The Parliamentary Committee on the Economy is preparing for the first reading a bill on a complete ban on flavoured tobacco products in Israel. In the event that the initiative of Eli Dalal (Likud) is approved, cigarettes with flavored additives (including menthol), flavored tobacco (and tobacco mixtures), flavored e-liquid, as well as hookah additives will disappear from sale. "Spicy flavors", "softeners" and other substances that improve the sensation of smoking will be prohibited. The bill is supported by anti-smoking organizations and the Ministry of Health. The chances of passing the initiative are considered high. The preamble to the bill states that its goal is to reduce the level of ... [Read more]