Last updated: March 9, 2020
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
Having no definition for this key term makes interpretation of provisions related to sponsorship difficult. This can hamper application and implementation of FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines.
A definition of “tobacco sponsorship” should be provided in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(g).
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
Having no definition for this key term makes interpretation of many provisions difficult. This can hamper application and implementation of FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines.
A definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” should be provided in accordance with FCTC Art. 1(c).
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 and tobacco product” means any raw material or any material prepared from the whole or part of the tobacco plant (Nicotania tabecum) or (Nictoinia rustica) leaf or stalk of the same, to be smoked, sniffed, sucked or chewed.
The definition of “tobacco and tobacco product” in the law aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1.
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))
