OREANDA-NEWS.  September 20, 2012. Serhiy Orekhov, Chairman of the State Inspectorate of Ukraine on Consumer Rights Protection took part in a press conference on the occasion of coming into force of the Law of Ukraine № 3778-IV "On amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the prohibition of advertising, sponsorship and promotion of tobacco products."

Since September 16, 2012 in Ukraine it has been banned not only advertising on radio, television, print media and outdoor advertising media, but also on the Internet, in stores and kiosks, as well as sponsorship and promotion of tobacco products.

From now, coming into force of the Law of Ukraine "On amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the prohibition of advertising, sponsorship and promotion of tobacco products" means that the holders of all retail establishments should remove all the stickers or decorations that contain tobacco advertising from the shelves and showcases.

Also from Internet network it should be gone banners and commercials that advertise tobacco. Neither party, concert nor other event are entitled to receive sponsorship from tobacco industry companies. The lawbreakers are waiting for administrative responsibility - a fine of UAH 30 to 50 thousand, depending on the severity of the offense. Monitoring the implementation of the law will be making by the State Inspectorate of Ukraine on Consumer Rights Protection and its subdivisions in the regions.