EMTOC (English)

What is EMTOC?  

EMTOC (Electronic Model Tobacco Control) is a European web application which enables safe submission of the lists of tobacco ingredients to the concerned authorities. EMTOC is in accordance with the EU practical guide and the European Directive 2001/37. The data submitted to EMTOC is only accessible to national authorities (regulators) and the European Commission. The national authorities of a Member State have only access to data submitted to their corresponding Member State. 

What is EMTOC Trust Centre?

EMTOC Trust Centre (e-mail EMTOC Trust Center), hosted by RIVM, has been authorized by EMTOC Member States to grant access to EMTOC to companies that have been approved by the regulator.

How to get access to EMTOC?

For access to EMTOC, the reporting party applies to the competent authority (regulator) of all Member States to which tobacco ingredient lists will be submitted. The procedure is described briefly below. For more detailed information on this procedure see information for emtoc users

a. Sign the user agreement and send the form by regular post or as PDF to the regulator of the concerned Member State (List of addresses).
b. Fill out the contact details webform.
c. Transfer the administrative costs (not applicable for AT and BE) to the Trust Centre. Your application will only be processed after the administration fee has been received.
d. If your application has been approved, the EMTOC Trust Centre will grant you access to the EMTOC system. All necessities like login codes and smart card will be sent to you by post.

How to use EMTOC?

 You can upload the tobacco ingredient lists via the EMTOC-database in two different ways:
1. Manually on-line;
2. Bulk upload via xml schemes . If desired, you can use a Microsoft Excel tool (the excel2xml tool (4265Kb)) that converts excel files into xml schemes. It is important always to update the catalogs before uploading the data.

If you wish to practice first with data upload, you can upload 'fictive' data in the training site EMTOC. You also can practice offline with a tool. These uploaded data will NOT be assessed by the regulator.

Manuals and contact details 

• General information about EMTOC: information for emtoc users
• Legal issues: EMTOC Terms of Use
• Instructions for use of EMTOC: EMTOC Instructions
• User agreement: EMTOC user agreement
• User contact details: contact details webform
•  Manual of the web-based EMTOC system: EMTOC User Manual
• HandlManual of the excel2xml tool, Truecrypt and Smart cards: 'Manual smart card'
• Manual to install the tool: Tool_Installation guide
• Excel2xml-tool for submission
• Smart card reader software for Windows 7
  
• Frequently asked questions: FAQ

For further information about EMTOC mail to: emtoc.trustcentre@rivm.nl