Combating Tobacco Smuggling

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Exhibit Hall (Kansas City Convention Center)

Ms. Manjari Peiris, Degree in Mass Communication , Jeewaka Foundation, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:

government need to follow its commitments to FCTC/ develop national laws/ adopt/ implement measures to combat illicit trade. Parties to the FCTC need to follow its commitments to FCTC and develop laws and implement measures to combat illicit tobacco trade.

Cross Cutting Program Area(s): Tobacco Control Policies and Tobacco Regulation

Audience: Tobacco Control Advocates

Key Points: How subtle the process of tobacco smuggling into a country

Educational Experience: Study the process of tobacco smuggling and be vigilant

Benefits: Thus they may apply with counter strategies to combat the process.

195 Combating Tobacco Smuggling