Last updated: May 31, 2019

Key Terms

Tobacco Sponsorship

Term Not Defined
Analysis

There is no law that regulates tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Therefore, there is no applicable definition of "tobacco sponsorship."

FCTC-Based Definition

Any form of contribution to any event, activity, or individual with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(g))

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion

Term Not Defined
Analysis

There is no law that regulates tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Therefore, there is no applicable definition of "tobacco advertising and promotion."

FCTC-Based Definition

Any form of commercial communication, recommendation, or action with the aim, effect or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use either directly or indirectly. (FCTC Art. 1(c))

Tobacco Product

Term Not Defined
Analysis

There is no law that regulates tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Therefore, there is no applicable definition of "tobacco product."

FCTC-Based Definition

Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))