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I C or cc -!lurl: ~ i c) yr <i mmc_ ]. fiasi c lti'ork : Creati on of L i terat.ure etce lhe following projects are designed mainly to influence basic att.itude.s and conditions with regard to harmoni- sation and the smoking issue in Europe. The Task Force will still have to evaluate the results obtained and screen the possibilities for follow-up activities,lThe possible scope, organisation and time schedule for this willhave to be elaborated at the Task Force6 meeting in December. The projects are at different stages of their execution: 1.1. EC Competences The symposium on "Limit.s of Competences for European Organisations" took place in October. The study bv Prof. J.H.Kaiser on limits of EC competences, which was published in German in 198o, is available in an English translation as yet unrevised and unpublished. The expertise by Prof. P.H.Teitgen (La fumee de la cigarette dans la "zone grise" des competences de la C.E.E.) was published in June 1981. 1.2. "Smokinq and Drugs" in the EC Pilot study on the lack of scientific ,justification to classify tobacco products as drugs has been commissioned. Completion in 1982. 1.3. Anti-smoking Motivations Preliminary studv on the motivations of anti-smoking groupsiand the conflict-orientated strategy of official health policy drafted. Main study expected to take until mid-1982. v 0 N 1.4. ISO Standard for Tar and Nicotine Measurements -~ ~ Based on Two Methods a ~ Coinq into multilab tests which will take until the v °`' end of 1982.

3 11.2 the budget was maintained at the original uS $16,000 for 1982 until further information would make amendment justifiable. The 1982 project budget was adjusted accordingly. Its total thus amounting to US $595,000; 11.3 if appropriate, the Secretary General woul.d request approval of a revised budget by wx3tten word from t:he Advisory Group in between meetings. Project 5_ Economic Impact Model for Industri.alised Countries. 12. Mary Covington suggested that discussion of Project 5 be deferred until the project team leader, Andrew Whist, joined the meeting. Project 8__Social Role of Smokin~ 13. Christian Vogel presented the project progress report with its revised timetable. 14. As was the case with the "Mayfly" project, it became apparent that this project is difficult to develop as an "umbrella" programme for implementation in countries with differing situations and needs. 15. Having had some difficulties in producing an acceptable proposal, one of the consultancy agencies was to present its strategic platform within three weeks. 16. Christian Vogel invited Trevor King, the "Mayfly" project team leader, to participate in the following stages of presentation. 17. Following a suggestion, Richard Marcotullio agreed to. consider whether his company could share its experience with a relevant advertising campaign. 18. After di.scussion, it was concluded that, despite all the problems encountered, it was INFOTAB's job to continue to

4 develop "core" projects which could then be adapted by NI4As to suit their national circumstances. Pro~ect A;_Formation of new NMAs and Development of Those In Existence. 19. Mary Covington reported on the recommendations of the project team and noted that she had written to the two member companies which have affiliates in the countries that were proposed for special assistance. Project 3 ^"Mayfly„ 20. Trevor King distributed the progress report and explained that the timetable had been amended. 21. The Secretary General mentioned a plan to merchandise INFOTAB throughout companies. This would be a packaged presentation similar to the "Mayfly" audio-visual kit and would be for use by INFOTAB and member company staff. 22. A discussion followed on the need for a merchandising plan to communicate INFOTAB projects to P]tiAs. The Secretary General stated that such information would be included in the aforementioned presentation. This kind of communication was recognised as being a major INFOTAB priority and task. Project _G_ Monitorin_q 5th World Conference on Smoking and Health, Winnipea, July, 1983. 23. Mary Covington presented the project report and the related request for US $3,500. Replying to a question from one of the group members, she explained the monitoring procedure further. 24. The project was reaffirmed and the budget agreed.

8 .(At this stage, the agenda was readjusted for the review of projects to continue.) Project 6- Renewal of 11-nation Study (cont'd) 44. Ansell Egerton offered to participate in the meetinqFof-the project team, to represent the Advisory Group. 45. At the March 25th meeting, the team would decide on: 45.1 points I and 2 of earlier discussion on the subject (see S 31.); 45.2 timing 45.3 budget 45.4 project team leader. 46. By April 5th, all Advisory Group members would review the previous study and give INFOTAB their recommendations on which questions to keep, which to remove and new ones to acdd for the up-date of the study. 47. A brief would be presented by either the newly designated project team leader, or Ansell Egerton, at the May meeting in Washington. 48. The Research Organisation involved in the original study was to be invited to the March 25th meeting. Project 7_ Social Costs/Social Values 49. Richard I•iarcotullio reported that, following contacts with various economists, the issue would now be addressed in broader terms. One of the economists will prepare a paper which will include the "civil liberties" issue.