Last updated: July 27, 2020
Action Required for Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Not Banned
Disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditures
The law does not require disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditures. Because some tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities may be permitted (or are unaddressed) under the law, the law should require such disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry in order to align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines.
Health warning messages required on permitted forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
The law does not require health warning messages on permitted forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Because some tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities may be permitted (or are unaddressed) under the law, the law should require health warning messages on any permitted forms of tobacco advertising, promotion or sponsorship in order to align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines.
Disclosed information readily available to the public
The law does not require disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditure. Therefore, there is no associated requirement to make such information readily available to the public. To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should require such disclosure to the government and make disclosed information readily available to the public.
