Tobacco control: resources supporting the implementation of the FCTC

This page provides essential resources for tobacco control, supporting the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and related initiatives. Key resources include:

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC): An evidence-based treaty addressing both demand and supply reduction strategies.
Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products: Complements the FCTC by focusing on countering illicit trade.
Guidelines and Policy Options: Developed through consultative processes to assist Parties in meeting their legal obligations under the FCTC.
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2023: Tracks progress in tobacco control and the implementation of the MPOWER technical package.
Report on Tobacco Control for the Region of the Americas 2022: Highlights progress and gaps in the tobacco control agenda.
WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000–2030: Presents estimates and projections of tobacco use prevalence.

The preparatory meetings for the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and for the 3rd session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products for the Region of the Americas will take place in Brasilia, from October 17 to 20. The objective of these meetings is to provide the opportunity for the Parties in the region to review and discuss the issues to be addressed in the forthcoming COP10 and MOP3.

The following resources will be helpful for this purpose.

Publications

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is the first treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization. The FCTC is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health. The FCTC represents a paradigm shift in developing a regulatory strategy to address addictive substances; in contrast to previous drug control treaties, the FCTC asserts the importance of demand reduction strategies as well as supply issues.

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The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is the first protocol to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), and a new international treaty in its own right. It was adopted by consensus on 12 November 2012 at the fifth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to The WHO FCTC (Seoul, Republic of Korea, 12–17 November 2012). The Protocol builds upon and complements Article 15 of the WHO FCTC, which addresses means of countering illicit trade in tobacco products, a key aspect of a comprehensive tobacco control policy.

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Guidelines, and policy options and recommendations for implementation of the WHO FCTC. The guidelines and policy options and recommendations are developed through wide consultative and intergovernmental processes established by the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the WHO FCTC, with the aim to assist Parties in meeting their legal obligations under the Convention.

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Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The sessions of the Conference of the Parties shall be governed by these Rules of Procedure. These Rules of Procedure shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Meeting of the Parties of any protocol if so provided in that protocol, or if the Meeting of the Parties to that protocol so decides.

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Rules of Procedure of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The sessions of the Meeting of the Parties shall be governed by these Rules of Procedure in accordance with Article 33.4 of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products and as decided by the Meeting of the Parties.

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WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023: protect people from tobacco smoke. The ninth WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic tracks the progress made by countries in tobacco control since 2008 and, marks 15 years since the introduction of the MPOWER technical package which is designed to help countries implement the demand-reduction measures of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

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Report on Tobacco Control for the Region of the Americas 2022. Revised edition. The Report presents the progress of the implementation of the MPOWER technical package during the period of 2018-2021. While there has been significant progress noted, the report also highlights the gaps in the acceleration of the tobacco control agenda both at the global and regional levels.

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WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2030. This report presents WHO estimates of tobacco use prevalence for 2022, numbers of users, and trends projected to 2030. Estimates are at global, regional and country-level.

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Tobacco taxes after the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency. The evidence overwhelmingly points towards tobacco taxes being an important policy tool to reduce tobacco consumption and improve population health.

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Tackling tobacco control beyond health: a comprehensive approach.

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