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From FCTC towards MPOWER

From FCTC towards MPOWER. B Tsogzolmaa NPO/NCD WHO/Mongolia. Facts. WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 161 Parties joined global treaty Mongolia signed treaty, 24 October 2003 Amendments in the Law on Tobacco Control, 1 July 2005 WHO MPOWER 6 effective strategy (MPOWER) 2008.

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From FCTC towards MPOWER

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  1. From FCTC towardsMPOWER B Tsogzolmaa NPO/NCD WHO/Mongolia

  2. Facts WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 161 Parties joined global treaty Mongolia signed treaty, 24 October 2003 Amendments in the Law on Tobacco Control, 1 July 2005 WHO MPOWER 6 effective strategy (MPOWER) 2008

  3. Mechanisms for Tobacco Control Policy WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Foundation stone in the global fight against tobacco control Establishes tobacco control as a priority on the public health agenda Introduces a mechanism for country commitment and accountability Tool MPOWER: Six policies for tobacco control Key entry point for scaling up tobacco control Help countries build on WHO FCTC commitments Integral part of the WHO Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

  4. WHO FCTC Article 6: Price and Tax Measures to reduce the demand for tobacco Article 8: Protection from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Article 11: Packaging and Labelling of Tobacco Products Article 13: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Article 14: Demand Reduction Measures for Tobacco Dependence and Cessation Article 20: Research, Surveillance and Exchange of Information

  5. WHO FCTC An evidence-based tool for tobacco control r p w Article 6 Article 8 Article 11 e o m Article 13 Article 14 Article 20

  6. mpower monitor tobacco use and prevention policies protect people from tobacco smoke offer help to quit tobacco use warn about the dangers of tobacco enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship raise taxes on tobacco

  7. Facts • Мongol Tamkhi Со Co.Ltd became the best tax payer for 2006 and 2007 • 10,2 billion MNT paid to the Govt in 2006 • 12,1 billion MNT paid in 2007 • Child friendly company in 2005

  8. PROTOCOLS 2 expert groups elaborated protocol templates: On illicit trade, and On cross-border advertising, promotion and sponsorship Illicit trade: Expert group recommended the start of negotiations of a protocol Intergovernmental Negotiating Body was established and negotiations have commenced Advertising, promotion and sponsorship: Guidelines being developed first, but also Recommendations on key elements of a protocol 20-22 Aug 2008 14

  9. GUIDELINES First guidelines adopted by COP2 (Art. 8: Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke) 3 guidelines have been elaborated by Parties for consideration by COP3 Art. 5.3 (Protection from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry) Art. 11 (Packaging and labelling) Art. 13 (Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship) 2 guidelines are in further process of drafting Arts. 9&10 (Tobacco product regulation) Art. 12(Education, communication, training and public awareness) 20-22 Aug 2008 15

  10. Thank you!

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