CODE OF CONDUCT ESTABLISH MEASURES TO LIMIT INTERACTION REJECT PARTNERSHIPS AND AGREEMENTS AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES These three recommendations go hand in hand. They govern the behavior of the state, its agencies, instrumentalities, and personnel vis-à-vis the tobacco industry. To promote compliance, governments can: a. Develop policies for all concerned government agencies and…
Category: Chapter 2
CHECKLIST: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – ROLE IN TOBACCO CONTROL
2. Has your agency established clear policies to implement Article 5.3? Does it have a policy? To impose transparency and accountability measures on the tobacco industry and to ensure accuracy of information received from it? Not to solicit and to reject any type of contribution, including policy drafts, legal advice, financial aid, or donations in kind, from tobacco companies…
SELF-TEST: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – ROLE IN TOBACCO CONTROL
For purposes of answering this questionnaire, the term “tobacco industry” refers to: organizations, entities, associations, and individuals that engage in work for or on behalf of the tobacco industry, such as, but not limited to, tobacco manufacturers, wholesale distributors, importers of tobacco products, tobacco retailers, and any other individual or organization that work to further the interests…
FACT SHEET: ARTICLE 5.3 HOW AND WHY
TOBACCO INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND MOTIVES The tobacco industry has been identified as the principal vector of tobacco-related diseases. In order to successfully implement tobacco control policies, it is important to understand its motives and interests whenever it approaches government officials. The illustration below provides examples of some of the challenges that the Article 5.3 Guidelines…
SELF TEST: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – ROLE IN TOBACCO CONTROL
Name/Position: _________________________________________________________ Government Agency: ___________________________________________________ Is your agency concerned with public health policy in relation to tobacco control? Find out more by answering the questions below: IS YOUR AGENCY INVOLVED IN: Ο The development or approval of policies, programs, and projects that may be related to tobacco control? Ο The development and/or implementation of health-related policies and programs?…