The obligation to protect tobacco control policies from tobacco industry interference is embodied in Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC. The Guidelines for implementation of this Article provide clear ways to counter tobacco industry tactics.
Parties should put in place enforcement mechanisms or, to the extent possible, use existing enforcement mechanisms to meet their obligations under Article 5.3 of the Convention and these guidelines.
Nongovernmental organizations and other members of civil society not affiliated with the tobacco industry could play an essential role in monitoring the activities of the tobacco industry.
Codes of conduct or staff regulations for all branches of governments should include a “whistleblower function”, with adequate protection of whistleblowers.