CHECKLIST: INFORMATION THAT TOBACCO COMPANIES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE

Manufacture Market share Marketing expense Revenues Lobbying activities Political contributions and activities Philanthropic activities Affiliated entities Agents or individuals acting on their behalf, including lobbyists Marketing and promotional activities, including product design features, retailer incentives, any financial or other support to events, groups, or individuals (Art. 13 Guidelines) Product information such as type of tobacco…

CHECKLIST: Implementing Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC Action Plan

DEVELOPING A NATIONAL STRATEGY  Identify elements of government with interest in tobacco control. Identify a lead person or institution. This includes identifying a focal point within each institution or participating organization that is responsible for or has expertise in the various measures (e.g., codes of conduct, tobacco industry information regulations, etc.). Identify policy development fora and mechanisms…

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…