2 Amendments of Ian HUDGHTON related to 2012/0366(COD)
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
(3 b) "standardised packaging" means the standardisation of pack colour and the removal of all branding from packaging, with the exception of the brand name which will appear in a standardised font and position on the package. Standardisation can also be extended to pack shape, size, method of opening and other forms of appearance. The relevant legal markings such as health warnings and tax stamps are retained on the package.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. For the purpose of protecting public health, Member States may maintain or introduce national rules concerning the labelling and packaging of tobacco products which go beyond the rules laid down in this Directive, including the maintenance or introduction of provisions allowing standardised packaging of tobacco products.