Implementation of Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC

This report was prepared by the Convention Secretariat to support consideration of the proposed agenda item by the COP. It provides a snapshot of the progress made in implementation of Article 5.3 of the Convention as per the Parties’ implementation reports, examples of perceived tobacco industry interference at international level, and a review of recent work by the Secretariat and its partners to assist Parties in implementation of this article. It also identifies potential areas in which implementation of measures under Article 5.3 of the Convention could be strengthened.