Public health - international
This section will highlight international public health initiatives, particularly those that the RCN has contributed to.
Revision of European Legislation on Tobacco Products Directive (2013) (PDF 133KB)
The EU Tobacco Products Directive is currently being reviewed and updated. The Directive will be bringing forward new proposals in relation to health warnings, ingredients, size of packets and nicotine containing products. This position statement sets out the RCN's detailed position as well as its position on other issues connected to the Tobacco Products Directive. The RCN will now work with EU alliances during the negotiation phase of the Directive in the European Parliament and with members states.