The fund shall finance and coordinate programmes of research and information to promote greater knowledge of the harmful effects of tobacco and the appropriate preventive and curative measures relevant to such effects and to orientate Community tobacco production towards the least harmful varieties and qualities.
In accordance with Article 13 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92, a Community Tobacco Fund is set up. Detailed rules for the application of that provision should be adopted, in particular as regards fixing the deduction of 2% of the premium.