Plain Packaging Toolkit | Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Plain or standardized packaging of tobacco products is a common sense policy that removes the promotional and advertising features of tobacco packs. This toolkit is designed to help governments, civil society and researchers develop policies, draft laws and overcome tobacco industry opposition to plain packaging.

INTRO TO PLAIN PACKAGING GUIDES TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT NEWS AND UPDATES

COUNTRIES WITH PLAIN PACKAGING LAWS

Download: Full details of international developments

Full implementation at retailer level.

All laws adopted, but pending full implementation.

Laws adopted but detailed regulations required.

Legislation being considered by parliament / Under formal government consideration.

Full implementation at retailer level.

All laws adopted, but pending full implementation.

Laws adopted but detailed regulations required.

Legislation being considered by parliament / Under formal government consideration.

INTRODUCTION TO TOBACCO PLAIN PACKAGING

GUIDES TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT

GUIDE 1: GETTING PREPARED

1.1 SET POLICY OBJECTIVES
1.2 ESTABLISH A DOCUMENT RECORD
1.3 PREPARE FOR TOBACCO INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE

GUIDE 2: COLLECTING THE EVIDENCE

2.1 EVIDENCE REVIEW
2.2 REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS
2.3 STAKEHOLDER INPUT / PUBLIC CONSULTATION

GUIDE 3: CRAFTING THE LEGISLATION

3.1 MAKE KEY POLICY DECISIONS
3.2 DRAFT THE LAW

GUIDE 4: STEPS FOR A SECURE POLICY

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TOOLS AND RESOURCES

POLICY

Supporting Evidence:

Opposing Arguments:

» Tobacco Industry Arguments and How to Counter Them

Other Resources:

Templates:

» Consultation Document Template

LEGAL

Drafting the Law:

Court Cases and Legal Risks:

International Legal Consortium

The International Legal Consortium provides expert technical assistance and resources to tobacco control lawyers and advocates.