WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control:
The World Health Organization celebrated the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
- It is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization
- It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003 and entered into force on 27 February 2005.
- There are currently 181 Parties to the Convention.
- It was developed by countries in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic.
- It aims to tackle some of the causes of that epidemic, including complex factors with cross -border effects, such as trade liberalization and direct foreign investment, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship beyond national borders, and illicit trade in tobacco products.
of India ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in 2004. - It provides for various measures to reduce the demand as well as supply of tobacco.
- It provides a framework for tobacco control measures to be implemented at the national, regional and international levels.
