World Health Organization Framework Convention On Tobacco Control

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