Requirements
Significant provisions of the treaty require that parties implement the following measures:
| Topic | Measure | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying | Call for a limitation in the interactions between lawmakers and the tobacco industry. | Article 5.3 |
| Demand reduction | Tax and other measures to reduce tobacco demand. | Article 6 & 7 |
| Passive smoking | Obligation to protect all people from exposure to tobacco smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport and indoor public places. | Article 8 |
| Regulation | The contents and emissions of tobacco products are to be regulated and ingredients are to be disclosed. | Article 10 |
| Packaging and labeling | Large health warning (at least 30% of the packet cover, 50% or more recommended); deceptive labels ("mild", "light", etc.) are prohibited. | Article 9 & 11 |
| Awareness | Public awareness for the consequences of smoking. | Article 12 |
| Tobacco advertising | Comprehensive ban, unless the national constitution forbids it. | Article 13 |
| Addiction | Addiction and cessation programs. | Article 14 |
| Smuggling | Action is required to eliminate illicit trade of tobacco products. | Article 15 |
| Minors | Restricted sales to minors. | Article 16 |
| Research | Tobacco-related research and information sharing among the parties. | Articles 20, 21, & 22 |
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