Last updated: May 8, 2023
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
Sponsorship of tobacco: any kind of contribution to any event, activity or support for a person having as its aim, effect or likely effect to directly or indirectly promote a tobacco product, derivative or similar item.
Sponsoring: any public or private contribution granted to a third party in relation to an event, a team or an activity.
The definitions of "sponsorship of tobacco" and “sponsoring” contained in the law align with the definition of "tobacco sponsorship" provided in the FCTC.
Any form of contribution to any event, activity, or individual with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(g))
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
Tobacco advertising and promotion of tobacco, its derivatives or similar items: any kind of communication, or recommendation of an action or commercial action having as its aim, effect or likely effect to directly or indirectly promote a tobacco product, derivative or similar item, or their use.
The definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion of tobacco, its derivatives or similar items" contained in the law aligns with the definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion" provided in the FCTC.
Any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(c))
Tobacco Product
Tobacco products: products entirely or partially made from leaf tobacco as their raw material, and intended to be smoked, sucked, chewed or sniffed.
The definition of "tobacco products" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco product” contained in FCTC Art. 1(f).
Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))
