Knowledge Hub News
Uruguay and New Zealand demonstrate that achievements in tobacco control must be supported by sustained implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to protect public health policies from evolving tobacco industry interference.
Background paper prepared by the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, in its capacity as the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Legal Challenges, to inform the work of the Expert Group on Forward-looking Tobacco Control Measures (in relation to Article 2.1 of the WHO FCTC)
A new report explores India's unique subnational policies to address tobacco industry interference while highlighting persistent implementation challenges and the need for stronger enforcement.
Researchers have developed the first cross-policy taxonomy of post-adoption tobacco industry tactics, highlighting the need for stronger implementation and governance to protect public health policies.
Public health advocates warn that the tobacco industry's call to join the EU competitiveness agenda conflicts with WHO FCTC Article 5.3, which requires governments to protect public health policies from tobacco industry interference.
A new study identifies American Chambers of Commerce as important channels for tobacco industry interference, providing opportunities for tobacco companies to influence public policy and advance industry interests across multiple countries.
