Last updated: September 29, 2022
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
Donation or sponsorship of an event, activity or individual: any indirect or direct form of contribution to an event, activity or individual with the aim, effect or potential effect of promoting tobacco, tobacco products or related products or their use.
The definition of “donation or sponsorship” provided in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco sponsorship” provided in 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
Advertising and promotion of tobacco, tobacco products and related products: any indirect or direct message, recommendation, action or other type of communication having the aim, effect, or potential effect of promoting tobacco, tobacco products or related products and their use.
The definition of “advertising and promotion” contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” provided in 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 products: products that can be consumed which consist, even partly, of tobacco, whether genetically modified or not.
The definition of “tobacco products” contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco product” contained 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))
