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Public Consultation on the Future European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
Make Your Voice Heard on the Future of Shisha Regulation in Europe
The European Commission has launched a public consultation as part of the review of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). This initiative will gather the views of citizens, businesses and organisations before the future legislative proposal is developed.
The TPD review could introduce significant changes for the shisha sector, affecting areas such as flavours, product requirements, labelling and ingredients.
ESCA encourages the entire shisha community to take part and help ensure that the sector’s voice is taken into account.
Every contribution matters.
The public consultation is open until 14 August.
How can you contribute?
Respond to the Public Consultation
Submit your response directly through the European Commission's public consultation platform before the deadline.
Need Help?
To support your participation, ESCA has prepared a practical guide explaining the consultation process and providing recommendations on how to respond clearly and effectively.
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