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The Heart & Stroke Foundation Wednesday praised the measures, releasing a statement that said the changes will strip products of the design elements that have long been used to attract new users and create brand loyalty. Imperial Tobacco, however, released a statement ahead of the announcement, calling it bad policy. It said certain studies show packaging requirements do not actually change consumer behaviour

"Our industry is not here to encourage smoking, but it offers dedicated smokers already addicted to the product an opportunity to make their own product at a reduced cost

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