FCTC Celebrates 20 Years – But Illicit Trade Still a Big Challenge
On 27 February 2025, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its entry into force.
FCTC - March 5, 2025 midnight Read More
FCTC Celebrates 20 Years – But Illicit Trade Still a Big Challenge
On 27 February 2025, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its entry into force.
FCTC - March 5, 2025 midnight Read More
ODDS Continues Big Debate – The Transition from Physical to Digital
The programme for the third Optical and Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference is now available.
Events - March 5, 2024 midnight Read More
Track and Trace Decisions Adopted in Record Time at FCTC Meeting
The Second Meeting of the Parties (MOP2) to the FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products concluded a few weeks ago, with some decisions adopted in record time.
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FCTC Secretariat Concerned Tobacco Control Measures Being Pushed Aside
In a recent interview by the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention (ENSP) with Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo, Head of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat, Dr Blanco expressed her concerns with the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the progression of the FCTC and its Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. She further stressed the importance of civil organisations in helping parties to implement FCTC provisions at national, regional and global level.
FCTC - December 9, 2020 midnight Read More
Tax Stamps can Boost Government Finances in Post-COVID World, Says ITSA
In July, an online webinar held by the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) brought together 160 stakeholders from around the world to discuss best practices for implementing a tobacco control and revenue-raising programme, against the backdrop of the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products.
ITSA - August 28, 2020 8 a.m. Read More
Track and Trace Working Group for FCTC Protocol Launches in Panama
This month, in Panama, the first meeting of a working group set up by the parties to the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products was held, with a focus on the tracking and tracing, global information-sharing focal point and unique ID requirements of the Protocol.
FCTC - December 9, 2019 7 a.m. Read More
