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The WHO FCTC is the 1st ever public health treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO that commits countries to combating the global tobacco epidemic. The Secretariat serves both the WHO FCTC and the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products
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@whofctc.bsky.social⏳ Clear timelines are key to effective implementation and protecting public health The WHO FCTC sets time-bound measures for: 🚭 Art. 8 protection from tobacco smoke exposure 📦 Art. 11 tobacco packaging & labelling 📢 Art. 13 tobacco advertising, promotion & sponsorship
Show Post💰 High prices for tobacco products help keep them out of reach of young people. 🌍 Article 6 of the WHO FCTC recognizes that price and tax measures are an important tool for reducing tobacco consumption. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...
Show Post🌍 Article 8 of the WHO FCTC recognizes the importance of protecting people from exposure to tobacco smoke. 🚫 There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke.🫁❤️ 🔗https://fctc.who.int/resources/publications/m/item/protection-from-exposure-to-tobacco-smoke
Show Post🚨 Flavoured tobacco is a trap Under the WHO FCTC Articles 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines, Parties are encouraged to prohibit or restrict ingredients that increase the palatability & attractiveness of tobacco products, including flavourings, sugars, sweeteners, herbs & spices. fctc.who.int/resources/pu...
Show PostAt the #UNITEGlobalSummit in the Philippines, the WHO FCTC Secretariat engaged with parliamentarians & health leaders to highlight how tobacco taxation and sustainable financing can advance tobacco control and the SDGs. 🌍💰 #FCTCSavesLives 🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...
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