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Advertising bans Don't worry. Although the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control comes into force on Sunday, Switzerland has not ratified the treaty because various amendments to the law are still required. These include restrictions on advertising, the ban on selling cigarettes to minors and the protection of non-smokers in public places. Switzerland will not be able to ratify the convention for another five to seven years, said Philippe Vallat, head of the national tobacco prevention program, when asked by SDA.