The new Tobacco Products Directive – one year on
by Linda McAvan, Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur on the Tobacco Products Directive
A little over a year ago the new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) entered into force. The Directive is a major achievement for public health in the EU, in particular as regards the protection of young people. As its provisions start to be implemented across EU countries over the coming months, we will see major changes in the type and packaging of tobacco products available on the EU market. The TPD prohibits strong flavours such as fruit or menthol in cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco. It requires that cigarette packages carry big pictures and text warnings that remind consumers of the risks of smoking and b
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