tupakkatuotedirektiivi

The Tupakkatuotedirektiivi, or Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), is a piece of European Union legislation that governs the manufacturing, presentation, and sale of tobacco and related products within the EU. Its primary aim is to protect public health by reducing smoking rates and preventing young people from starting to smoke. The directive sets harmonized rules across all member states to ensure a level playing field while promoting higher standards of health protection.

Key provisions of the TPD include stringent regulations on packaging, such as mandatory health warnings covering a significant portion of the product's surface and the prohibition of misleading claims about the reduced harmfulness of tobacco products. It also mandates ingredient reporting for tobacco manufacturers, requiring them to disclose the contents of their products to regulatory authorities. Furthermore, the directive introduced measures to restrict the sale of tobacco products to minors, including age verification requirements.

The TPD also addresses novel tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. It sets out specific rules for these products, including maximum nicotine concentrations for e-liquids, notification requirements for manufacturers, and packaging standards. The aim is to ensure that these products are also subject to appropriate public health controls. The directive is regularly reviewed and updated to adapt to evolving market trends and scientific understanding of the risks associated with tobacco and nicotine products. Compliance with the TPD is a legal requirement for all manufacturers and vendors operating within the European Union.