Tobacco advertising ban

FCTC binding in Germany for 20 years

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DAs FCTC ist in Deutschland seit 20 Jahren rechtlich bindend. Deutschland muss seine Verpflichtungen aus dem Vertrag endlich erfüllen.

16.03.2025 20 years ago today, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control became legally binding for Germany. What is the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control? The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is the first intergovernmental health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organisation. The aim of the convention was … Read more

Making the most of tobacco control

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Erfolgreiche Tabakkontrolle hat positive Auswirkungen in vielen Bereichen

13.02.2025 Prevention is still an underestimated component of preventive healthcare. Tobacco prevention plays a paramount role in this, as stopping smoking is undisputedly by far the most effective measure for reducing non-communicable diseases and is therefore also a significant cost factor. At the same time, consistent tobacco control has a positive effect on other areas … Read more

Major setback for the tobacco industry – petrol stations are not tobacco retailers

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og:image:alt: Unzulässige Schaufensterwerbung an einer Tankstelle, die von Pro Rauchfrei abgemahnt wurde

05.08.2024 Stuttgart Higher Regional Court prohibits outdoor advertising – success for Pro Rauchfrei e.V. On 1 August, the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court issued a clear rejection of the attempt to declare petrol stations as specialist tobacco shops. At the request of Pro Rauchfrei e.V., it prohibited a petrol station in Fellbach from continuing to advertise … Read more