#52026SC0111Evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive
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The law evaluates the effectiveness and coherence of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Advertising Directive (TAD) in promoting public health and regulating tobacco products in the EU. It aims to ensure a smooth internal market while addressing health concerns, particularly for young people. The evaluation covers changes in the tobacco landscape, including the rise of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, and examines stakeholder input to assess the directives' relevance and efficiency in light of current scientific and market developments.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of stricter regulations on novel tobacco products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
- Implementation of a ban on characterising flavours for heated tobacco products.
- Enhanced cooperation among EU Member States on tobacco control issues.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Commission must submit a report on the application of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions no later than five years from 20 May 2016
EU Member States must implement the ban on characterising flavours in Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) as established by Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100, effective from 2023
EU Member States must no longer exempt Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) for smoking from stricter labelling requirements as per Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2100
Member States must ensure compliance with the extended EU tobacco traceability system that applies to all tobacco products (including products other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco) as of May 2024
The Commission must propose updates to the Council Recommendation on Smoke-Free Environments to extend coverage to emerging products such as e-cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), and expand smoke-free environment protections to outdoor spaces