8.12. 89 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 359/1 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 13 November 1989 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the labelling of tobacco products (89/622/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN.COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), In cooperation with the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), : Whereas there are differences between the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on the labelling of tobacco products; whereas these differences are likely to constitute barriers to trade and to impede the establishment and operation of the internal market; . Whereas these possible barriers should be eliminated and whereas, to that end, the marketing and free movement of tobacco products should be made subject to common rules concerning labelling; Whereas -such common rules must -take due account of public health protection;- (1) O] No C 48, 20. 2. 1988, p. 8, and - O] No C 62, 11. 3. 1989, p. 12. (2) O] No C 12, 16. 1. 1989, p. 106 and 0] No C 291, 20. 11. 1989. (3) OJ No C 237, 12. 9. 1980, p. 43. 7/ Whereas the European Council meeting held in Milan on 28 and 29 June 1985 stressed the importance of launching a European action programme against cancer; Whereas- the Council and the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, in their resolution of 7 July 1986 on a programme of action of the European Communities against cancer (4) set for this programme the objective of contributing to an improvement of the health and quality of life .of citizens within the Community by reducing the number of cancers and whereas they have for this purpose identified a fight against - the use of tobacco  products as their prime - objective; Whereas the printing of health warnings on the unit packaging of all tobacco products concerning the risks of use. of such products is a vital factor in the protection of public health; Whereas, for the purpose of ‘- improving public health protection, the indication of the tar and nicotine yield on : cigarette packets is essential for the health information and education of the general public; Whereas this Directive contains provisions which will be reviewed . on- the basis of experience gained and - the development of medical knowledge in this area, the objective being to achieve greater protection of individuals; ' (*) OJ No C 184, 23. 7. 1986, p. 19.