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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Understand how industry lobbying contradicts Article 5.3 of the FCTC.
- Understand the level of influence wielded by the tobacco industry in legislation and regulation.
Key Points:
This session will examine the ways in which the tobacco industry is involved in the politics of tobacco control regulation, from the White House to Congress to regulatory agencies, and at the national, state, local and even international levels. The discussion will focus on whether this involvement is consistent with the FCTC and its Article 5.3 Guidelines, how the U.S. could do better, and what legal and constitutional barriers stand in the way of progress.
Educational Experience: Understanding of the gaps in the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in terms of U.S. compliance with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Article 5.3 on industry interference.
Benefits: Information to better prevent industry interference in regulation and legislation related to tobacco control.