On 27 February 2005, the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) took effect after the Convention had been acceded to, ratified, accepted, or approved by 40 states. Currently there are 182 Parties covering more than 90% of the world population.
The WHO FCTC was developed in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic. Member states who have signed the Convention commit to adopt programs and policies to reduce the demand and supply of tobacco in their respective countries.
Additionally, the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products was adopted which builds upon and complements Article 15 of the WHO FCTC, which addresses means of countering illicit trade in tobacco products, a key aspect of a comprehensive tobacco control policy.
To know more about illicit tobacco trade, you may access the working papers of our fellows, and other relevant resources.