by EPHA | Jan 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
Against the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the European Commission has decided to take action against Ireland which imposes a minimum retail prices for cigarettes. It highlights the contradiction between EU policies on competition and health... by EPHA | Oct 2, 2006 | Uncategorized
On 30 August 2006 the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released a new report entitled Change in Nicotine Yields 1998-2004. This report concludes that the amount of nicotine administered to smokers from one cigarette has increased steadily in the past... by EPHA | Jun 29, 2006 | Uncategorized
On the 19 June 2006, the Scotland House in Brussels presented ‘Scotland journey to smoke-free public places’ which aimed to share good practices in health improvements. As a follow up of the ban of smoking in public places introduced in Scotland on the 26... by EPHA | Apr 21, 2006 | Uncategorized
The World Health Organisation launched on the 28 March 2006 in Beijing a Global Alliance to fight chronic respiratory diseases through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. The Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD) is a voluntary alliance of... by EPHA | Jul 27, 2005 | Uncategorized
A report by the Commission on the implementation of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC found that the provisions of the Directive on health warnings and maximum tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide are being respected by Member States. However, only 13 Member...
