1. EU actions on Environmental Tobacco Smoke Consultative Forum on Environment and Health 19 April 2006 European Commission Public Health Directorate SANCO C6 – Health Measures

2. Variety of national regulations Comprehensive smoke-free regulations: Ireland (March 2004), Italy (Jan. 2005), Malta (April 2005), Sweden (June 2005), Norway (EEA country – June 2004), parts of UK (Scotland - March 2006; England, Northern Ireland - 2007) Exemptions for bars and restaurants: Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain Hospitality venues are a particular concern

3. Community legislation on smoke - free environments Resolutions and recommendations (non-binding) Council Resolution on smoking in public places (1989) Council Recommendation on the prevention of smoking and on initiatives to improve tobacco control (2002) Health and safety at work directives Directive on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace (89/654/EEC) Asbestos Directive (83/477/EEC) Carcinogens Directive (04/37/EC) Pregnant Women Directive (92/85/EEC)

4. Momentum for action Action plan on environment and health – Action XII Report ”Tobaco or health in the EU” INDEX report International obligations under the FCTC

5. Commissioner Kyprianou in the Parliament “European citizens merit full protection from smoking, especially in the workplace and other public spaces. I have been monitoring with interest the courageous political resolutions taken in Ireland and elsewhere, and I hope that by the end of my mandate all Europeans will enjoy a similar degree of protection. This effort will, of course, have to be founded on dialogue and consensus on national and European level.” September 2004

6. Green Paper on smoke-free environments Objectives Stimulate a public debate at EU level Consult the EP, Member States and all stakeholders on the best way forward

7. Green Paper on smoke-free environments Policy options No change to the present situation Comprehensive smoke-free regulation Smoke-free regulation with exemptions

8. Green Paper on smoke-free environments Possible tools Voluntary approach: self-regulation Coordination of Member States’ efforts (EU recommendation) Binding legislation (Article137 TEC)

9. Green Paper on smoke-free environments Timetable Informal consultations with MS experts and stakeholders – Spring-summer 2006 Adoption – Autumn 2006 Stakeholder consultations Regulatory impact assessment – 2007 Commission Communication - 2008