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<p>The Government has not yet made a final decision on whether to introduce standardised
packaging of tobacco products. The Government continues to consider carefully all
issues relevant to the introduction of standardised packaging of tobacco products.
Any decision about the appropriate Parliamentary timetable for the proposed regulations
will be made if required, when the Government has made its final decision.</p><p>
</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>The draft regulations were notified to the
European Commission under the Technical Standards Directive on 29 August. This started
an initial three month “standstill” period. We have received a detailed opinion from
a Member State which extends the “standstill” period to six months.</p><p> </p>
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