ASH Letter to the Health Council over concerns about the Tobacco Advertising Directive
This letter sets out concerns about the directive. A previous EC directive to ban tobacco advertising 98/43/EC was struck down by a European Court of Justice ruling (Case C-376/98). The new directive is formulated to act within the Commission's conservative view of the narrow boundaries of EU competence established by the treaty as interpreted by the European Court of Justice - as such it does not ban 'indirect advertising' (advertising for brand-stretching) and as a result has a giant loophole.

ASH response: Consultation on the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Regulation
ASH response highlighting numerous weaknesses and potential loopholes in tobacco advertising and promotion regulation

ASH responds to the European Commission's proposal for sales promotions and regulation CCP 001/02
ASH response to the Department of Trade and Industry consultation on the European Commission's proposal for sales promotions and regulations CCP 001/02. ASH is against the inclusion of addictive and harmful substances such as tobacco. The main problem with the draft regulation is that it would require member states to accept tobacco promotions originating from other member states under the mutual recognition process.

ASH responds to the Proposed EU Directive on Tobacco Advertising and Sponsorship
ASH's response to the EU directive on Tobacco Advertising and Sponsorship

ASH Briefing: Tobacco Advertising and why it should be banned
ASH Briefing: Tobacco Advertising and why it should be banned

ASH response to consultations on the Directive for Tobacco Advertising
ASH and others responded to earlier consultations on the Directive by proposing a model directive text that would have been effective and stayed within the powers of the Community under the treaty - and be less open to challenge.

Evidence to the FIA regarding the impact of tobacco sponsorship on smoking
Formula One's governing body (the FIA) asked for more evidence linking tobacco sponsorship and increased smoking. Here is ASH's contribution. The FIA says it will phase out tobacco sponsorship globally in line with EU proposals if it is convinced of the link.