Pushing tobacco control up the list of development priorities
FCA and its members continue promoting the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) in discussions on the next set of development priorities and ahead of key events in September at the United Nations General
One third of world’s population benefits from effective tobacco control measure
Population covered by ban on tobacco advertising has doubled News release 10 July 2013 | Panama City, Panama – At 2.3 billion, the number of people worldwide covered by at least one life-saving measure to limit
Point-of-Sale Tobacco Display Bans Dramatically Reduce Exposure to Tobacco Marketing
A new study in Health Education Research compares data on the impact of point-of-sale (POS) tobacco display bans in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The study’s authors analyzed data from the
Ireland follows Australia’s lead, wil use plain packaging and graphic images on cigarettes
IRELAND will become only the second country to clamp down on tobacco marketing, forcing tobacco manufacturers to use plain boxes emblazoned with graphic images under tough new laws first enforced in Australia. James Reilly, the
WHO Director-General addresses the Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly
Dr Margaret Chan Director-General of the World Health Organization Address to the Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly Geneva, Switzerland 20 May 2013 Mister President, Excellencies, honourable ministers, distinguished delegates, friends and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, Ten
Fiji finalizes graphic warnings, 30% of front, 90% of back
As of July 1, 2013, Fiji will require picture health warnings to cover 30% of the front and 90% of the back of cigarette packages (for an overall average of 60% of the front/back). English
Big Tobacco losing ground on plain packs but homing in on world’s poor
By Simon Chapman Professor of Public Health Plain packing has been a reality for Big Tobacco in Australia for three months now; New Zealand announced last week it will follow suit; and at least four other nations,
Dr Margaret Chan: Global governance of tobacco in the 21st century
Speech on “The need to strengthen global governance of tobacco in the 21st century” Harvard University Conference on Governance of tobacco in the 21st century: strengthening national and international policy for global health and development
NZ Government moves forward with plain packaging of tobacco products
Tariana Turia 19 February, 2013 In April last year the Government had agreed ‘in principle’ to introduce a plain packaging regime in alignment with Australia pending the outcome of a public consultation process. The public
FCA COP5 Closing Press Release
Attached is the FCA press released issued after the Closing of the Fifth Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC: Please click here to download
New Treaty Aims to Combat Illicit Tobacco Trade
SEOUL — Anti-smoking groups are hailing a new international treaty to combat the illicit tobacco trade. Representatives of governments and international organizations Monday, meeting in South Korea, unanimously approved the protocol. The action came on
New “Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report”
Canadian Cancer Society news release below regarding the launch in Seoul of the report ‘Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report.’ The new report was prepared by the Canadian Cancer Society, in collaboration with the
COP5 speech of WHO Secretary General Margaret Chan
Full text of WHO Secretary General Margaret Chan’s speech during the opening ceremonies of the Fifth Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, 12 November 2012, COEX Centre, Seoul, South
Marlboro Box Defaced in Australia Where Future Is Now
Remember when a pack of smokes came with glitzy logos, rich foil sleeves, and romanticized language describing the pleasures within? Well, the future of cigarette packs is on display in Australia, and it’s not that pretty: large,
Study finds tobacco taxes reduce smoking
Raising tobacco prices through taxes could help reduce tobacco consumption in low and middle income countries, a study published in the Tobacco Control journal has found. During the study, researchers compared cigarette prices in 15 low
Important changes to the sale of tobacco products in Australia
The following website provides information about the Australian Government’s new tobacco plain packaging and health warning legislation, which will affect the manufacture, packaging, labelling and supply of tobacco products in Australia. http://www.yourhealth.gov.au/internet/yourhealth/publishing.nsf/content/ictstpa#.UE6T_aT9Gcx Tobacco plain packaging and the new and
What is known about tobacco industry efforts to influence tobacco tax? A systematic review…
What is known about tobacco industry efforts to influence tobacco tax? A systematic review of empirical studies. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To systematically review studies of tobacco industry efforts to influence tobacco tax policies. METHODS: Searches were conducted
CTFK: World’s Largest Tobacco Use Study Shows Vast Scope of Tobacco Epidemic…
World’s Largest Tobacco Use Study Shows Vast Scope of Tobacco Epidemic and Urgent Need for Countries to Act Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, DC – The world’s largest tobacco
WHO welcomes landmark decision from Australia’s High Court on tobacco plain packaging act
WHO welcomes landmark decision from Australia’s High Court on tobacco plain packaging act Statement by WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan 15 August 2012 The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly welcomes the landmark decision from Australia’s High
Open letter to big tobacco: Plainly no need to feel sorry for big tobacco
Vichealth’s chief executive writes to big tobacco: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/plainly-no-need-to-feel-sorry-for-big-tobacco-20120815-2484m.html
Seoul prepares for international forum to curb smoking
About 1,000 world health experts and policy makers from 170 countries will gather in Seoul in November to discuss transnational collaboration in curbing smoking rates and tackling illnesses that stem from tobacco consumption. The Ministry
“Best Investments for Health” – World Conference on Health Promotion in 2013
‘The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) are pleased to invite you to the 21st IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, 25 – 29 August, Pattaya, Thailand.
WNTD 2012 publication from Corporate Accountability International
Cutting Through The SMOKE Global stories of industry abuse, grassroots victories and the path towards a healthier future (click to download full text)
TC Journal Research paper: TI’s ITGA fights FCTC implementation in the Uruguay
Tobacco industry’s ITGA fights FCTC implementation in the Uruguay negotiation by Mary Assunta For a full copy of the research please contact author, Dr Mary Assunta, Director, International Tobacco Control Project, Cancer Council Australia, P.O.
New resource: WHO “technical resource for country implementation of WHO FCTC Article 5.3”
WHO has come out with the publication entitled “technical resource for country implementation of the WHO FCTC Article 5.3”. It is now published on the TFI web site. For more details and for soft copy,
Tobacco.org launches redesigned website
Tobacco.org is pleased to announce the launch of their redesigned online resource center for tobacco control news. Tobacco.org searches for tobacco-related news coverage from throughout the United States and around the world, and updates the
WNTD 2012: New publication of the The Union is launching on World No Tobacco Day
A new publication of the The Union is launching on World No Tobacco Day. FCTC Article 5.3 Toolkit: Guidance for Governments on Preventing Tobacco Industry Interference provides step-by-step guidance on the key legislative and policy
Canada:Taxing Dilemma: Assessing the Impact of Tax and Price Changes in tobacco market
The C.D. Howe institute just released a report– “A Taxing Dilemma: Assessing the Impact of Tax and Price Changes on the tobacco market.” Authors Ian Irvine and William Sims of the Concordia University assess the effect
U.S. Business Groups Threaten New Zealand over Its Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use
U.S. Business Groups Threaten New Zealand over Its Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use Statement of Matthew L. Myers. President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, DC – It is appalling that several prominent U.S. business organizations
Physicians are key to addressing the risks of tobacco use
Physicians are key to addressing significant gaps in awareness about risks of tobacco use to heart health Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death, and tobacco use and secondhand smoke (SHS)
FCA:Illicit tobacco maintains a barrier between tobacco industry and global public health
GENEVA, April 4 – A deal agreed Wednesday to fight the global trade in illicit tobacco maintains the essential barrier between public health and the tobacco industry, and paves the way for governments to ratchet
Deal on illicit tobacco maintains barrier between tobacco industry and global public health
GENEVA, April 4 – A deal agreed Wednesday to fight the global trade in illicit tobacco maintains the essential barrier between public health and the tobacco industry, and paves the way for governments to ratchet
Duty-free industry welcomes agreement on illicit trade protocol
http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Duty-free-industry-welcomes-agreement-on-illicit-trade-protocol-1862540.html Duty-free industry welcomes agreement on illicit trade protocol Andrew Pentol 12-Apr-2012, DFNIonline.com The protocol is not believed to call for a ban on duty-free tobacco sales Consensus has been reached by the
World No Tobacco Day 2012: Tobacco Industry Interference
Theme: Tobacco industry interference 16 SEPTEMBER 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) selects “tobacco industry interference” as the theme of the next World No Tobacco Day, which will take place on Thursday, 31 May 2012.
FCA: Final agreement on fighting illicit tobacco
Final agreement on fighting illicit tobacco must include support for low-income countries, protect against industry interference GENEVA, March 27 – Civil society is urging Parties to the global tobacco convention, which are preparing to conclude
WHO Director General/Keynote-WCTOH: The changed face of the tobacco industry
The changed face of the tobacco industry Dr Margaret Chan Galvanizing global action towards a tobacco-free world Keynote address at the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Singapore 20 March 2012 Excellencies, honourable ministers,
Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids SINGAPORE – New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg announced today at the World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Singapore that he
Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General
Dear Colleague: Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General, released Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General, which is the 31st Surgeon General’s report on tobacco since 1964. This
CTFK Statement: Latest Ruling Against Cigarette Warnings Is Not Surprising…
Latest Ruling Against Cigarette Warnings Is Not Surprising – Still Wrong on the Law and the Science Today’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon blocking implementation of new, graphic cigarette warning labels is
2012 INWAT Awards
INWAT (International Network of Women Against Tobacco) is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 INWAT Awards for outstanding contributions to the promotion of tobacco-free lives for women. The awards are given to coincide with
Canada – 75% picture warnings start to appear on store shelves
Canada’s new 75% picture warnings have started appearing on store shelves for some brands of cigarettes. To see scanned images of actual packs with new warnings, as well as interior messages, and toxic emission messages
15TH WCTOH Programme: Learn from the Speakers
FROM THE WCTOH: The response for the 15th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) has been overwhelming! With representation from over 100 countries, this is an international event not to be missed! Find out
2012 World Cancer Congress – Preliminary Programme now available
Preliminary Programme now available Discover an outstanding array of plenary speakers and hot topic sessions at www.worldcancercongress.org/preliminary-programme Call for Abstracts now open Deadline for submissions: 29 March 2012 A wide list of topics has been
Ireland finalizes picture health warning requirements
On Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011, Ireland’s Minister for Health announced that regulations had been finalized to require a series of 14 picture health warnings to appear on packages as of February 1, 2013 at the
CTFK: Call for nominations to the 2012 Judy Wilkenfeld Award
The Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence We are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. To submit a nominee for the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for
WHO chief slams tobacco firms that ‘harass’ governments to prevent anti-smoking measures, 23/11/11
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization has urged countries to stand together against tobacco companies that are trying to “harass” them into softening their anti-smoking stance. “Tobacco is the only industry
CTFK/New STudy: Raising the price of tobacco will reduce smoking among youth
A new study in Tobacco Control confirms that raising the price of tobacco will effectively reduce youth consumption. The study provides an estimate for the price elasticity of demand for youth in low and middle
Australia cigarette ‘plain packaging’ law passes Senate, 10/11/11
Australia says the new packaging laws will reduce the number of smokers Laws banning brand labels on cigarette packaging have been passed by the Australian Senate, their last key hurdle before coming into effect. The
Canada finalizes new 75% picture health warning regulations
Canadian Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq today announced the finalization of regulations to require the new set of health warnings on packages of cigarettes and little cigars. The warnings will increase in size from 50%
New Health Warnings for Australia
On September 17, 2011, the Australian Government released a consultation paper on proposed new health warnings. A government news release is below. The consultation paper can be found here: http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989091 Posters featuring versions of the