Lebanon

Tobacco sponsorship: shall mean any form of contribution to any event, activity or individual with the aim of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly.

The definition of “tobacco sponsorship” aligns with the definition of “tobacco sponsorship” provided in the FCTC.

Tobacco advertising and promotion: shall mean any form of commercial communication, recommendation or action aiming at promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly; marketing information broadcasted, written or drawn for the promotion of any product, by any written or audiovisual media outlet, or by any other electronic or informational mean.

The definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” aligns with the definition provided in the FCTC.

Tobacco products: shall mean products made of tobacco or tobacco alternatives, including leaves, leaf extracts such as pipes, and cigarette filters.

The definition of “tobacco products” is broader and more inclusive than the definition provided in the FCTC because it includes “tobacco alternatives” (which is defined to include products such as e-cigarettes or ENDS products (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems), as well as products made directly from tobacco.

Tobacco alternative: shall mean a battery-operated device, generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals, which turn into a vapor that is inhaled by the smoker, and all materials related to a tobacco product including the electronic water pipe.

The definition of “tobacco alternative” is significant because the term “tobacco alternatives” is included in the definition of “tobacco products.”