Sex and Gender Based Analysis (SGBA) of Proposed Tobacco and Vaping Product Health-Related Labels

1.0 Introduction The Tobacco Control Directorate (TCD) at Health Canada is in the process of developing new Health Warnings, Health Information Messages and Toxic Statements for tobacco product packages and looking at the potential of requiring health-related labels on tobacco products themselves (e.g. cigarettes). The goal of health-related labelling on tobacco product and packages is to increase awareness of the health hazards and health effects associated with tobacco use. A SGBA of the draft labels is proposed as part of the development of new labelling for tobacco products.  2.0 Objectives of the Requirement The objective of this Contract is to review regulatory documents and related products to ensure that they are considering and/or addressing sex and gender based issues in their development. The primary task will be to review draft tobacco labels and provide an assessment against criteria for SGBA. A detailed bibliography providing evidence for the analysis will be required. A review of the proposed label(s) for vaping will also need to be assessed using the same methodology.  In addition, TCD may also require the Contractor to undertake follow-up work related to the review of these labels and activities tied to its mandate on an “as and when required” basis. 3.0 Expected Start and Completion Dates  The services of the Contractor will be required from Contract Award until December 31, 2021.