Download Fact Sheet
Indicators of Influence
These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in France.
No. 1
Industry participation in policy development
Indicator Score:
6 / 20
No. 2
Tobacco industry-related CSR activities
Indicator Score:
2 / 20
No. 3
Benefits given to the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 4
Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 5
Procedure for transparency measures
Indicator Score:
3 / 20
No. 6
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Indicator Score:
4 / 20
No. 7
Preventive measures
Indicator Score:
11 / 30
Recommendations
France has adopted some measures to comply with Article 5.3 Guidelines. There are, however, some actions that need to be strengthened:
- Disseminate systematic information on the FCTC treaty, Article 5.3 and associated guidelines to avoid conflicts of interest. This information should target all public stakeholders (politicians, MPs, local authorities, etc.) who may be in relationship with the tobacco industry and its allies.
- Communicate to the general public on the website of the Minister and to journalists to help disseminate this topic and specific rules.
- Define specific rules for the tobacco industry and financial vested interests with exclusion in presence of such interests. Distinguish between non-profit organizations that are linked to or independent from the tobacco industry, and whether they are acting in the public interest or promoting the tobacco industry’s interests. The current approach does not respect the spirit of Article 5.3 and does not align with the FCTC treaty to work with civil society.
- Extend provisions on transparency to third parties, such as representatives of tobacco retailers which have close relationships with the tobacco industry and with public authorities.
Learn more about tobacco industry interference in this country.
Download Fact Sheet