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Tobacco Vendors and Their Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Mangalore City, Karnataka, India
Author: Vital Strategies
This study assesses tobacco vendor density in Mangalore, Karnataka in January, 2025. 
Tobacco Vendor Density and Compliance with Tobacco Control Laws in Sikar, Rajasthan, India
Author: Vital Strategies
This study assesses tobacco vendor density in Sikar, Rajasthan in January, 2025. 
Towards assessing the tobacco control law enforcement systems within Indian states: a rapid review and document analysis
Author: Bhojani et al (2025)
This study aims to inform a framework for assessing tobacco control law enforcement systems at the state level in India. 
Recording and Reporting Manual for the Smoke Free Program, Benguet
Author: Smoke-Free Benguet
This manual was developed to guide program stakeholders in the systematic recording and reporting of smoke free implementation activities in Benguet, Philippines. The guide includes guidance, model resources, and instructions to strengthen enforcement. 
Evaluation of compliance with smoke-free regulations in a multi-ethnic city in Western China: a mixed-methods study
Author: Zhang et al (2025)
China has enacted subnational smoke-free legislations, which requires compliance evaluations to provide data for future implementation planning. This study comprehensively assessed smoke-free regulation compliance in Xining in Western China. 
Smoke-Free Policy Implementation & Enforcement: A Practical Guide
Author: SEATCA
This guide combines and summarizes good smoke-free implementation and enforcement practices from countries and cities across the WPRO region. It includes case studies, guides, and model resources. 
Webinar - Tobacco Control Law Implementation: How Cambodia Successfully Implemented Its Smoke-Free Law
Author: Vital Strategies
Watch this webinar, featuring high-level members of Cambodia's government, to learn more about how the country successfully implemented its smoke-free law. Speakers share examples from their work to implement policies for tobacco smoke-free cities, along with the successes, challenges and lessons learned.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Pontianak, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Pontianak's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Palembang, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Palembang's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Makassar, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Makassar's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Kulon Progo, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Kulon Progo's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Klungkung, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Klungkung's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Depok, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Depok's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Denpasar, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Denpasar's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Bogor, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Bogor's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types.
Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Author: Udayana University
This study aimed to assess compliance with Banda Aceh's smoke-free law, which prohibits smoking in all workplaces, public places, and public transportation. It also examined the presence of tobacco advertising across multiple venue types. 
COTPA Guidelines for Law Enforcers
Author: Government of India
This publication provides information for India law enforcement officials responsible for the enforcement of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act. 
Association Between Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Women and the Implementation of Tobacco Control Measures on Campus
Author: Nian et al (2024)
Exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) among women is prevalent in China which increases their risk of developing a wide range of diseases and can affect their susceptibility to adverse reproductive health effects. This study aims to examine the association between SHS exposure among women and the adoption and implementation of tobacco control measures on campus in China.
WEBINAR - TOBACCO CONTROL LAW IMPLEMENTATION: CITY-LEVEL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE COMPLIANCE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM THE HARMS OF TOBACCO
Author: Vital Strategies
Watch this webinar in which city leaders share their experiences implementing smoke-free laws, bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) at points of sale, and tobacco vendor licensing policies. Speakers share examples from their work to implement policies for tobacco smoke-free cities, along with the successes, challenges and lessons learned.
北京控烟社会共治
Author: Beijing Tobacco Control Association | 张建枢
2015年6月，《北京市控制吸烟条例》正式实施。次年，北京市控烟协会推出“VIP”控烟模式，即志愿者(Volunteer)+互联网(Internet )+新闻宣传(Press)模式。“VIP”控烟模式为北京市控烟协会摘得世界卫生组织授予的“西太平洋地区世界无烟日奖”，并被世界卫生组织推广到全球多个国家和城市。
Examples of Smokefree Tobacco Control Campaigns in Vietnam
Author: Vital Strategies
Three examples of education campaigns in Vietnam focusing on the health harms of smoking around others in public places and restaurants, smoking tobacco in the workplace, and the penalties applicable for people who smoke on public transport.
Examples of Tobacco Control Law Educational Ads in Bangladesh
Author: Vital Strategies
Two examples of educational campaign ads that ran in Bangladesh to inform the public of existing laws prohibiting smoking in public places, tobacco advertisements, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) and sale of tobacco to and by minors.
Evaluation of Tobacco Free Film and Television Policy in India
Author: Vital Strategies
This study was conducted to gauge the extent of implementation of the tobacco free film rule in India, to identify patterns in compliance and violations, and to identify opportunities for strengthening the rule.
Tobacco Vendor Density and Tobacco Vendor Proximity to Educational Institutions in Siliguri, India
Author: Johns Hopkins University
This study conducted a census of all tobacco vendors across five wards in Siliguri between November 2019 and January 2020, assessing the density of these vendors and their proximity to educational institutions.
Point-of-Sale Tobacco Advertising and Promotions, and Tobacco Product Display in Siliguri, India
Author: Johns Hopkins University
From November-December 2020, this study examined the compliance of tobacco vendors with the tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) law, and the presence of tobacco product display and warning signage at the POS in Siliguri.
Tobacco Vendor Density and Tobacco Vendor Proximity to Educational Institutions in Ranchi City, India
Author: Johns Hopkins University
This study conducted a census of all tobacco vendors across three wards in Ranchi between November 2019 and January 2020, assessing the density of these vendors and their proximity to educational institutions.
Point-of-Sale Tobacco Advertising and Promotions, and Tobacco Product Display in Ranchi City, India
Author: Johns Hopkins University
From November-December 2020, this study examined the compliance of tobacco vendors with the tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) law, and the presence of tobacco product display and warning signage at the POS in Ranchi.
Best practices on implementation of the tobacco advertising and display ban at point of sale (Article 13 of the WHO FCTC): a four-country case study
Author: WHO (2015)
This report reviews the relevant legislation related to the POS advertising and display bans and examines experience with enforcement and monitoring in four countries: Ireland, Norway, Finland and the UK.
SEATCA Smoke-Free Index
Author: SEATCA (2020)
A report detailing Implementation of Article 8 in the ASEAN region, 2020.
Tobacco retailer density and tobacco retailers near schools in two cities of East India, Ranchi and Siliguri
Author: Pouranik et al. (2021)
This study assesses the number and density of tobacco vendors in the cities of Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Siliguri (West Bengal), and the number of retailers selling tobacco near schools. Both of these jurisdictions have passed local tobacco vendor licensing laws.
Measures to Control the Tobacco Supply Chain
Author: SEATCA (2019)
A review of fiscal markings, track-and-trace mechanisms, and licensing systems in the ASEAN region.
Tobacco Control Enforcement Policy: Australia, 2022
Author: Australian Government
This policy outlines the principles used to guide the Australian Government's decisions and actions in enforcing tobacco advertising, packaging and product laws.
Dhuann Smokefree Ad Campaign
Author: Vital Strategies
Smokefree ad from India depicting the dangers of secondhand smoke and sharing information on the smoking ban in public places. Adaptions from Turkey and Bangladesh and the press release materials from each ad.
Implementation of tobacco control law by police personnel in India
Author: Ahuja et al. (2018)
Implementation of tobacco control law by police personnel in India. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes.
Tobacco retail licensing systems in Europe
Author: Kuipers et al. (2021)
This paper aims to stimulate a discussion on the potential for tobacco retail licencing in Europe and examines the cases of Finland, Hungary, France, Italy and Spain.
Measures to Control the Tobacco Supply Chain
Author: SEATCA (2019)
A review of fiscal markings, track-and-trace mechanisms, and licensing systems in the ASEAN region.
Smoke-Free Baguio Resources and Reporting Site
Author: Baguio Health Service Office
City of Baguio, Philippines, smokefree website shares good practices from the city, provides a platform for reporting smokefree policy violations and contains a database of protocols and forms for enforcement actions.
Compliance with Smoke-free Public Places, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2019
Author: Johns Hopkins University
This study from Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, assessed compliance with smokefree in different settings from February to March 2019.
Compliance with Tobacco Product Display and Point-of-Sale TAPS, Depok, Indonesia 2019
Author: Johns Hopkins University
This study from Depok City, Indonesia, assessed compliance with the tobacco product display and point-of-sale advertising and promotion ban in different retail settings from February to March 2019.
Compliance with Smoke-free Public Places, Depok, Indonesia, 2019
Author: Johns Hopkins University
This study from Depok City, Indonesia, assessed compliance with smokefree in different settings from February to March 2019.
Examples of Information Materials for Businesses
Author: Various
Collection of example flyers and leaflets from tobacco control initiatives around the globe for different venues types, including restaurants, sports clubs, government buildings, tobacco retailers and more.
Guide for Smokefree Law, England
Author: National Health Service, UK
This document is England's official guide on their 2007 smokefree law. It is directed towards managers responsible for complying with the smokefree law in workplaces and public places.
Community Perception of Smokefree Policy in Depok City, Indonesia
Author: Rahmayanti et al. (2019)
This study analyzes the perception of smokefree policy within a university community service program and finds that while many people are aware of smoking's harmful effects, they do not know about smokefree policies, highlighting the need for community education, effective communication, and engagement.
Assessment of EU Member State National Characteristics and Their Association with Smoking Prevalence
Author: Bogdanovica et al. (2011)
This study aims to assess public sector corruption and other national characteristics and it's potential association with higher smoking prevalence in EU member states.
Retailer licensing and tobacco display compliance, Australia
Author: Fry et al. (2016)
This study aims to assess vendor licensing compliance and scheme to explore variations in compliance among different retailer types and locations.
POS Tobacco Advertising and Display Bans in 5 Russian Cities
Author: Kennedy et al. (2017)
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of national TAPS law in kiosks across five Russian cities.
Evaluation of the Impact of Smokefree Law, New Zealand
Author: New Zealand MoH
The aim of this evaluation is to identify outcomes related to the 2003 Smokefree Environments Amendment Act and assess how closely goals were met.
Mixed-methods Evaluation TAPS ban in Banyuwangi, Indonesia
Author: Sebayang et al. (2019)
This policy evaluation reviews the outdoor tobacco advertisement ban in Banyuqangi District East Java, Indonesia.
Indicators to Measure Success of Smoke-free Policies
Author: Niskar et al. (2008)
This article assess indictors of smokefree policy implementation in the Unites States, New Zealand, and Israel to demonstrate successful compliance of smokefree policies.
Evaluation of Compliance to Gutka Ban & Other Provisions of COTPA India
Author: Pimple et al. (2014)
This article uses a random sampling process to evaluate compliance with the COPTA legislation in India.
Compliance Surveys: Smokefree compliance tools in India
Author: Lal et al. (2011)
This article demonstrates how smokefree compliance can be assessed through simple and cost-effective survey tools and can be used to validate implementation and enforcement progress.
China Subnational Smokefree Law Predictors
Author: Lin et al. (2019)
This study analyzes the predictors of adopting subnational smokefree laws since China ratified the WHO FCTC in 2005 and assess their alignment with article 8.
Explaining Mechanisms that Influence Smoke-free Implementation at the Local Level
Author: Mlinarić et al. (2019)
Study that analyzes existing smokefree evidence and translates it into recommendations to improve smokefree implementation in outdoor venues.
Tobacco Control Delivery Plan: England 2017-2022
Author: Department of Health and Social Care, UK Government
An example of a national delivery and monitoring plan. Published in conjunction with the Tobacco Control Plan for England, it identifies lead agencies, milestones and metrics to measure success.
Enforcement of Tobacco Control Law: A Guide to the Basics
Author: HealthBridge
This booklet provides an overview of key smokefree enforcement issues and sources of more information- because the authors live in Bangladesh this booklet draws heavily on examples from that country, but most of the issues are universal and approaches should easily be adaptable.
Examples of Smokefree Implementation Protocols
Author: Various
Examples of smokefree protocols to support the implementation of smokefree policies.
Tobacco Control Industry Watch - Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance
Author: SEATCA
Tobacco Control Industry Watch provides facts and figures, publications, and media updates for the South East Asian Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA). With a focus on Articles 5.3 and 13, guidelines, toolkits, and in-country statuses are also available to further the effective implementation of the WHO FCTC in ASEAN countries.
Tobacco Unmasked
Author: Centre for Combating Tobacco
Tobacco Unmasked is the information portal of the Centre for Combating Tobacco in Sri Lanka. It provides information and profiles on tobacco companies, their employees, their allies, and other institutions linked with them. The portal also describes industry strategies and arguments against tobacco control efforts.
Examples of Tobacco Control Strategic Plans
Author: Various
Examples of tobacco control strategic plans to provide guidance for creating comprehensive implementation and enforcement agendas, yearly plans and public health goal setting.
Assessment of Factors that Influence Implementation of Tobacco Use Treatment Viet Nam
Author: VanDevanter et al. (2017)
Application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to assess factors that may influence implementation of tobacco use treatment guidelines in the Viet Nam public health care delivery system.