The law was approved at the Eighth session of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, which kicked off in Tashkent on 23 March 2012.

The document was developed to execute action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers on implementation of the law “On limiting distribution and consumption of alcohol and tobacco products”.

The Framework Convention is aimed at protecting current and future generations from destructive social, ecological and economic consequences, caused by tobacco consumption and tobacco smoke through ensuring corresponding framework for fighting tobacco.

In line with the article 5 of the convention, the member states of the document develop, introduce, update and review national strategy, plans and programmes against tobacco.

Majority clauses of the convention are reflected in legislation of Uzbekistan and accession of the country to the Convention will not require any changes and amendments to the law or any financial or property liabilities.

As of January 2012, some 174 countries ratified the convention, including the United States, Canada, Japan, China, Russia, Germany and France.