FCTC FREE FCTC Knowledge Question and Answers 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the FCTC, parties are required to submit reports on implementation to the Conference of the Parties. How frequently must these reports be submitted?
- Annually
- Every two years
- Periodically, as determined by the COP (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: Periodically, as determined by the COP
Article 21 requires parties to submit implementation reports periodically, with the frequency determined by the Conference of the Parties.
Question 2: Article 9 of the FCTC addresses which aspect of tobacco product regulation?
- Advertising and sponsorship bans
- Regulation of the contents of tobacco products (Correct answer)
- Cross-border tobacco advertising
- Tobacco product taxation rates
Correct answer: Regulation of the contents of tobacco products
Article 9 requires parties to adopt measures for testing, measuring, and regulating the contents and emissions of tobacco products.
Question 3: Which FCTC article requires parties to adopt and implement comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship?
- Article 8
- Article 11
- Article 13 (Correct answer)
- Article 15
Correct answer: Article 13
Article 13 of the FCTC requires parties to undertake comprehensive bans on all tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
Question 4: The FCTC came into force in February 2005. How many countries ratified it within the first year, enabling it to enter into force?
- 40 countries
- 57 countries (Correct answer)
- 100 countries
- 28 countries
Correct answer: 57 countries
The FCTC entered into force after 40 countries ratified it, but by February 2005 it had 57 parties, making it one of the fastest-ratified UN treaties.
Question 5: FCTC Article 8 requires parties to adopt measures providing protection from exposure to tobacco smoke. Where does this protection apply?
- Only in government-owned buildings
- In indoor workplaces, public transport, and indoor public places (Correct answer)
- Exclusively in schools and hospitals
- In outdoor areas within 10 meters of building entrances only
Correct answer: In indoor workplaces, public transport, and indoor public places
Article 8 mandates protection from secondhand smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport, indoor public places, and as appropriate other public places.
Question 6: Which FCTC article specifically encourages international cooperation in providing financial resources for tobacco control in developing countries?
- Article 22 (Correct answer)
- Article 5
- Article 12
- Article 19
Correct answer: Article 22
Article 22 of the FCTC promotes cooperation in the provision of technical and financial assistance, especially to developing country parties.
Question 7: Under the FCTC, what must tobacco product disclosures include when provided to governmental authorities?
- Only the nicotine content per cigarette
- Information on the contents and emissions of tobacco products (Correct answer)
- The names of the top 10 shareholders of the tobacco company
- Sales volume data by country exclusively
Correct answer: Information on the contents and emissions of tobacco products
Article 10 requires manufacturers and importers to disclose information on the contents and emissions of tobacco products to governmental authorities.
FCTC FREE FCTC Knowledge Question and Answers 5
Under the FCTC, parties are required to submit reports on implementation to the Conference of the Parties.
How frequently must these reports be submitted?