Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) focuses on protecting public health policies related to tobacco control from the commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry. This means that governments, when creating and implementing tobacco control measures, must act to shield these policies from the influence of the tobacco industry.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Core Principle:
Article 5.3 emphasizes the fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between the tobacco industry’s interests and public health interests.
Scope:
It applies to all branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and any entity acting on their behalf involved in setting and implementing tobacco control policies.
Implementation:
The FCTC has developed guidelines to help countries implement Article 5.3 effectively. These guidelines recommend measures such as:
* Raising awareness about the tobacco industry’s tactics.
* Limiting interactions with the tobacco industry and ensuring transparency in those interactions.
* Requiring transparency and accountability for any information provided by the tobacco industry.
* Avoiding preferential treatment for the tobacco industry.
Purpose:
The goal is to prevent the tobacco industry from undermining or hindering tobacco control efforts.
Global Commitment:
Article 5.3 is a cornerstone of good governance in tobacco control and is crucial for achieving the objectives of the FCTC
Guidelines for implementation of Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on the protection of public health policies with respect to tobacco control from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry
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MyWATCH POLICY ON ARTICLE 5.3 FCTC
MyWatch position on interacting with the Tobacco Industry
In alignment with Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, we are committed to safeguarding tobacco control initiatives and policies against tobacco industry interference. To that end, MyWatch does not and will not partner with or receive funding from any organization or individual that represents or works to promote the interests of the tobacco and nicotine industry.