Last updated: June 27, 2023
Key Terms
Tobacco Product
“Tobacco products” means products composed of tobacco leaves as a raw material processed for use, either by smoking or by any other way.
The definition of "tobacco products" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco product” 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))
Tobacco Sponsorship
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco sponsorship." Undefined key terms or ambiguous definitions can undermine the application of other substantive provisions of a law.
A definition of “tobacco sponsorship” should be provided in accordance with the definition 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
“Publicity, advertisement and promotion of tobacco products” means any form of publicity or promotion of a tobacco product or for tobacco use, whether directly or indirectly. This includes advertisement of tobacco products on television, radio, print or via any other means of publicity.
The definition of “publicity, advertisement and promotion of tobacco products” 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))
