Global anti-tobacco treaty enters into force.

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See "U.S. Hampers Global Anti-Tobacco Treaty." Mar/Apr 2002, p. 9

Global anti-tobacco treaty enters into force The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control entered into force on February 27th, after ratification by over 40 countries. The FCTC obligates parties to increase tobacco taxes, ban advertising, expand warning labels, and crack down on tobacco...