Uruguay Impact Assessment

Overview

The impact assessment for the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was conducted in Uruguay from 5 to 8 April 2016. The mission was supported by the Convention Secretariat and was led by members of the independent Impact Assessment Expert Group, established by the Conference of the Parties.

Uruguay has made significant progress in implementing new tobacco control policies and strengthening its tobacco control efforts by using the WHO FCTC as a legal framework. Specific references to the WHO FCTC are included in the legislation on smoke-free environments, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and tobacco product packaging and labelling. While progress is likely to have been made without the WHO FCTC, its adoption has provided tobacco control advocates with a strong direction and with momentum. In turn, this has also encouraged regional and international cooperation and information exchange.