Activities of Rebecca TAYLOR related to 2012/0366(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products
Amendments (46)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products, having a characterising flavour other than tobacco, which may make tobacco products more palatable, and therefore facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns. For example, in many countries, sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined. A number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people. Measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes (e.g. menthol and clove cigarettes) should be avoided.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The Commission and the Member States should commit themselves to the effective implementation of the FCTC's protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. Efforts should be made to prevent and improve the control of illegal trafficking of tobacco products manufactured in third countries.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use provides a legal framework to assess the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products which claim to have properties beneficial to human health. A significant number of nicotine-containing products werpresenting such claims have already been authorised under this regulatory regime. The authorisation Member Staktes into account the nicotine content of the product in question. Subjecting allare obliged to ensure nicotine- containing products, whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of a nicotine containing product previously authorised under Directive 2001/83/EC, to the same legal framework clarifies the legal situation, levels out differences between national legislations, ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation. This should be without prejudice to the application of Directive 2001/83/EC to other products covered by this Directive if the conditions set by Directive 2001/83/EC are fulfilledich do not fall under Directive 2001/83/EC and which are placed on the common market comply with the appropriate legislation listed in [new] Annex IV.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Labelling provisions should be introduced for nicotine containing products below the threshold set out in this Directivefalling outside of the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC drawing the attention of consumers to potential health risks, and Member States should be obliged to ensure that national age restrictions for buying nicotine containing products are kept in line with those for the sale of tobacco products.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall prohibit the use of characterising flavourings in the components of tobacco products such as filters, papers, packages, capsules or any technical features allowing modification of flavour or smoke intensity. Filters and capsules shall not contain tobacco.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover at least 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – introductory part
(g) for unit packets of cigarettes, respect the following dimensions as a minimum:
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) height: not less than 64 mm;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
(ii) width: not less than 55 mm.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promotes a tobacco product by means that are false, misleading, deceptive or likely to create an erroneous impression about its characteristics, health effects, hazards or emissions;, in particular by suggesting that a particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or has vitalising, energetic, healing, rejuvenating, natural or otherwise positive health effects.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboid shape. A unit packet of roll-your- own tobacco shall and include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of any other tobacco for smoking shall be packaged in a cuboid or cylindrical composite can or have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular poacket with a flap that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of roll-your-own tobacco, and shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 g.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re-closed or re-sealed after the opening is first opened, other than thein the form of a flip-top lid. The flip-top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet..
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The following nNicotine-containing products that are presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease in human beings, other than through any message specified in paragraph 3, may only be placed on the market if they were authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC:
Amendment 145 #
Amendment 146 #
Amendment 147 #
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This Directive shall not apply to nicotine containing products authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. For nicotine-containing products where paragraph 1 does not apply, the products may be placed on the market if they comply with this Directive
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Member States shall ensure that nicotine containing products comply with European Union consumer protection, safety and other relevant legislation in force.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. No later than 12 months from entry into force of this Directive, each Member State shall provide the Commission with a report on the measures it has taken to implement and enforce the legislation set out in [new] Annex IV as it applies to nicotine containing products and the effectiveness of those measures.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Member States shall ensure that nicotine-containing products are not sold to persons below the national legal age for purchasing tobacco products.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 f (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Where appropriate, Member States may impose marketing restrictions on nicotine-containing products similar to those which apply to the marketing of tobacco products.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to update the nicotine quantities set out in paragraph 1 taking into account scientific developments and marketing authorisations grantey 1 April 2017, carry out a study on nicotine-containing products in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the Member States. This study will consider whether there is a need for specific legislation in regard to nicotine- containing products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Each unit packet and any outside packaging of nicotine-containing products below the thresholds set out in paragraph 1which do not fall under the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC shall carry the following health warning: This product contains nicotine which is addictive and canmay damage your health.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) nicotine containing products below the threshold set out in Article 18(1);
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use provides a legal framework to assess the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products including nicotine containing products which claim to have properties beneficial to human health. A significant number of nicotine-containing products werpresenting such claims have already been authorised under this regulatory regime. The authorisation Member Staktes into account the nicotine content of the product in question. Subjecting allare obliged to ensure nicotine- containing products, whose nicotine content equals or exceeds the content of a nicotine containing product previously authorised under Directive 2001/83/EC, to the same legal framework clarifies the legal situation, levels out differences between national legislations, ensures equal treatment of all nicotine containing products usable for smoking cessation purposes and creates incentives for research and innovation in smoking cessation. This should be without prejudice to the application of Directive 2001/83/EC to other products covered by this Directive if the conditions set by Directive 2001/83/EC are fulfilledich do not fall under Directive 2001/83/EC and which are placed on the common market comply with the appropriate legislation listed in [new] Annex IV.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Labelling provisions should be introduced for nicotine containing products below the threshold set out in this Directivefalling outside of the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC drawing the attention of consumers to potential health risks, and Member States should be obliged to ensure that national age restrictions for buying nicotine containing products are kept in line with those for the sale of tobacco products.
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboid shape. A unit packet of roll-your- own tobacco shall and include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of any other tobacco for smoking shall be packaged in a cuboid or cylindrical composite can or have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular poacket with a flap that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of roll-your-own tobacco, and shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 g.
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re-closed or re-sealed after the opening is first opened, other than thein the form of a flip-top lid. The flip-top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet.
Amendment 1150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The following nNicotine-containing products that are presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease in human beings, other than through any message specified in paragraph 3, may only be placed on the market if they were authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC:
Amendment 1162 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This Directive shall not apply to nicotine containing products authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.
Amendment 1163 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where appropriate, Member States may impose marketing restrictions on nicotine-containing products similar to those which apply to the marketing of tobacco products.
Amendment 1167 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 1168 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Member States shall ensure that nicotine containing products comply with European Union consumer protection, safety and other relevant legislation in force.
Amendment 1169 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. No later than 12 months from entry into force of this Directive, each Member State shall provide the Commission with a report on the measures it has taken to implement and enforce the legislation set out in [new] Annex IV as it applies to nicotine containing products and the effectiveness of those measures.
Amendment 1170 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Member States shall ensure that nicotine-containing products are not sold to persons below the national legal age for purchasing tobacco products.
Amendment 1171 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1182 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1218 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to update the nicotine quantities set out in paragraph 1 taking into account scientific developments and marketing authorisations grantey 1 April 2017, carry out a study on nicotine-containing products in consultation with relevant stakeholders and the Member States. This study will consider whether there is a need for specific legislation in regard to nicotine- containing products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.
Amendment 1229 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Each unit packet and any outside packaging of nicotine-containing products below the thresholds set out in paragraph 1which do not fall under the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC shall carry the following health warning:
Amendment 1233 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
This product contains nicotine which is addictive and canmay damage your health.
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) nicotine containing products below the threshold set out in Article 18(1);
Amendment 1360 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 b (new)
Annex 2 b (new)