Last updated: May 30, 2023
Key Terms
Tobacco Sponsorship
Tobacco sponsorship: Any kind of contribution to any event, activity or person, having as its goal, effect or likely effect the direct or indirect promotion of a tobacco product or the use of tobacco.
The definition of “tobacco sponsorship” aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(g).
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
Advertising for tobacco and promotion of tobacco: Any kind of communication, recommendation or commercial action having as its result, effect or likely effect, the direct or indirect promotion of a tobacco product or the use of tobacco.
The definition of “advertising for tobacco and promotion of tobacco” aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(c).
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 products” Products made entirely or partially of tobacco leas as its primary material, and intended to be smoked, sucked or chewed.
The definition of “tobacco products” aligns with the definition contained 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))
