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¹Framework Convention Alliance (FCA), Brussels, Belgium. joossensl@fctc.org

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Area of Science:

Public Health Policy
Economics of Illicit Trade
Tobacco Control

Background:

The illicit tobacco trade causes significant global revenue loss (estimated at $US40-50 billion in 2006).
Increased availability of cheaper illicit tobacco products exacerbates consumption and public health issues.
International efforts, such as the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) illicit trade protocol, aim to address this.

Purpose of the Study:

To present successful strategies for combating tobacco smuggling.
To analyze the experiences of Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom over the past decade.
To identify key factors influencing the success of anti-smuggling measures.

Main Methods:

Case study analysis of tobacco smuggling control in Italy, Spain, and the UK.
Review of policy implementation and outcomes over a ten-year period.
Examination of supply chain dynamics in relation to illicit tobacco trade.

Main Results:

Evidence indicates that tobacco smuggling can be effectively managed.
The experiences of the selected countries demonstrate successful intervention strategies.
Controlling the tobacco supply chain is a critical factor in reducing smuggling.

Conclusions:

Effective control of the tobacco supply chain is paramount to curbing illicit trade.
The tobacco industry plays a significant role in controlling the supply chain.
Policy interventions focused on supply chain management are essential for tobacco control.