by EPHA | Jan 11, 2005 | Uncategorized
An official ban on smoking in all enclosed public places has come into force in Italy on 10 January 2005. It aims to protect against passive smoking and deter those who pursue a habit that is calculated to kill 90,000 Italians a year. The new law obliges restaurants,... by EPHA | Nov 26, 2004 | Uncategorized
Strict limits on the tobacco advertising at the point of sale will come into place in December in the UK after tobacco companies failed a high court bid to overturn the restrictions. Under the new regulations only one A5 sized (14.8cm x 21cm) advertisement will be... by EPHA | Nov 16, 2004 | Uncategorized
The European Court of Auditors has isssued a critical report on the reform of the EU regime of subsidies for tobacco growing. The EU has financed the cultivation of tobacco through a Common Market Organisation (CMO) since 1970 with annual subsidies of 1 billion euro,... by EPHA | Jan 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
Healthcare professional associations agreed on 30 January 2004 to promote a new code of conduct, which asks health professionals to lead by example, and reduce smoking themselves. A WHO informal meeting of health professional organizations and tobacco control brought... by EPHA | Nov 17, 2003 | Uncategorized
The Agriculture Council held an exchange of views on the reform concerning the tobacco sector on 17 November 2003. The discussion follows the Council’s June 2003 decision regarding the 2003 CAP reform proposal and the Commission’s Communication...
