Tobacco Industry Interference in Indonesia: The 2018 Index Report by RUKKI.org

Introduction: Uncovering Tobacco Industry Interference in Indonesia

Despite Indonesia’s active involvement in the development of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the country remains one of only seven nations that have yet to ratify or accede to the treaty. This prolonged delay reflects the significant influence of the tobacco industry, which has systematically hindered efforts to implement effective tobacco control policies in a country of over 270 million people.

The tobacco industry continues to apply similar strategies worldwide—delaying or weakening regulations, framing itself as a normal business, and promoting misleading economic arguments. In Indonesia, these tactics are met with inconsistent government responses, despite existing legal frameworks such as Article 2 of Law No. 39/2007 on Excise, which recognizes the harmful health and environmental impacts of tobacco products.

To assess the scale of this interference, RUKKI.org (Ruang Kebijakan Kesehatan Indonesia) presents the 2018 Tobacco Industry Interference Index for Indonesia. This report is based on a comprehensive media monitoring of industry-related incidents from January to December 2017 that directly or indirectly affected tobacco control efforts.

The index highlights the level of government commitment and resistance to tobacco industry influence, offering an evidence-based tool to advocate for stronger, FCTC-aligned policies—particularly in alignment with Article 5.3, which calls for protection of public health policy from commercial and vested interests.

Apa itu RUKKI?

RUKKI adalah singkatan dari Ruang Kebijakan Kesehatan Indonesia, sebuah organisasi yang fokus pada advokasi, riset, dan pengembangan kebijakan untuk meningkatkan kesehatan masyarakat di Indonesia.

RUKKI berkomitmen memperjuangkan pengendalian tembakau, perlindungan anak dari paparan zat adiktif, serta mendorong regulasi berbasis bukti untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih sehat.

Melalui kegiatan edukasi, penelitian, dan kolaborasi lintas sektor, RUKKI berupaya memastikan bahwa kebijakan kesehatan di Indonesia dibuat secara independen, bebas dari intervensi industri, dan berpihak pada kesejahteraan rakyat.

🔗 Program Pengendalian Tembakau bisa cek di sini:
👉 https://rukki.org/category/program-advokasi-pengendalian-tembakau/

📊 Laporan Pengendalian Tembakau Setiap Edisi tersedia di:
👉 https://rukki.org/laporan-indeks-gangguan-industri-tembakau/