Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control

History

The Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control is made up of more than 250 organizations, and was created to support the development, ratification and implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The WHO FCTC was unanimously adopted by WHO Member States in 2003. It came into force in February 2005 (see the  World Heart Federation Statement) and is designed to protect present and future generations from the consequences of consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke by strengthening tobacco control initiatives around the world.

Description

• Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
• Packaging and labelling
• Regulation and disclosure of contents of tobacco products
• Illicit trade
• Price and tax measures
• Sales to and by minors
• Government support for tobacco manufacturing and agriculture
• Treatment of tobacco dependence
• Passive smoking and smoke-free environments
• Surveillance, research and exchange of information
• Scientific, technical and legal cooperation

Final text of the WHO FCTC:

in English
in Arabic
in Chinese
in French
in Russian
in Spanish

Signatures and ratification The updated status of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), including the list of signatures and ratification, can be found on the WHO web site.