The “Black Book of the Tobacco Lobby”, signed by an MEP from rebellious France, wants to put an end to parallel trade and advocates the prohibition of the sale of cigarettes in duty free.
PROHIBIT DUTY FREE SALE TO LIMIT PARALLEL TRADE?
Prohibit the sale of cigarettes in duty-free zones to end the parallel tobacco trade, a proposal made by a deputy from France unrepresented, Younous Omarjee.
Every year, 12% of cigarettes sold worldwide escape the mainstream market. According to him, the duty free contributes to contraband and encourages consumption. " You are not shocked that one can sell cigarettes near Chupa Chups, at prices which are very low and with an exposure of these cigarettes which corresponds basically to an inducement?"
In addition to the ban on the sale of cigarettes in the duty-free zone, the MEP advocates harmonization of the price of tobacco in all EU countries, as well as the limitation of the import of one cartridge per person in EU countries. Proposals that could pay off big for Europe. Last year, cigarette sales on the parallel market represented a tax revenue shortfall of 10 to 20 billion euros.
Source : Francetvinfo.fr/
