Division Tobacco (Annex — point 2.2.1)

Actions related to tobacco are developed in line with the overall EU approach on tobacco control as well as the Framework Convention on tobacco control.

• Study on availability, accessibility, usage and regulatory environment for new tobacco and nicotine products. The aim is to identify any gaps in the existing EC legislation (e.g. products not covered by tobacco, food or medical legislation).

  [Call for tenders]

• Support in implementation of EU policy on tobacco control, in particular with respect to raising awareness on health risks.

  [Call for tenders]

• Neutral scientific policy support. The aim of this activity is getting strong support for the implementation of the Framework Convention on tobacco control (FCTC). The outcome of the project will be: support to DG SANCO in its role as Key Facilitator for the development of FCTC guidelines for testing and measuring tobacco products and the effective functioning of the European Governmental Tobacco Laboratories Network.

  [Administrative agreement with JRC]