Tobacco Products Directive

The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is a European Union regulation that sets rules for the manufacturing, packaging, and sale of tobacco and related products. Its purpose is to reduce health risks by implementing standards such as plain packaging, banning certain additives, and restricting advertising or online sales. The TPD also requires products to have health warnings and standardized labeling, ensuring consumers receive consistent information. Overall, it aims to protect public health by making tobacco products less appealing and informative, encouraging smokers to quit and discouraging new smokers.