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1. Scientific Activi[ies Objective: - Underline IARCISAPALDIA findings' questionable reliability Activities: Swiss Exposure study (Hazelton) Scientific Briefings/documents re: * ETS science : facts * Politization of science: EPA/SAPALDIA * GEP (Good epidemiological practice): guidelines scientists survey S&T S&TICISC PMCS

Ba 2. Political Regulatory Scene Obiective: Prevent bans and severe restrictions motivated by IARCISAPALDIA Activities: Brief regulatimm (OFIAMT) and regulatory key players (Safety & Health Inspectorates, CNA) a) On nature and weaknesses of IARC studies * Epidemiology studies * Lack of consideration of confounding factors * Missclassification rate for non-smokers (ma~y be too low) * Lack of lung cancer cases * Failure to measure actual exposure levels to ETS (Hazelton study). b) On practicallefficlent solutions: good IAQJventilation, organization, partnership employers/employees, tolerance, public majority opinions Mobilize third parties to promote accommodation solutions: * Workplace (Employers Associations, Labour Unions) * Restaurants/Hotels (Swiss Gastronomy, SHV, Union Helvetia) * Public places. 6} L99tO

Ao 3. Ally development Qbjective: To create political resistance to legislation/regulatory restrictions following IARC release. Activities: Brief allies (business and trade communities, political parties and politicians, opinion leaders) industry's labour union, on: a) b) c) d) nature of IARC studies politisation of science public opinion facts re solutions industry supported solution. 96]~g~99~0~

IARCIETS PLAN (1st Outline Draft) 1. Scientific Activities 2. Political Regulatory Scene 3. Ally development 4. Communication activities