The Working Group on Technical Barriers to Trade, assisted by the Expert Group on Tobacco, is responsible for legislation on tobacco contained in Annex II, Chapter XXV, of the EEA Agreement.
The regulatory framework for tobacco control measures in the Internal Market covers manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products, as well as advertising and sponsorship of such products. The overall aim of the framework is to ensure a high level of health protection for individuals in the EEA.
See also: European Commission - Tobacco