Last updated: December 5, 2023
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
"Sponsorship" means any form of public or private contribution to an event, activity, or person with the aim or the direct or indirect effect of promoting a good or product.
The definition of “sponsorship” 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
The law does not contain a definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law. For example, if it unclear what is meant by “tobacco advertising and promotion,” this may impair the ability of the law to fulfill FCTC Art. 13 requirements.
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should provide a definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” in accordance with the definition contained 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
The law does not contain a definition of “tobacco product.” Undefined key terms can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law.
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should contain a definition of “tobacco product” in accordance with the definition provided 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))
