Tobacco MPOWER enforce bans on tobacco advertising

The indicators are based on article 13 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and its guidelines for implementation, which relate to banning tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorships.

Indirect advertising means tobacco promotion through any or all the following methods: free distribution of tobacco products, promotional discounts, brand-stretching, brand-sharing, appearance of tobacco products or tobacco brands on TV or in films (product placement), and sponsorships by tobacco companies or the tobacco industry. 

Ban on tobacco companies/the tobacco industry publicizing their CSR activities A national law bans the promotion of corporate social responsibility activities by tobacco companies themselves. Corporate social responsibility activities of tobacco companies which are promoted by other entities are reported under a different indicator. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby companies cultivate a perception of positive impact on social and environmental concerns in the community through socially responsible practices or activities related to the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders or other elements of the public sphere. Tobacco companies are any companies that produce and/or market branded tobacco products, such as tobacco product manufacturers, wholesale distributors and importers of tobacco products.

Ban on entities other than tobacco companies/the tobacco industry publicizing the CSR activities of the tobacco companies/industry A national law bans the promotion of corporate social responsibility activities undertaken by tobacco companies and promoted by other entities. Corporate social responsibility activities of tobacco companies which are promoted by the companies themselves are reported under a different indicator. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby companies cultivate a perception of positive impact on social and environmental concerns in the community through socially responsible practices or activities related to the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders or other elements of the public sphere. Tobacco companies are any companies that produce and/or market branded tobacco products, such as tobacco product manufacturers, wholesale distributors and importers of tobacco products.

Ban on tobacco companies funding/making contributions (incl in-kind) to smoking prevention media campaigns, incl. directed at youth A national law prohibits tobacco companies from funding/making contributions (including in-kind) to smoking prevention media campaigns, including directed at youth.

Ban on product display at point of sale Advertising bans at point of sale includes banning the display of tobacco products at points of sale (the tobacco products are not visible).

Ban on tobacco vending machines A national law bans the existence of tobacco vending machines in any location.

Ban on internet sales of tobacco products A national law bans the sale of tobacco products on the internet.

Subnational bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship authority exists The regulatory framework in the country allows for subnational jurisdictions to adopt laws or regulations that ban some or all types of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

Subnational bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship - at least one jurisdiction has a comprehensive ban in place The regulatory framework in the country allows for subnational jurisdictions to adopt laws or regulations that ban some or all types of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

WHO assessment of original and translated legislation and regulation documents.

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