The Complainants had argued that a reduction in brand differentiation will lead to an increase in price competition and a fall in prices, leading to a decrease in the sales value of tobacco products.[13] However, the Panel found that the evidence suggested that the TPP measures led to an increase in the price of cigarettes, thereby offsetting the decrease in the quantity of cigarettes consumed and consequently, increasing the value in the market.[14] With respect to the decline in the volume of trade in tobacco products, the Panel agreed that the TPP measures are trade-restrictive as they reduce the use of tobacco products, thereby reducing the volume of imported tobacco products in the Australian market.[15] However, the Appellate Body upheld the Panels finding that Article 2.2 allows some trade-restrictiveness so far as it meets the legitimate objective
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In 2022, voters overwhelmingly upheld the states law banning the sale of most flavored tobacco products statewide, a popular measure that survived industry challenges
[1] However, new research has shown that those who quit smoking are more likely to have a sustained remission of other substance use disorders, highlighting the importance of quitting smoking in people who misuse more than one substance
