ARTIST charter drafted by Philip Morris’ law firm Covington & Burling48
| (1) To contribute to the quality of scientific research on topics related to tobacco |
| • Communication of scientific literature |
| • Discussion of scientific research with the aim of identifying areas for further research |
| • Informing members about current scientific developments in countries of the Asia-Pacific region |
| (2) To support the introduction of technologies for the accommodation of both smoking and non-smoking individuals in an environment where they can comfortably coexist |
| • Communication of scientific literature regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems |
| • Discussion of IAQ and HVAC research with the aim of identifying areas for further research |
| • Informing members about current scientific developments related to IAQ and HVAC technologies |
| (3) To discuss, review, and consider scientific developments in the context of research conducted in the Asia-Pacific region |
| ARTIST has not been constituted in order to, and under no circumstances shall it: |
| make any statements (either public or non-public) regarding the health risks associated with, or any other consequences of, using any tobacco product fund or conduct (either directly or indirectly) any research relating to smoking and health fund or conduct (either directly or indirectly) any research relating to the marketing or development of new tobacco products |