BELGIUM: TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6. G/TBT/Notif. 96.228. 1. Member to Agreement notifying: BELGIUM. If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): Belgium. 2. Agency responsible: Belgian Chamber of Representatives Agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification can be indicated if different from above. 3. Notified under Article 2.9.2. 4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Tobacco and tobacco products. 5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: Bill to Prohibit Advertising for Tobacco Products - Bill Amending Certain Provisions Concerned with Direct and Indirect Advertising for Tobacco, Tobacco-Based Products and Similar Products. 6. Description of content: The text amends certain provisions relating to direct and indirect advertising for tobacco, tobacco-based products and similar products. 7. Objective and rationale: Protection of public health. 8. Relevant documents: Law of 24 January 1977 on the protection of consumer health with regard to foodstuffs and other products. 9. Proposed date of adoption - Proposed date of entry into force: 60 days. 10. Final date for comments: N/A. 11. Texts available from: National enquiry point (X) or address and telefax number of other body: CIBELNOR. (214)

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