| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/01/767 (30.5.01) |
| Publication Date | 30/05/2001 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 30 May 2001 the European Commission proposed a new Directive on tobacco advertising and sponsorship. The new proposal aims to harmonise existing regulations on tobacco advertising in Member States with a view to fostering the internal market. Most Member States have far-reaching prohibitions of tobacco advertising in place. At the same time the proposals seeks - as foreseen in the EC Treaty - a high standard of health protection for its citizens. The draft Directive will outlaw tobacco advertising in the print media and it will also prohibit advertising of tobacco products in the radio and on the Internet. Equally sponsorship by tobacco companies of events or activities involving or taking place in several Member States will be outlawed. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/767&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
