Conclusion

Cambridge University Press eBooks, pp. 244–250

Abstract

The conclusion addresses the three questions asked. (i) What are the powers of the EU to regulate unhealthy lifestyles and how have these powers been used to date? (ii) How does EU law balance the objective of building a market for unhealthy products with that of reducing and eliminating their consumption? (iii) How does EU law balance market uniformity with the diversity and scientific uncertainty associated with lifestyle practices? It argues that EU legislation in this field remains framed predominantly in economic terms. As a result, debate continues to revolve largely around the relationship between the internal market and scientific or public health concerns. The book concludes that future EU intervention should be accompanied by reforms to the constitutional framework of competence and by greater recognition of the political, moral and cultural dimensions of unhealthy lifestyles.

Authors 1

1. Vincent Delhomme corresponding Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University