This sort of news always pisses me off. People know that second hand smoke is harmful and they still expose children to it! Everytime I see a small child in the vicinity of someone smoking a cigarette, I get mad!

I found an good article the other day on how smoking can harm your babies so I thought I would also publish it here for all. Yes I agree, a bit hypocritical seeing as I sprout the  new Cigapipe smoking products by Piparette but on the other side of that coin, at least they have invented something that make an effort to cut down and reduce the amount of secondhandsmoke that is produced with their new moking devices.

We are all aware of the dangers of second-hand smoke; only recently, a leading doctor said smoking should be banned in cars carrying children.

But could there be even greater worry? Could you suffer the effects of passive smoking from simply travelling in a smoker’s car – even if they haven’t lit up?

Is that nasty ash-tray tang that lingers on car-seat fabric, curtains in homes and the clothes of the nicotine addict strong enough to damage other people’s health?

According to some experts, third-hand smoke, as it is known, is as dangerous to health as the fumes billowing directly from a pipe or cigarette, particularly for babies and children.

dont smoke near babies ok

A recent report in America has warned that even if you don’t smoke in front of your family, you might be putting them at risk of cancer or delaying the development of their brain, thanks to polluting their environment with a lingering chemical cloud.

The warning came from a paper produced in the respected journal Paediatrics earlier this year. The study surveyed more than 1,500 households, learning that just 26.7 per cent of those that included a smoker had strict rules about not smoking in the home.

‘The dangers of third-hand smoke are very real,’ explained the leader of the study, Professor Jonathan Winickoff, of Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

‘Toxic particles in cigarette smoke can remain on nearby surfaces long after the cigarette has been

Small children and babies are particularly susceptible because they crawl on the carpet and are likely to breathe in close proximity to smokers, or even lick and suck clothing or items that smokers have touched.

More to follow…

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The Smuggling of illegal cigarettes has hit an all-time high as the Federal Government considers introducing heavier taxes on tobacco products.

International flight crews bringing illegal cigarettes through Sydney Airport account for part of a major spike in Australia’s tobacco black market.

Desperate attempts to avoid high tax rates are leading to unregulated tobacco products – often containing contaminates such as rat droppings and metal shavings – being sold under-the-counter at general stores.

Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph revealed customs detected 11 shipments of illicit tobacco products comprising 65 tonnes of leaf and 22 million cigarettes during the first three months of this year – an attempted tax evasion of more than $27 million.

That was already more than half the $50 million worth of possible tax evasion from seizures in all of 2008.

Customs national investigations manager Richard Janeczko said tobacco smugglers were going to extreme lengths.

“Anything from airline crews bringing them in, people trying to order them in on the internet, or full container loads disguised as things like pretzels,” he said.

“But the big smuggling is done by full container load – you’re talking $4-$6 million dollars in revenue foregone in every one that’s gone through.”

In July, Customs arrested four men over an attempt to smuggle more than 4.8 tonnes of tobacco into Australia from Lebanon concealed within plastic tubs.

“Most of the illegal stuff is made in unregulated factories,” Mr Janeczko said.

“So you can’t be sure exactly what’s in them.”

Earlier this month a report by the National Preventative Health Taskforce called for higher taxes on tobacco products.

The price of a pack of 30 cigarettes would jump to $20 within three years if the Government adopts the plan

Ok now is the time to learn about the new way to smoke tobacco as the cost of cigarettes in Australia (at this stage) is going to be about $20 in about 2 to 3 years time.

If you are going to smoke you may as well use a smoking device that at least tries to offers some benefits to the average Smoker:

Cigapipe Products are a new standard in pipe design and innovation which:

* offer a cost effective product platform that can deliver multiple pipe configurations differentiated by colour, aesthetics and functionality
* provide a convenient, no mess, no fuss functional smoking system
* deliver state-of-the-art filter technology for a cleaner smoking experience

THE group charged with delivering a blueprint for a healthier Australia wants a 30-pack of cigarettes to cost more than $20.

The National Preventative Health Task Force has called for the price hikes along with phasing out junk food marketing aimed at children before 9pm on television.

Called on by the Rudd Government, the taskforce delivered its report to Health Minister Nicola Roxon in Melbourne today.

It recommended the Government boost the price of a packet of 30 cigarettes to at least $20 within three years.

“The price of cigarettes has not kept pace with the price of many other products and services,” the report says.

“If cigarettes in Australia were to cost as much as they do in Ireland, around $20 for a pack of 30, they would still be cheaper than the price of three hours in a city parking station, a quarter of a tank of petrol in a small car, an outing to a movie with a treat from the snack bar or one music CD download. ”

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It’s not news that face-to-face events are some of the most effective ways to do business, but sometimes the volume and frequency can dilute their success.

The recent cancellation of several shows being offered by some of our competitors suggests that the tobacco industry was over-saturated with events.

Since 2003, when TABEXPO was held in Barcelona, followed by the Kuala Lumpur TABINFO event in 2005, TABEXPO 2007 Paris show and now TABINFO Asia 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand, Tobacco Reporter has shown consistency, commitment and a keen insight into the markets that the tobacco industry is interested in.

Even the loss of our long-time organizer less than a year away from the Bangkok event failed to prevent us from going forward with TABINFO Asia 2009. Despite last year’s shaky political situation in Thailand and a global recession, TABINFO stand space is selling briskly! And the planned Congress is packed with dynamic speakers who know their topics and are willing to engage in an open dialogue with participants.

There are several new features being introduced in Bangkok:

• A Networking Hub in the center of the exhibition hall
• Interactive workshops at the Congress
• The Golden Leaf Awards dinner

There’s still time to reserve stand space, Congress tickets, hotel rooms or visitor’s passes for the biggest and most important tobacco event in Asia this year – TABINFO Asia 2009.

Good Reasons to visit Tabexpo

For more information, and to reserve your spot today, please visit the

TABINFO website.

We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok!

Piparette look forward to meeting anyone interested in the latest new smoking products to hit the market at TABINFO Asia 2009.

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