4 Amendments of Mariya GABRIEL related to 2012/0366(COD)
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy, provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package, including the opening mechanism. The package and the products may mislead consumers, in particular young people, suggesting that products are less harmful. For instance, this is the case with certain texts or features, such as ‘low-tar’, ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, '‘natural'’, '‘organic'’, ‘without additives’, ‘without flavours’, 'slim', names, pictures, and figurative or other signs. Likewise, the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful. A recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful. This should be addressed.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In the report, the Commission shall indicate in particular the features which should be reviewed or developed in the light of developments in scientific and technical knowledge, including the development of internationally agreed rules and standards on products, and the socio- economic impact of the Directive’s application, and shall pay special heed to:
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c а (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c а (new)
(cа) the impact on production and employment in the tobacco sector, paying particular attention to small and medium- sized farmers.
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not prohibit or restrict the import, sale or consumption of tobacco or related products which comply with this Directive. At the same time, measures must be taken to restrict the import of tobacco products, including from third countries, which do not comply with this Directive.