The overall objective of this study was to propose recommendations for improving the current level of information provision to patients by National Contact Points (NCPs). The research methodology used in this study consisted of: literature review, analysis of legal texts, website analysis,...

The first report on the application of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) was published on 4 May 2012. This report indicated that, with regard to alcohol advertising, further investigations were necessary to assess, amongst other things, the exposure of minors to commercial...

The first report on the application of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) was published on 4 May 2012. This report indicated that, with regard to alcohol advertising, further investigations were necessary to assess, amongst other things, the exposure of minors to commercial...

This document contains the Annexes of the Final Report of the Study on the exposure of minors to alcohol advertising on linear and non-linear audio-visual media services and other online services, including a content analysis (SMART2013/0080). The research was commissioned by the European...

The main purpose of the study was to investigate how the provision of online information on energy efficiency of household products can be improved to promote energy efficient product choices. Due to key differences between online and offline retailing, the current legislation on offline energy...

This Annex includes: 1. Nine General Guiding Principles 2. Specific technical Guidelines - up to five key Guidelines per Guiding Principles whilst the remainder represent voluntary good practices based on review of evidence 3. Voluntary set of Indicators - intended for self-assessment and...

EU legislation established a broad set of patients' rights with regard to accessing health services abroad. However, currently much of the potential of these provisions in increasing patient mobility remains unused. Due to low patient awareness, shortcomings in information provision and existing...