Commission Implementing Decision on the technical specifications for the layout, design and shape of the combined health warnings for tobacco products for smoking
In certain areas, the European Parliament and the Council have empowered the European Commission to adopt further legislative acts to aid the implementation process of Directive 2014/40/EU. This legislation takes the form of delegated or implementing acts which outline in more detail the rules and measures regarding tobacco and related products.
Implementating and delegated acts
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The European Commission has adopted implementing legislation that lays down more detailed technical rules. This includes:
The Commission will also adopt additional acts to:
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Implementation plan
The development of this secondary legislation involves, as appropriate, studies and involvement of Member States and other stakeholders.
This implementation plan serves to allow transparency towards stakeholders on how the Commission intends to prepare the implementing measures, as required by this Directive. It is of indicative nature.
The Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for tobacco and related products, while ensuring a high level of health protection for European citizens. The Directive, which is based on the proposal of the European Commission, entered into force on 19 May 2014 and became applicable in the EU Member States on 20 May 2016.
Key steps in the legislative process
- 20 May 2016 – Transposition deadline for Member States
- 4 May 2016 – European Court of Justice declares the Directive valid
- 19 May 2014 – Entry into force
- 14 March 2014 – The Council adopts the revised Tobacco Products Directive
- 26 February 2014 – The European Parliament formally approves the revised Tobacco Products Directive
- 18 December 2013 – EU Member States and the European Parliament support strengthening the rules on tobacco and related products in Europe
- 8 October 2013 – European Parliament gives a negotiating mandate to MEP Linda McAvan
- Press Release (European Parliament)
- Procedure File (European Parliament)
- Statement of Commissioner Tonio Borg
- 10 July 2013 – EP ENVI Committee adopts report on TPD
- 21 June 2013 - Council agrees on revision of tobacco rules
- 19 December 2012 - Adoption of the proposal by the European Commission
• 19 December 2012 –Proposal of the European Commission:
- Press release, memo, Commissioner's presentation, infograph on tobacco
- Citizens' summary of the revision
- Proposal for a revision of the tobacco products directive (impact assessment, summary of the impact assessment )
- The Tobacco Products Directive (2001/37/EC)
- EC reports:
- eNews:
- Factsheets for information on specific policy areas
- Studies and opinions (These documents do not represent the point of view of the European Commission. The interpretations and opinions contained in it are solely those of the authors):
- Study on the impact of a revision of the directive
- Economic analysis of the EU market of tobacco, nicotine and related products
- Study on liability and the health costs of smoking (Updated final report, April 2012)
- Review of the science base to support the development of health warnings for tobacco packages
- Study on availability, accessibility, usage and regulatory environment for novel and emerging tobacco, nicotine or related products
- SCENIHR Opinion on Addictiveness and Attractiveness of Tobacco Additives
- SCENIHR Opinion on Health Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Products
- Meetings:
Details
- Publication date
- 5 October 2015
- Author
- Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety