Table 3

Legislative and scientific projects undertaken by National Manufacturers Associations in the Nordic area 1980–2000

DenmarkFinlandIcelandNorwaySweden
Opposed smoking restrictions
 Smoke-free laws6 72 106 X XX
 Airline smoking bans73 XXXXX
 Supporting Smokers Rights Groups72 102 XX XX
Opposed other tobacco control policies
 Health warning labels72 146 XXXX
 Advertising bans72 X XX
 Product liability laws147–150 X
 Tax increases73 75 102 145 151 X XX
Commissioned research102 106 152 XX XX
Scientific witness programme (EGIL)106 152 153
 Media briefings X XX
 Criticising SHS science X XX
 Consulting NMAs X XX
 Participating in seminars X XX
  • EGIL, Expertgruppen för Riskbedömning av Inneluftens Hälsorisker; NMAs, National Manufacturers Associations; SHS, secondhand smoke.