The paper interprets the formulation

main content and characteristics of

Clinical practice guideline on acupuncture and moxibustion: smoking cessation

issued by World Federation of Acupuncture Societies (WFAS 007.2-2023

short for Guideline). The Guideline focuses on the clinical value of acupuncture regimen for smoking cessation and its abstinence rate

and attaches the importance to the actual needs of patients

the counseling and management of smoking cessation. The Guideline is characterized by its international orientation

the integration of Chinese and Western medicine

and the advantages of acupuncture for smoking cessation. It is formulated concisely in content and highlights the clinical practicability. During the guideline development for smoking cessation in future

the consideration should be paid on improving the evidence quality of acupuncture

preserving the characteristics of acupuncture and emphasizing patients' demand

the counseling and management of smoking cessation

as well as the scenarios of implementation so as to improve the quality and applicability of the guidelines.