1 Amendments of Maria da Graça CARVALHO related to 2012/0366(COD)
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In accordance with Article 114(3) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter: "Treaty"), a high level of health protection should be taken as a basis, regard being had, in particular, to any new developments based on scientific facts. Tobacco products are not ordinary commodities and in view of the particularly harmful effects of tobacco, health protection should be given high importance, in particular to reduce smoking prevalence among young people. Smoking is a current and global problem with devastating consequences, and adolescence is when most smokers start consuming tobacco.