WHO | Global tobacco treaty enters into force with 57 countries already committed

WHO | Global tobacco treaty enters into force with 57 countries already committed
Parties represent 2.3 billion people

Geneva - The World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) enters into force on Sunday 27 February 2005. This represents an historical moment in public health, as the Treaty gives countries more tools to control tobacco use and save lives. On the 27th, the provisions of the Treaty will be legally binding for the first 40 countries that became Contracting Parties before 30 November 2004.