New anti-tobacco device creates boulevard for illegal trade

Brussels 27/03/2025 09:48 (BELGA) The new anti-smoking measures, which include a ban on the sale of tobacco products in supermarkets, will allow the illegal trade of cigarettes to flourish, says the federation of Belgian-Luxembourg cigarette manufacturers Cimabel. As of Tuesday, no tobacco products can be sold in supermarkets and food shops of more than 400 square meters. Bookstores, night shops and neighbourhood shops are therefore exempt from …