[Intl-tobacco] FCA analysis of FCTC draft

[Robert Weissman]

Dear Colleague:

The Framework Convention Alliance (FCA)* has just released its briefing
paper on the Chair's text for the next round of negotiations on the
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) which take place in
Geneva in
October. The briefing paper describes the major changes that are needed in
the current draft text in order for the FCTC to be effective in protecting
public health. The Alliance also reminds the negotiators that "a poorly
drafted FCTC will be used by the tobacco industry as a powerful argument
against stronger domestic legislation."

The paper can be accessed on the internet at:
PDF:  http://www.fctc.org/INB5_commentry.pdf
Word: http://www.fctc.org/INB5_commentry.doc


It can be read in conjunction with specific textual recommendations from the
FCA on trade, packaging and labelling, advertising and smuggling, which can
be found on the internet at:  http://www.fctc.org/jointstatements.shtml

Regards,

Ross Hammond


* The Framework Convention Alliance is a coalition of more than 180 groups
from over 70 countries working for a strong Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control. See http://www.fctc.org