2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award Call for Nominations
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is accepting nominations for the 2015 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. The Judy Wilkenfeld Award is given annually to an advocate from a low- or middle-income country
Government’s proposal for a levy on tobacco industry welcomed by ASH UK
ASH warmly welcomed the announcement in today’s Autumn Statement that the Government will soon be launching a consultation on introducing a levy on the tobacco industry. In his Statement published today, the Chancellor stated: “Smoking
Beijing adopts smoking ban for public places: state media
BEIJING: China’s capital on Friday passed a smoking ban for all indoor public places and offices, state media reported, despite the failure of past attempts to limit where the country’s 300 million smokers can light
Removing the Emperor’s Clothes, Australia and tobacco plain packaging
Now available as an ebook -Australia’s tobacco plain packaging story, ‘Removing the Emperor’s Clothes,’ by Prof. Simon Chapman and Ms. Becky Freeman Click to download PDF (7.4mb)
The Tobacco Control Database for the WHO European Region
The Tobacco Control Database for the WHO European Region is a web based information system containing country-specific data in three key areas of tobacco control: Prevalence of tobacco use; Tobacco control policy and legislation, and
COP6 Final Decisions available in English
English versions of final decisions from the sixth session of the Conference of Parties (COP6) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) held in Moscow from 13-18 October 2014 are now available for
WHO calls for ban on flavoured e-cigarettes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for regulations to prohibit addition of flavours to e-cigarettes, as this would make the youth more dependent on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO
International Trade Impacts Tobacco Control
(CNS): The tobacco industry has a history of using international trade agreements to force open new markets in low and middle income countries, greatly increasing tobacco use and the consequent death/disease it causes. Tobacco companies
Report Details How Cigarettes Are More Addictive, More Attractive and Even More Deadly Than Ever Before
Thailand’sA report published by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), Designed for Addiction, details how tobacco companies have manipulated the content and design of cigarettes over the past 50 years to control nicotine delivery, make tobacco smoke
India tightens rules on cigarette health warnings
India says tobacco firms will soon have to reserve almost all the space on cigarette packs for health warnings. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said by law warnings in pictures and text would need to cover
Thailand is world leader for size of health warnings
The Canadian Cancer Society states in new report 14 October, the CCS today, releases the fourth edition of its report, Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report International report shows significant increase in number of countries
Tobacco lobby aims to derail WHO on tax increases
By Duncan Robinson in BrusselsAuthor alerts A tobacco-industry funded lobby group will attempt to derail a World Health Organisation summit aimed at agreeing increased taxes on smoking, according to leaked documents seen by the Financial
China Exclusive: Bumpy road for Beijing’s anti-smoking drive
BEIJING, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — A haze of second hand smoke may continue to hang heavily over Beijing if the latest draft amendment for controls on cigarette smoke remains unchanged. Wang Qingbin, an associate law
WHO calls for ban on e-cigarette sales to minors
THE World Health Organization called Tuesday on governments to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, warning they pose a “serious threat” to unborn babies and young people. The UN health body also said they
Luther L. Terry Awards
Dear Friend, The Luther L. Terry Awards are presented triennially and in conjunction with the World Conference on Tobacco OR Health. These awards recognize outstanding worldwide achievement in the field of tobacco control. Learn more about
Tokyo Governor Takes on Big Tobacco to Push Smoke-Free Games
Tokyo earned $1 million from an official Olympics-branded cigarette the last time it hosted the competition. Half a century on, Governor Yoichi Masuzoe is looking to restrict smoking before the 2020 Summer Games. “I want
Help support Sunita: Join ‘#Sunita Against Smokeless Project’
Tobacco use doesn’t just kill, it ruins lives. Consider Sunita’s story and join your voice in the campaign to ban deadly smokeless tobacco products like Gutka and Pan Masaala in India. Sunita is a 27-year old wife and mother, and a victim
REMINDER: Nominations for 2015 Luther Terry Awards are due August 28
Dear Friend, The Luther L. Terry Awards are presented triennially and in conjunction with the World Conference on Tobacco OR Health. These awards recognize outstanding worldwide achievement in the field of tobacco control.Learn more about the
Australia Reports Dramatic Drop in Smoking Following Plain Cigarette Packaging and Other Tobacco Control Measures
Other countries should follow Australia’s lead in implementing life-saving policies Statement of Matthew L. Myers President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, DC – Australian health officials today reported that the nation’s smoking rate has dropped by
Open letter to WHO’s Dr Margaret Chan on e-cigarettes
Below is a link which opens to a letter sent to WHO Director General Margaret Chan, June 16, 2014 regarding e-cigarettes. 129 public health and medical professionals from 31 nations have signed it, urging a more
LANDMARK CABINET DECISION ON PLAIN PACKAGING WILL PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE FROM TOBACCO – IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
Ten years on from the workplace smoking ban, new Bill will discourage young people becoming addicted to cigarettes which kill half of all long-term users 10th June 2014 – The Irish Cancer Society says today is
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: Cigarette Butt Pollution Project
World Environment Day: Addressing Cigarette Butt Waste San Diego, CA – June 5, 2014 – Today we celebrate World Environment Day, which calls for positive environmental action worldwide. Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world,
WHO World No Tobacco Day 2014 –“Raise Taxes On Tobacco”
30 April 2014 — Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
Surgeon General report says 5.6 million U.S. children will die prematurely unless current smoking rates drop
Report also finds cigarette smoking causes diabetes and colorectal cancer Approximately 5.6 million American children alive today – or one out of every 13 children under age 18 – will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases
Yearender:TPP, a blessing for Asia-Pacific economies?
by Wang Bo, Chen Jipeng SINGAPORE, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Ministers from the 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks wrapped up their four-day meeting here last Tuesday without a full agreement,
TPD negotiations successfully conclude with compromise agreement
SFP welcomes the compromise agreement that has been reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the Tobacco Products Directive today SFP Press Release BRUSSELS, 18 December 2013 The Smoke Free
FCA’s important role in COP meetings
Framework Convention Alliance (FCA) members talk about the important role that the Alliance plays at meetings of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), especially the Orchid and Ashtray awards in
New Lancet report highlights tobacco taxation as a powerful tool to curb non-communicable diseases
A new report released by the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health titled Global Health 2035: A World Converging within a Generation outlines a new pro-poor health investment plan to achieve dramatic health gains within a generation. The Commission,
2014 Judy Wilkenfeld Award Call for Nominations
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is accepting nominations for the 2014 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. The Judy Wilkenfeld Award is given annually to an advocate from a low- or middle-income country
Taking on Big Tobacco
Taking on Big Tobacco New York Times reporter Walt Bogdanich talks about Philip Morris’ $10 billion lawsuit against the American Broadcasting Companies and him for his reporting on how tobacco companies add nicotine to cigarettes.
WHO Director-General addresses the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific
Dr Margaret Chan Director-General of the World Health Organization Keynote address to the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, Sixty-fourth session Manila, Philippines 21 October 2013 Mr Chairman, Excellencies, honourable ministers, distinguished delegates, Dr Shin,
Smoke, mirrors and ciggy packs
Emily Howard used to stand outside in wet, cold weather, shivering in the doorways of restaurants while friends talked and ate inside. But she has come in from the cold after quitting smoking earlier this
WHO Global Tobacco Control Report 2013 launched
The WHO-WPRO held a regional launch on the WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic 2013 last 2 Oct 2013, coinciding with the WPRO meeting on ‘Strengthening the Effectiveness of Tobacco Control Measures’, at the
Cigarettes coming in from countries using children to grow tobacco
Australia’s cigarette trade is being propped up by the exploitation of children – new figures reveal $16 million worth of tobacco grown in countries using cheap child labour is being imported every year. An analysis
FCA-September discussions could impact future of global tobacco control
FCA will be at the United Nations in New York in September pushing to get tobacco control onto the agenda of world leaders. You can help. The hot topic for the 68th session of the
Victory for public health still elusive in Trans-Pacific trade deal
By Chris Bostic Deputy Director for Policy, ASH (US) For those concerned about the conflict between trade and tobacco control, negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) have been a key battleground over the past
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