Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products

The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is an international agreement designed to combat the illegal buying, selling, and smuggling of tobacco. It aims to strengthen laws, improve tracking of tobacco products through supply chains, and promote cooperation among countries. By doing so, it helps reduce the availability of untaxed and counterfeit cigarettes, protects public health, and ensures governments collect the rightful taxes. Overall, the protocol creates a coordinated effort to fight the illegal tobacco trade and its negative impact worldwide.