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Much has been done in the EU to combat and prevent smoking, but there is a great deal still to be done to secure widespread and solid results, particularly in the field of environmental tobacco smoke.
Much has been done in the EU to combat and prevent smoking, but there is a great deal still to be done to secure widespread and solid results, particularly in the field of environmental tobacco smoke.
For this reason, the EU must adopt new and more effective measures in this area.
For this reason, the EU must adopt new and more effective measures in this area.
In any case the draftsman concurs with the opinions from the Legal Affairs and Industry Committees of the European Parliament, that the FCTC by and large does not affect existing EU legislation.
In any case the draftsman concurs with the opinions from the Legal Affairs and Industry Committees of the European Parliament, that the FCTC by and large does not affect existing EU legislation.
This includes the proposed ban on products such as chocolate cigarettes and liquorice pipes, a ban about which your draftsman has serious misgivings but which was supported by the 15 health ministers and by a large majority in the European Parliament.
This includes the proposed ban on products such as chocolate cigarettes and liquorice pipes, a ban about which your draftsman has serious misgivings but which was supported by the 15 health ministers and by a large majority in the European Parliament.
In general it should be noted that the European Commission has been helpful in involving the European Parliament in the FCTC negotiations in Geneva.
In general it should be noted that the European Commission has been helpful in involving the European Parliament in the FCTC negotiations in Geneva.
It should be a point of discussion between the Council and the Parliament on how on future occasions such involvement could be made more meaningful.
It should be a point of discussion between the Council and the Parliament on how on future occasions such involvement could be made more meaningful.
The involvement of the European Commission in the negotiations was important.
The involvement of the European Commission in the negotiations was important.
Their mandate however did not allow them to move beyond the existing acquis , which is understandable in the context of the Treaty, but can lead to an undesirable political situation if we expect other Parties to commit themselves to change their legislation, but are unable to make any such commitment ourselves.
Their mandate however did not allow them to move beyond the existing acquis , which is understandable in the context of the Treaty, but can lead to an undesirable political situation if we expect other Parties to commit themselves to change their legislation, but are unable to make any such commitment ourselves.
Finally, the FCTC opens the possibility of financial support, particularly for developing countries, to assist in the implementation.
Finally, the FCTC opens the possibility of financial support, particularly for developing countries, to assist in the implementation.
It remains a point of attention as to whether the European Commission has made and fulfils any commitments in this regard.
It remains a point of attention as to whether the European Commission has made and fulfils any commitments in this regard.
Your draftsman welcomes the inclusion of this recommendation in the Framework Convention.
Your draftsman welcomes the inclusion of this recommendation in the Framework Convention.
The prevalence of counterfeit cigarettes in the EU continues to rise, presenting increased health risks for consumers and depriving Member States of valuable fiscal revenue.
The prevalence of counterfeit cigarettes in the EU continues to rise, presenting increased health risks for consumers and depriving Member States of valuable fiscal revenue.
A U.K. study by Camden Trading Standards recently revealed that counterfeit cigarettes contain 75% more tar, 28% more nicotine and 63% more carbon dioxide than the legal equivalent brand.
A U.K. study by Camden Trading Standards recently revealed that counterfeit cigarettes contain 75% more tar, 28% more nicotine and 63% more carbon dioxide than the legal equivalent brand.
Reliable figures on illicit trade in counterfeit cigarettes, empirically established, are not available.
Reliable figures on illicit trade in counterfeit cigarettes, empirically established, are not available.
However, in 2003 the known number of counterfeit cigarettes, recovered by European authorities, is in excess of 226 millions sticks of cigarettes.
However, in 2003 the known number of counterfeit cigarettes, recovered by European authorities, is in excess of 226 millions sticks of cigarettes.
It follows that the actual number of counterfeit cigarettes, which eluded those authorities, and subsequently entered the EU, is even higher.
It follows that the actual number of counterfeit cigarettes, which eluded those authorities, and subsequently entered the EU, is even higher.
The origin of counterfeit goods is China, possibly Latvia and the Russian Federation.
The origin of counterfeit goods is China, possibly Latvia and the Russian Federation.
The destination of counterfeit goods within the EU is predominantly the UK and Germany, but in all probability also France and The Netherlands.
The destination of counterfeit goods within the EU is predominantly the UK and Germany, but in all probability also France and The Netherlands.
It is expected that the accession countries such as Poland, Hungary and Slovakia are soon to follow.
It is expected that the accession countries such as Poland, Hungary and Slovakia are soon to follow.
It is estimated that counterfeit cigarettes currently occupy three percent of global trade, with the total number of fake cigarettes produced and sold each year being approximately 150 billion sticks.
It is estimated that counterfeit cigarettes currently occupy three percent of global trade, with the total number of fake cigarettes produced and sold each year being approximately 150 billion sticks.
Your draftsman calls on the Commission and all EU Member States to act urgently in accordance with Article 15(C) of the Framework Convention, which addresses illicit trade in tobacco products, by adopting as a matter of urgency, legislation and measures to guarantee the confiscation and destruction of all counterfeit cigarettes as well as the machinery used to produce them, and by urging all Member State signatories to the convention to do likewise.
Your draftsman calls on the Commission and all EU Member States to act urgently in accordance with Article 15(C) of the Framework Convention, which addresses illicit trade in tobacco products, by adopting as a matter of urgency, legislation and measures to guarantee the confiscation and destruction of all counterfeit cigarettes as well as the machinery used to produce them, and by urging all Member State signatories to the convention to do likewise.
Furthermore, your draftsman calls on the Commission to address the counterfeiting of cigarettes in its forthcoming proposals for a framework decision on the penalties in Member States, in the fight against counterfeiting and a framework decision on the fight against organised crime.
Furthermore, your draftsman calls on the Commission to address the counterfeiting of cigarettes in its forthcoming proposals for a framework decision on the penalties in Member States, in the fight against counterfeiting and a framework decision on the fight against organised crime.
TESTING AND MEASUREMENT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
TESTING AND MEASUREMENT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
During the negotiation of the WHO Framework Convention, the European Union established itself as a global leader in the field of tobacco control, and many aspects of Directive 2001/37/EC, concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products have been replicated in the Framework Convention.
During the negotiation of the WHO Framework Convention, the European Union established itself as a global leader in the field of tobacco control, and many aspects of Directive 2001/37/EC, concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products have been replicated in the Framework Convention.
Article 9 of the Framework Convention provides for the World Health Organisation, in consultation with competent international bodies, to propose guidelines for the testing, measuring and regulation of the contents and emissions of tobacco products.
Article 9 of the Framework Convention provides for the World Health Organisation, in consultation with competent international bodies, to propose guidelines for the testing, measuring and regulation of the contents and emissions of tobacco products.
Your draftsman urges the Commission to give urgent priority to the development of internationally recognised standards for the testing and measurement of tobacco products, duly consulting experts, health groups and also the tobacco industry and tobacco companies, as they have at their disposal extensive information and expertise in these areas.
Your draftsman urges the Commission to give urgent priority to the development of internationally recognised standards for the testing and measurement of tobacco products, duly consulting experts, health groups and also the tobacco industry and tobacco companies, as they have at their disposal extensive information and expertise in these areas.
REDUCED RISK TOBACCO PRODUCTS
REDUCED RISK TOBACCO PRODUCTS
It will not be possible to ban smoking.
It will not be possible to ban smoking.
The European Union and the Members States of the World Health Organisation should try to find sensible solutions to reduce the health risk for smokers.
The European Union and the Members States of the World Health Organisation should try to find sensible solutions to reduce the health risk for smokers.
In its report on Directive 2001/37/EC concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products, the Commission shall pay special heed to the evaluation of tobacco products, which may have the potential to reduce harm.
In its report on Directive 2001/37/EC concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products, the Commission shall pay special heed to the evaluation of tobacco products, which may have the potential to reduce harm.
Your draftsman calls on the Commission to make proposals for the development of internationally recognised standards which set scientific and technical criteria for the identification and categorisation of tobacco products, which have the potential to reduce the health risks associated with smoking and, which set out clear criteria and guidelines for the claims which may be made about such products.
Your draftsman calls on the Commission to make proposals for the development of internationally recognised standards which set scientific and technical criteria for the identification and categorisation of tobacco products, which have the potential to reduce the health risks associated with smoking and, which set out clear criteria and guidelines for the claims which may be made about such products.
There is still no good argument why a product such as 'snus' is banned in most of the EU, while more harmful products such as cigarettes are legal across the Union.
There is still no good argument why a product such as 'snus' is banned in most of the EU, while more harmful products such as cigarettes are legal across the Union.
Your draftsman also calls on the Commission, for reasons of public health, to come forward with proposals subjecting tobacco products which meet these standards and criteria for potentially reduced health risks to a lower level of excise tax incidence than conventional, more harmful cigarettes.
Your draftsman also calls on the Commission, for reasons of public health, to come forward with proposals subjecting tobacco products which meet these standards and criteria for potentially reduced health risks to a lower level of excise tax incidence than conventional, more harmful cigarettes.
This will also give an incentive to the tobacco firms to invest more in the production of reduced health risk cigarettes.
This will also give an incentive to the tobacco firms to invest more in the production of reduced health risk cigarettes.
MINIMUM AGE
MINIMUM AGE
In its resolution of 13 th November 2001, the European Parliament called for the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to prohibit sales of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18.
In its resolution of 13 th November 2001, the European Parliament called for the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to prohibit sales of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18.
The Framework Convention adopted in May 2003 by the WHO obliges each party to “adopt and implement effective legislative, executive, administrative, or other measures to prohibit the sales of tobacco products to persons under the age set by national law or eighteen.”
The Framework Convention adopted in May 2003 by the WHO obliges each party to “adopt and implement effective legislative, executive, administrative, or other measures to prohibit the sales of tobacco products to persons under the age set by national law or eighteen.”
Although your draftsman has some doubts about age limits, as they confirm tobacco products as an 'adult product' and thus could make them even more attractive to young people, he nonetheless regrets that a number of EU Member States and accession countries still have not established such age limit in national law and calls on them to introduce a legislative prohibition on the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18.
Although your draftsman has some doubts about age limits, as they confirm tobacco products as an 'adult product' and thus could make them even more attractive to young people, he nonetheless regrets that a number of EU Member States and accession countries still have not established such age limit in national law and calls on them to introduce a legislative prohibition on the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18.
Your draftsman believes that, in addition to the existing legislation, the emphasis should be on reducing cigarette consumption by cultivating consumer awareness.
Your draftsman believes that, in addition to the existing legislation, the emphasis should be on reducing cigarette consumption by cultivating consumer awareness.
To this end I attach great value to reducing the scope for producers to advertise their wares and to informing consumers.
To this end I attach great value to reducing the scope for producers to advertise their wares and to informing consumers.
Advertising greatly influences the behaviour of young people, in particular.
Advertising greatly influences the behaviour of young people, in particular.
Advertising creates a certain image to which young people are especially susceptible.
Advertising creates a certain image to which young people are especially susceptible.
Bearing in mind that 60% of smokers start smoking before the age of 13 and 90% before the age of 18, I consider this a welcome initiative by the Commission.
Bearing in mind that 60% of smokers start smoking before the age of 13 and 90% before the age of 18, I consider this a welcome initiative by the Commission.
However, we should not aim to create a society in which smoking a cigarette or cigar comes to be regarded as a crime.
However, we should not aim to create a society in which smoking a cigarette or cigar comes to be regarded as a crime.
Your draftsman advocates that we should strike a balance such that we first consider how we can protect people, particularly the more vulnerable sections of the population, against tobacco smoke, but also make it possible for those who opt to do so to consume tobacco without harming others.
Your draftsman advocates that we should strike a balance such that we first consider how we can protect people, particularly the more vulnerable sections of the population, against tobacco smoke, but also make it possible for those who opt to do so to consume tobacco without harming others.
Special smoking areas should be reserved for smokers in public buildings, so that users of such buildings do not suffer any nuisance from tobacco smoke.
Special smoking areas should be reserved for smokers in public buildings, so that users of such buildings do not suffer any nuisance from tobacco smoke.
CULTIVATING CONSUMER AWARENESS
CULTIVATING CONSUMER AWARENESS
Your draftsman is a strong believer in the principle that people ought to know what the consequences of their habits are and what substances cigarettes contain.
Your draftsman is a strong believer in the principle that people ought to know what the consequences of their habits are and what substances cigarettes contain.
I believe that it makes better sense to cultivate people’s awareness other than to deter them by means of controls.
I believe that it makes better sense to cultivate people’s awareness other than to deter them by means of controls.
Forbidding things often makes them more attractive, and this is particularly true in the case of young people.
Forbidding things often makes them more attractive, and this is particularly true in the case of young people.
Information and warnings have a positive effect.
Information and warnings have a positive effect.
In my country, the Netherlands, over a third of young smokers, and nearly ten per cent of all smokers have indicated that bigger health warnings helped convince them to quit smoking.
In my country, the Netherlands, over a third of young smokers, and nearly ten per cent of all smokers have indicated that bigger health warnings helped convince them to quit smoking.
Smoking is an individual decision, and smokers have time and again indicated that they want to be better informed of the consequences of their addiction
Smoking is an individual decision, and smokers have time and again indicated that they want to be better informed of the consequences of their addiction
The EU Member States have the right to require the use of colour photographs or other illustrations on cigarette packs, if they believe that it may lead to a reduction in smoking.
The EU Member States have the right to require the use of colour photographs or other illustrations on cigarette packs, if they believe that it may lead to a reduction in smoking.
Graphic pictures illustrating heart and lung disease, male sexual impotency, and smoke related diseases have been used on cigarette packs in Canada.
Graphic pictures illustrating heart and lung disease, male sexual impotency, and smoke related diseases have been used on cigarette packs in Canada.
Your draftsman advocates that the European Commission presents the results of the impact assessment on pictorial warnings as soon as possible.
Your draftsman advocates that the European Commission presents the results of the impact assessment on pictorial warnings as soon as possible.
In Brazil and Canada this is already a success.
In Brazil and Canada this is already a success.
Smoking in Canada continues to decline.
Smoking in Canada continues to decline.
Studies show that 44% of Canadian smokers claimed that the stark illustrations had increased their motivation to stop smoking.
Studies show that 44% of Canadian smokers claimed that the stark illustrations had increased their motivation to stop smoking.
Your draftsman should like to stress that the legislation should be practical for the industry as well.
Your draftsman should like to stress that the legislation should be practical for the industry as well.
In the case of tobacco products other than cigarettes, it should be possible that the texts may be affixed by means of stickers, provided that such stickers are irremovable.
In the case of tobacco products other than cigarettes, it should be possible that the texts may be affixed by means of stickers, provided that such stickers are irremovable.
To decrease the administrative burden and costs for both the manufacturers and the authorities, your draftsman stresses that the size of the warnings on tobacco products should be the same in the participating countries.
To decrease the administrative burden and costs for both the manufacturers and the authorities, your draftsman stresses that the size of the warnings on tobacco products should be the same in the participating countries.
It should be noted that as regards the size of warnings, the FCTC differs from existing EU legislation as regards large packages, which is particularly relevant for cigars and pipe tobacco (EU legislation has a maximum size warning, the FCTC does not).
It should be noted that as regards the size of warnings, the FCTC differs from existing EU legislation as regards large packages, which is particularly relevant for cigars and pipe tobacco (EU legislation has a maximum size warning, the FCTC does not).
Also in more general terms, it could be considered whether in the long run it makes sense to treat cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco on the same terms as cigars and pipe tobacco, in view of the completely different user groups and the differences in the nature of the products.
Also in more general terms, it could be considered whether in the long run it makes sense to treat cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco on the same terms as cigars and pipe tobacco, in view of the completely different user groups and the differences in the nature of the products.
TOBACCO SUBSIDIES
TOBACCO SUBSIDIES
Finally, your draftsman should like to take this opportunity to point out once again, that it remains an unacceptable anomaly that while on the one hand a policy is being pursued to discourage consumption of tobacco products, on the other hand tobacco growing continues to be heavily subsidised in the European Union.
Finally, your draftsman should like to take this opportunity to point out once again, that it remains an unacceptable anomaly that while on the one hand a policy is being pursued to discourage consumption of tobacco products, on the other hand tobacco growing continues to be heavily subsidised in the European Union.
18.marts 2004 UDTALELSE FRA UDVALGET OM INDUSTRIPOLITIK, EKSTERNE ØKONOMISKE FORBINDELSER, FORSKNING OG ENERGI
18 March 2004 OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRY, EXTERNAL TRADE, RESEARCH AND ENERGY
om forslag til Rådets afgørelse om indgåelse af WHO-rammekonventionen om bekæmpelse af tobaksrygning
on the Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
På mødet den 18. februar 2004 valgte Udvalget om Industripolitik, Eksterne Økonomiske Forbindelser, Forskning og Energi Werner Langen til rådgivende ordfører.
The Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy appointed Werner Langen draftsman at its meeting of 18 February 2004.
På mødet den 18. marts 2004 behandlede udvalget udkastet til udtalelse.
It considered the draft opinion at its meeting of 18 March 2004.
På dette møde vedtog det nedenstående forslag (for: 30; imod: 0; hverken/eller: 0).
At the last meeting it adopted the following suggestions by 30 votes to 0, with 0 abstentions.