through the heart as severely as regular cigarettes.
A study of 62 youngsters has revealed that low tar, low nicotine cigarettes impair blood flow through the heart as severely as regular cigarettes.
