A Smoke-free Event--the UICC Recommendation

ow to organise a smoke-free event? Following are guidelines on the tobacco control policies to be followed according to the International Union Against Cancer.

The guidelines are divided in two parts: mandatory and desirable.

Mandatory

1. The Event should be declared completely smoke-free (or tobacco-free wherever smokeless tobacco use is common). Thus no movable ashtrays need to be provided anywhere in the event.

2. This declaration should apply to all areas connected with the event including meeting halls, registration area, lounges, coffee area, trade and exhibits area, etc. and all official functions such as reception, tours, lunches, and dinners.

3. This declaration should be clearly and effectively communicated by the hosts to everyone connected with the event in any way: delegates, sponsors, organisers, employees, exhibitors, advertisers, volunteers etc.

Desirable

1. The hotels where the delegates and participants are to be accommodated, should be smoke-free. If that is not possible they should be requested to offer a choice of smoke-free floors.

2. The designated restaurants and cafeterias that are recommended for participants should also be smoke-free. If that is not possible they should be requested to offer a "No Smoking" section. n

Smoke Free Europe - A Forum for Networks - 14 AUG 1997

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