Tobacco Control in Practice Article 13: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

Tobacco Control in Practice Article 13: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

Tobacco Control in Practice Article 13: Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship Case studies of implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in the WHO European Region Address requests about publications of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to: Publications WHO Regional Office for Europe Scherfigsvej 8 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Alternatively, complete an online request form for documentation, health information, or for permission to quote or translate, on the Regional Office web site (http://www.euro.who.int/pubrequest). © World Health Organization 2012 All rights reserved. The Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border lines for which there may not yet be full agreement. The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages aris- ing from its use. The views expressed by authors, editors, or expert groups do not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the World Health Organization. 2 Tobacco Control in Practice Foreword We have really advanced in our fight against tobacco, already addicted but new faces choosing tobacco and it is hard to imagine that we once lived in a time over a healthy lifestyle. where tobacco was not viewed as harmful and was even promoted by the doctors and nurses in whom What can explain this and where do we go from we trust. Since then, however, we have collected all here? We have reached a unique and critical point, the evidence we need to know that tobacco use can and we cannot underestimate the power, creativity kill in so many ways that it is a risk factor for six of the and energy of the tobacco industry. Article 5.3 of the eight leading causes of death globally. WHO FCTC obligates parties to prevent the indus- try from having any role in determining public health With our powerful tool, the WHO Framework Conven- policy, but their involvement may not always be so tion on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), by our side, clear. the number of people being protected by tobacco control measures is growing at an extraordinary pace. In times of limited resources, we must rely more than ever on the experiences and lessons learned from We have really come a long way, and one can think it on another. We are all committed to a shared goal will only get easier from here. We know what works and, collectively, obstacles can be overcome and and what does not. We have evidence to support our creative solutions can be found. This new series of recommendations, we have the first health treaty that case studies shares the stories of leaders within the is legally binding for 174 countries that are Parties Region, highlighting the challenges they faced as they globally and we have the moral obligation to justify implemented various articles of the WHO FCTC, as our actions. But we must not forget the vigilance of well as the ingredients that led to their success and the tobacco industry and their desire to stay alive. their triumph over the tobacco industry. In some ways, it will only get tougher. Most people Gauden Galea, Director, Division of understand the harms of tobacco, but people con- Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion tinue to smoke. These are not only people that were Marketing by the tobacco industry 3 Preface The numbers of women and girl tobacco users in in tobacco control, nationally and internationally, the WHO European Region are the highest among of advocacy and of painstaking negotiation. Each all the WHO regions. The WHO European Region, country in these studies had a different history in together with the Region of the Americas, has the tobacco control and therefore found itself at a differ- highest proportion of deaths attributable to tobacco ent starting-point when they ratified the WHO FCTC. (16%). The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Their stories are fascinating, because of the contrasts Control is a powerful legal instrument to help stake- that they reveal. holders approach the tobacco control epidemic with an evidence-informed framework. There are some common themes in addition to the continual attempts by the tobacco industry to block This series of case studies displays the art of the any effective regulation: political leadership at a senior possible. They showcase what can be done, given level; growing public opinion in favour of change; sup- determination, effort and goodwill, when a country port of the professions and the health care system; responds to the challenge posed by the WHO Frame- wider involvement of civil society; voluntary sector work Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) activism; media advocacy; and – importantly – appro- and sets itself the task of implementing one or several priate levels (and continuity) of funding. the articles in a national context. There is also the sense of being part of a greater Each case study reveals significant progress – and whole: that this particular activity (such as helping each, explicitly or implicitly, admits that more could a tobacco user to quit or protecting the public from have been done. With the benefit of hindsight, one second-hand smoke) is important in itself, here and suspects that some would just repeat the same now – but it also contributes to a worldwide move- exercise – whereas others might be tempted to try a ment for change. There is no harm, perhaps, in different approach. adopting the mantra of environmentalism – “think glo- bally, act locally” – for it appropriately describes what The WHO FCTC did not come out of the blue but is happening in each of these studies and across the was the culmination (some would say the end of WHO European Region as a whole as the various the beginning) of many years’ practical experience articles of the WHO FCTC are brought into play. 4 Tobacco Control in Practice Acknowledgements WHO selected “tobacco industry interference” as the Gauden Galea, Kristina Mauer-Stender and Agis D. theme of the 2012 World No Tobacco Day, recogniz- Tsouros conceptualized this publication. Yulnara Kadi- ing the serious danger the tobacco industry poses to rova, Rula Nabil Khoury and Kristina Mauer-Stender public health and the need to expose and counter the further realized the publication and are grateful to the industry’s increasing attempts to undermine the WHO many people who contributed. Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Special thanks are due to the primary authors, rec- ognized throughout the chapters, who drew on their The WHO Regional Office for Europe commissioned long-standing expertise in tobacco control. Further, a series of case study publications highlighting much appreciation goes to Sara Sanchez, who successes and lessons learned and portraying the played a key role in synchronizing all case studies. interference of the tobacco industry in public policy- making. The series of case studies is intended to re- The Regional Office also thanks the Expert Reference inforce the WHO FCTC as a powerful legal instrument Group, which advised the project on technical mat- in accordance with its spirit and recognizing “the ters throughout the process: Toker Ergüder, Radmila need to be alert to any efforts by the tobacco industry Hrevtsova, Nataliya Korol, Anna Koziel, Volodymyr to undermine or subvert tobacco control efforts ...”. Ryaboshlyk and Natasha Toropova. In addition, the publication underwent several rounds of public con- The case studies have been carefully selected to sultation, and we appreciate everyone who reviewed illustrate the struggles and triumphs of leading coun- the various drafts and provided their comments, tries in their fight against tobacco, and oftentimes, contributing to the concreteness and clarity of the the shadowing role of the tobacco industry. The first examples. within the series of case studies focuses on France’s story on adopting groundbreaking measures to ban The Regional Office is also extremely grateful to David tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and Breuer for editing the text and to Lars Møller for the their success in fighting the extensive interference layout and design. of the tobacco industry and the reminder to always remain vigilant. Tobacco Control in Practice 5 Contributors Andrew Hayes Tobacco control consultant, World Health Organization Andrew Hayes has been involved in tobacco con- trol since 1990. Between 1990 and 2004, Andrew was responsible for tobacco control advocacy in the European Union on behalf of the International Union against Cancer and the Association of European Can- cer Leagues. As Regional Tobacco Policy Manager for London (2004–2011), Andrew was responsible for delivering the national six-strand tobacco control strategy across the capital. Emmanuelle Beguinot Executive Manager, French National Committee for Tobacco Control (Comité National Contre le Tabagisme) In charge of monitoring tobacco industry practices in France: advertising, promotion, sponsoring, investi- gating and analysing internal tobacco industry docu- ments and mandated by the public health authorities to launch legal action when tobacco control legisla- tion is violated.

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