ABC Implements Smoking Ban Two Days before Rest of Lebanon

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At a time where the Parliamentary Committee for Administration and Justice is implementing the tobacco control law on September 3, “ABC, the leading retailer in Lebanon will, once again, be the pioneer in instigating the tobacco control legislation number 174 on the 1st of September,” ABC said in a press release.

“This decision reflects an awareness of health issues associated with smoking, and ABC considers this phase to be another important step towards making Lebanon a vibrant and healthy place to live,” ABC added.

"By being one of the first and very few establishments in the country to jump on the anti-smoking carriage, ABC took the lead in protecting its clients from the harmful effects of passive smoking, and preserving a pleasant atmosphere for all visitors," said Robert Fadel, Chairman of ABC.

ABC was the first to turn into a non-smoking mall back in March.

"We strongly believe that our initiative portrays ABC’s support to the law and towards the health of the customers,” Fadel continued.

ABC has been working with Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI), the only Lebanese non-governmental organization specialized in the fight against tobacco on the implementation of the new policy.

“This tobacco-free policy is inclusive of the entire indoor property, including all entry points, hallways, and restaurants. It applies to all mall tenants, employees, and guests,” ABC said in its press release.

“Caring about the community, ABC's primarily aim is to protect everyone’s right to breathe clean air,” it added.

Comments 9
Missing zakariah 31 August 2012, 22:38

From a smoker... Well done!

Missing samiam 31 August 2012, 22:39

From a former smoker, it's about time!!

Missing ulpianus 01 September 2012, 00:55

What a cheap advertisement.

If they were true Pioneers and cared, they would have done this TWO years before ther rest of Lebanon. Not two days before when it´s already going to happen...

Thumb jcamerican 01 September 2012, 09:13

Do they sell cigarettes at ABC? Lol. Plus how can you implement it in Lebanon. Start giving tickets and fines.

Default-user-icon Dardanius Maximus Albanicus (Guest) 01 September 2012, 11:29

That is so true.

Thumb primesuspect 01 September 2012, 03:51

I wonder how long it'll be to be effective!

Thumb Captain 01 September 2012, 06:39

Now I can go to the closed places again. Thank you ABC even though as mentioned above that you could have done that earlier.

Default-user-icon menaribo (Guest) 01 September 2012, 07:37

Oh no...... what are all the show-off guys going to do now at Lina's? How will they make their coffee last for 3 hours on one sitting without a cigagh in hand????!!!!

This will surely confuse them, haha

Thumb benzona 01 September 2012, 10:34

I'm against those laws that restrict freedom (liberticides). This is pure socialism..... the next step is to increase tax... for the gov to make money. And I don't smoke btw, never did!