E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 6 Slovenian Coalition for Tobacco Control.

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E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Slovenian Coalition for Tobacco Control

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Tobacco Control Legislation in Slovenia BILL TO CONTROL THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS (1996)BILL TO CONTROL THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS (1996) –Forbidden to sell tobacco products to people younger than 15 –Limitation of smoking in public places –Limitation of smoking in working places –Forbidden to advertise tobacco products

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Tobacco Control Legislation in Slovenia AMENDMENT to the Bill to Control the Use of Tobacco Products (2002)AMENDMENT to the Bill to Control the Use of Tobacco Products (2002) –Limitation of nicotine, tar and CO concentrations in cigarettes –Warnings on tobacco products –Forbidden to sell tobacco products for oral use –Higher fines –New ISO standards

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r FCTC Signed in September 2004Signed in September 2004 Ratifiede in January 2005Ratifiede in January 2005 Implementation started by total ban on advertising in September 2005Implementation started by total ban on advertising in September 2005

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Taxes and Price All taxes – 75% per packAll taxes – 75% per pack Excise tax rising once a year – by 2008Excise tax rising once a year – by 2008 EU minimum level (foreseen already for July 2007) EU minimum level (foreseen already for July 2007)

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP –16 national organizations active in the field of tobacco control FUNDINGFUNDING –Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia –Slovenian municipalities –American Cancer Society –Independent fundrising by member organizations Slovenian Coalition for Tobacco Control

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Reduce the number of smokers in Slovenia, especially among young peopleReduce the number of smokers in Slovenia, especially among young people Raise awarreness about harmful effect of smoking especially second hand smokingRaise awarreness about harmful effect of smoking especially second hand smoking Including workshops on the dangers of smoking in primary and secondary schoolsIncluding workshops on the dangers of smoking in primary and secondary schools Lobbing for complete Ban of smoking in the workplace including bars and restaurantsLobbing for complete Ban of smoking in the workplace including bars and restaurants The role and influence of civil society on political decision regarding the tobacco legislationThe role and influence of civil society on political decision regarding the tobacco legislation Main objectives of the Coalition

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Activities of the Coalition PAST ACTIVITIES (2005)PAST ACTIVITIES (2005) –Public awareness campaigns –Health promotion festival “Non smoking festival” –Expert consulting in health centers and cooperation with Slovenian Ministry of Health –Project and activities to support total prohibition of smoking in workplaces PRESENT ACTIVITIES (2006/2007)PRESENT ACTIVITIES (2006/2007) –Public awareness campaign on second hand smoking –Festival on May 31 –Project and activities to decrease the tobacco abuse among young people in Slovenia –Research of presence and influence of tobacco in media (film, television, etc.)

E N S P G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y S o f i a - N o v e m b e r Special thanks to: ENSP for accepting SCTC as a full memberENSP for accepting SCTC as a full member ENSP for their recomendations, helpful materials and all information concerning smoke free legislationENSP for their recomendations, helpful materials and all information concerning smoke free legislation And last but not least I would like to thank ENSP for the “Comprehensive research of health impact of the workplace Tobacco Ban in Ireland” which was carried out by RIFTFSAnd last but not least I would like to thank ENSP for the “Comprehensive research of health impact of the workplace Tobacco Ban in Ireland” which was carried out by RIFTFS