Last updated: April 1, 2025
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco sponsorship," even though the law prohibits sponsorship that promotes a tobacco product. To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and to clarify the scope of the ban and aid in enforcement, the law should provide a definition of “tobacco sponsorship” in accordance with the definition contained in FCTC Art. 1.
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
“Advertisement” includes any representation by any means for the purpose of promoting directly or indirectly any tobacco product, smoking substance or substitute tobacco product.
The definition of “advertisement” is narrower than the definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” contained in FCTC Art. 1. Although the definition encompasses all forms of advertising, it may not encompass all types of promotional practices. Therefore, to align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should provide a definition of “tobacco advertising and promotion” in accordance with the definition contained in FCTC Art. 1.
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
“Tobacco product” means processed tobacco or any product that contains tobacco which is designed for human consumption.
The definition of “tobacco product" contained in the law aligns with the definition of “tobacco product” provided in FCTC Art. 1(f).
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))
