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The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)1 is the United Nations tobacco control treaty, fostering public health in previously neglected areas. 179 countries as well as the European Union are WHO FCTC Parties, and it comprises both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are active observers. It is a powerful alliance for a serious problem – the huge global epidemic caused by tobacco.
During its short life, the COP* (Conference of the Parties) has approved a number of guidelines and policy options on various provisions of the treaty, providing a gold standard for action at the national level. Best practices have been shared with and implemented by many Parties, and overall the treaty has in some way touched the lives of 90% of the population on all continents.