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AfghanistanAdvertising to certain audiencesSource: The Tobacco AtlasAdvertising in certain locationsSource: The Tobacco AtlasPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

AlbaniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV,national radio and in local magazines and newspapers.No regulations apply to international magazines andnewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is not regulated on billboards,outdoor walls, points of sales or kiosks.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: A draft law restricts the buying and selling oftobacco to persons aged 18 years and older.Smoking on ferriesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There are no regulations regarding domesticwater transport; however, on international water trans-portation smoking is restricted.Package health warning/messageSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The draft law will require health warnings tobe placed on tobacco products.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The draft law will contain stipulationsregarding the health warning placement, color, contrast,font size, area to cover, content, number of messages,and language.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Government Commission on Smokingcampaign against tobacco is directed and coordinatedby the National Directorate of Public Health Education incollaboration with specialists throughout the country.The Commission organizes seminars, promotessmoking-prevention programs in schools, produces anddistributes materials and posters, trains health workersfor smoking cessation and creates publicity in the mediaregarding smoking issues.

AlgeriaSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco sponsorship has been bannedsince 1985.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco sponsorship has been bannedsince 1985.Brand stretchingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The use of company and brand names onnon-tobacco products has been banned since 1985.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 85-05, Sec. 63Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking in public places is prohibited aslisted in the regulations; however, it is unknown whetherthe regulations have been implemented.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 85-05, Sec. 66Source: NATIONSComment: All packs must display the following requiredwarning: “Smoking is harmful to health.”

Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law No. 85-05, Sec. 64Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: “[A]ll parties concerned shall participate incombating smoking... by health education and infor-mation.” A National Committee Against Tobacco headsheath education programs. The Committee is aresponsibility of the Ministry of Health.

AndorraAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is not regulated on national TV,national radio, or local magazines and newspapers. It isunknown whether advertising is regulated on cable TVor international magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is not regulated on billboards,outdoor walls, points of sales, kiosks, or cinemas.Place of salesLaw: Decree of 10 October 1991 regulating theconsumption and sale of tobacco under certaincircumstancesSource: IDHL (1992) 43 (1): 76Comment: The sale of tobacco is prohibited in hospitals,learning centers, public transportation, offices of theAdministration and other institutions that provideservices directly to the public.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Requirements exist for the placing andcontent of the health warning. The area to cover andnumber of messages are not regulated. Regulations oncolor, contrast, font size, and language are unknown.Anti-smuggling provisionsLaw: Andorra Penal CodeSource: GLOBALink, European Bulletin, 11 October1999Comment: Smuggling is illegal, including cigarettesmuggling.

Antigua and BarbudaSmoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Liat airlinesflights; however, it is unknown if this is due to nationalregulations or to a voluntary agreement of the airlines.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Liat airlinesflights; however, it is unknown if this is due to nationalregulations or to a voluntary agreement of the airlines.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

ArgentinaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: The advertising of tobacco products ontelevision and ratio is prohibited between 8:00 AM and10:00 PM, with the exception of advertising limited tothe identification of the brand and not forming the sub-ject of a specific broadcast. Advertising may not appearduring or directly after programs aimed at personsunder 21 years. Advertising in press is permitted, butmagazines with a young readership profile, i.e. thosetargeted at under 18 year olds, are prohibited frompublishing tobacco advertisements.

Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (4): 796-797, USDA, ERC(1999)Comment: Advertising directed at young people isprohibited, including during films in which personsunder 18 years are admitted.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco advertisements may not appear incinemas during programs attended by persons under 18years.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Persons may not smoke excessively inadvertisements. Expressions or terms common to youthmay not be used. Young models or persons dressed toappear young may not appear in advertisements.Cigarette advertising cannot be associated with physicalactivities such as sports or feature personalities fromartistic or cultural circles whose public audience isprimarily youth.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Marketing or promotional activities arerestricted only if directed at minors, conducted nearschools or where minors are in the majority.Sales to minorsSource: WHO Regional Office for the Americas, ERC(2001)Comment: The sale of tobacco products is not regulatedat the national level, but rather the state or local level.The minimum age in the Province of Buenos Aires is 18years.Free productsLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: NATIONSComment: Sampling is restricted only if directed atminors, conducted near schools or where minors are inthe majority.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (4): 796-797, USDA, ERC(1999)Comment: Low-tar and low-nicotine cigarettes may notbe represented as beneficial to health.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: 23.344/86 and 24.674/96Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions are in the process of beingintroduced.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Voluntary restrictions exist in hospitals andother medical establishments.Smoking in other public placesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: All public places are required to have a non-smoking area.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law 23,344 Introducing Health Regulations forTobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: NATIONSComment: All packs of tobacco products must carry thehealth warning: “Smoking is dangerous to health.”

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Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsored by government and non-government bodies, the Antismoking Action and HealthCouncil promotes anti-smoking education.

ArmeniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising restrictions apply to national TV,cable TV, and national radio. There are no regulations onlocal magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Armenian Republic Law of AdvertisementSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The advertising of tobacco products isbanned from print media read by minors.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There are no advertising regulations onbillboards, outdoor walls, points of sale, kiosks, orcinemas.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in cinemas, theaters,stores, and shops.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover, andlanguage. Starting 01 January 2003, warnings must beshown in Armenian, covering no less than 4% of thelarger surface of a cigarette pack. The content andnumber of messages are not regulated.

AustraliaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992, part 3,div 1,§13-§15; div 2 §23Source: NATIONSComment: Broadcasting is prohibited based on the defi-nition in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. Theimportation of periodicals containing tobacco advertise-ments after 1 July 1993 is also prohibited.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco advertising is restricted to the placeof sale (including vending machines) and within air-crafts for international flights. Billboard and posteradvertisements are prohibited.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992, part 3,div 2 §18Source: NATIONSComment: The advertising of events is restricted to cul-tural and sporting events of international significance.Sales to minorsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Minimum age is determined by the State orTerritory. Persons must be 16 years or older to buytobacco products in Queensland and Tasmania, andmust be 18 years or older in Western Australia, Victoria,South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, theNorthern Territory, and New South Wales. Fines forviolations vary by region.Vending machinesSource: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: Vending machines are restricted in Victoria,Western Australia, and Queensland.Free productsLaw: The Tobacco Control Act of 1990 No. 104 of 1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sampling to persons under 16 yearsis prohibited.

Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in Federal Governmentoffice buildings.Smoking on busesLaw: Interstate Road Transport Regulations, part 4, reg51B(1)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsSource: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking on underground railways in Sydneyis prohibited. Through a voluntary agreement betweenthe Victorian government and Australian NationalRailways, smoking is banned on trains betweenMelbourne and Adelaide.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Air Navigation Regulations, part 13, div 4, Reg246, §5 and §10Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Air Navigation Regulations, part 13, div 4, Reg246, §5 and §10Source: NATIONSAdvertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Under State and Territorial laws, health warn-ings are required on advertisements. All warnings mustbe followed by the words “Health Authority Warning”and must be rotated on an equal basis. The warningsare as follows: “Smoking causes heart disease,”“Smoking reduces your fitness,” “Smoking causes lungcancer” and “Smoking damages your lungs.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards) (Tobacco) 1994 No. 83Source: TMA (2002)Comment: In addition to a health warning, a correspon-ding explanatory message that includes a phone num-ber is required. Beginning 01 January of each year, thewarning and explanatory message must be rotated. Sixwarnings and explanatory messages are rotated, includ-ing “SMOKING CAUSES LUNG CANCER GovernmentHealth Warning SMOKING CAUSES LUNG CANCER.Tobacco smoke contains many cancer-causing chemi-cals including tar. When you breathe the smoke in,these chemicals can damage the lungs, and causecancer. Lung cancer is the most common cancer causedby smoking. Lung cancer can grow and spread before itis noticed. It can kill rapidly. For more information, call13 2130. Government Health Warning.”Label design on packagingLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards) (Tobacco) 1994 No. 83Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning and explanatory message mustbe written on a white background. A rectangular orsquare border must surround the warning and explana-tory message and be no thicker than the upper caseletter “i” in type. Text must be in Helvetica typeface, withthe letters of the same height throughout the message.The size of the text must, as neatly as possible, fill thebackground on which it is printed. “Government HealthWarning” may not be more than 50% greater in fontsize than the rest of the text. For irregular packaging,the warning must occupy no less than 15% of the spaceand the explanatory message 20%. For all other packag-ing, the warning must occupy 25% of the area on whichit is printed, and the explanatory message 33 1/3%. Thewarning and explanatory message must not beobscured by the wrapper on the pack or be renderedunreadable when the package is opened.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards) (Tobacco) 1994 No. 83Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Constituent information must be printed onthe side of packaging as follows: “The smoke from eachcigarette contains, on average: [x] milligrams or less oftar- condensed smoke containing many chemicals,including some that cause cancer; [y] milligrams or lessof nicotine- a poisonous and addictive drug; [z] milli-grams or less of carbon monoxide- a deadly gas whichreduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen.”Amount of tarLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards-Tobacco) 1994, §17.(7)(b)(i)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette tar levels are not to exceed 16 mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards-Tobacco) 1994, §17.(7)(b)(ii)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine are not to exceed1.5 mg.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Trade Practices (Consumer Product InformationStandards-Tobacco) 1994, §17.(7)(b)(iii)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette carbon monoxide levels are not toexceed 20 mg.

AustriaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned for national TV, cableTV and national radio but there are no restrictions onlocal magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising must not be aimed at specialgroups or young people.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned in cinemas andrestricted at points of sale and kiosks. There are norestrictions regarding advertising on billboards oroutdoor walls.Advertisement content or designLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Well-known persons, sportsmen, and youngpeople aged 30 or under should not be used inadvertising. In addition, advertising must not betargeted at special groups or young people. Cigarettesmoking may not be called “healthy” and there can beno health claims.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Restrictions affect the use and association ofthe names and logos of tobacco products with spon-sored events.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Free productsLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The sampling of tobacco products is permit-ted for adults. Sampling is allowed only for new tobaccobrands, and for only within 8 months of the date inwhich the product was entered into circulation.

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Smoking in other public placesLaw: The 1995 Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in theaters and otherbuildings used for performances or exhibitions.Package health warning/messageLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning must be placed oneach cigarette pack: “The EU Minister for Health:Smoking endangers health.” In addition, the followingwarnings, preceded by “The EU Minister for Health,”must appear on a rotational basis: “Smoking causescancer,” “Smoking causes heart and vascular diseases,”“Smoking endangers the health of your child as early aspregnancy” and “Anyone who gives up smokingreduces the risk of serious illness.”Label design on packagingLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be placed on thefront of the pack or the side most likely to be seen, andthe specific warning must be placed on the back of thecigarette back.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Federal Law on Advertising of Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must display the mean levelsof tar and nicotine per cigarette on the narrow side ofthe pack. The contents must be easily readable and oncontrasting background, and must occupy at least 4%of the side on which it is printed.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Information regarding the dangers of smok-ing tobacco has been made available and the govern-ment sponsors anti-tobacco advertisements.

AzerbaijanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned in national and cableTV, national radio, local magazines and newspapers, andinternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The law on the Azerbaijan Republic on advertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising of tobacco products cannotaddress women or youth.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: The law on the Azerbaijan Republic on advertisingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned in points of sales,kiosks, and cinemas. Billboard or poster advertisementsmay not be placed within 100 meters of children’s,educational, religious, or sporting institutions.Advertisement content or designLaw: The law on the Azerbaijan Republic on advertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements of tobacco products cannotuse the images of well-known persons, sportsmen, orpersons under 25 years of age. Claiming that smokingis of great importance for achieving social, sporting, orindividual success, or for improving the physical andpsychological state is prohibited.Place of salesLaw: On Regulating The Manufacture, Storage, Import,and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Ethyl Alcohol forHuman Consumption and Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Retail sales of tobacco products shall bepermitted only at stationary trading establishmentsequipped with cash registers having memory capability.The sale of tobacco products from portable kiosks andstalls, automobiles and other motorized vehicles shallbe prohibited.

Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The law on the Azerbaijan Republic on advertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising of tobacco products must beaccompanied by health warnings. Radio, TV, and videosmust provide at least 3 seconds of airtime for a healthwarning. A health warning should occupy not less than5% of advertising space in other mass media.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of the mes-sage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover, content,number of messages, and language.

BahamasSmoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Bahamasairairline flights. It is unknown whether this is a nationalregulation or voluntary agreement by the airlinecompany.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Bahamasairairline flights. It is unknown whether this is a nationalregulation or voluntary agreement by the airlinecompany.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Health Services (Amendment) Act of 1976(Health Services Rules) requiring a health warning ontobacco advertising and cigarette packagesSource: Roemer, R. (1993)Package health warning/messageLaw: The Health Services (Amendment) Act of 1976(Health Services Rules) requiring a health warning ontobacco advertising and cigarette packagesSource: Roemer, R. (1993)

BahrainAdvertising in certain mediaSource: USDAComment: Advertising is banned from radio and televi-sion.Advertising in certain locationsSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: There are restrictions on advertisements atthe point of sale. Advertising for tobacco and itsderivatives (direct or indirect) is prohibited on or inplaygrounds, roads, airports, and public places.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Brand stretchingSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Sales to minorsLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Smoking on busesLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONS

Smoking in taxisLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Decree Promulgating Law 10 (1994)Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Gulf AirCompany flights within the Middle East, Bahrain-England, and Bahrain-Australia flights. It is unknownwhether this is due to national regulations or voluntaryagreements by the airline company.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmSmoking in restaurantsSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Designated smoking areas must be estab-lished in restaurants and cafeterias.Smoking in other public placesSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Designated smoking areas must be estab-lished in open public spaces. Smoking is prohibited inenclosed public areas.Package health warning/messageLaw: Resolution 24 of the Health Ministers of the ArabGulf States, January 1980Source: Roemer, R. (1993)Comment: “Health Warning: Smoking is a leading causeof lung cancer and of pulmonary and cardiovasculardiseases” must appear on all cigarette packs.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: The tar and nicotine levels must be indicatedon each cigarette pack.Amount of tarSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Cigarette tar levels must not exceed 12 mg.Amount of nicotineSource: Dr. Randah Hamadeh, WHO/EMRO Conferenceon Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Cigarette nicotine levels must not exceed 0.8 mgTobacco control education/promotionLaw: Ministry of Health Decree 7 (1994)Source: NATIONSComment: Health education and promotion is per-formed on a voluntary basis only.

BangladeshAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on state television andradio and in all newspapers and other print media.Advertising is still permitted, however, on privately runTV channels. Scenes of films and plays may not showpeople smoking.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sponsorship of sporting events isbanned.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: ERC (2001)Comment: A ban on smoking in the BangladeshSecretariat was introduced in June 2000 with othergovernment departments expected to follow.

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Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Legislation to control smoking in public places,June 1989Source: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCare, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Some workplaces have voluntary measuresto ensure smoke-free areas.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Legislation to control smoking in public places,June 1989Source: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCare, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Legislation to control smoking in public places,June 1989Source: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCare, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking on trainsLaw: Accommodations for non-smokers on trains, 1987Source: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.1Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Legislation to control smoking in public places,June 1989Source: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCare, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Marketing Act 1988Source: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCareManufacturing licensureSource: Kuheli Mustafa, Welfare Association for CancerCarePackage health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning “Cigarette smoking is injuriousto health” is required on all cigarette packs locallymanufactured and packed.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Various governmental and non-governmentalorganizations are actively working to create publicawareness through a variety of methods includingposters, leaflets, and billboards. The mass media is alsoused in organizing anti-smoking campaigns.

BarbadosAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: By voluntary agreement, advertising isbanned on national TV and radio.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: By voluntary agreement, advertising isbanned on billboards and in cinemas.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Sponsorship advertising of events is prohib-ited by voluntary agreement.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Smoke-free indoor air restrictionsSource: Desmond Anthony Gale, Barbados CancerSociety, Veta Brown, PAHOAdvertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Health warnings are required on advertise-ments by voluntary agreement.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: On a voluntary basis, the warning “The ChiefMedical Officer has determined that tobacco is injuriousto health” is placed on packs of cigarettes manufacturedin Barbados.

BelarusAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising restrictions apply to national TV,cable TV, national radio, and local magazines andnewspapers. There are no restrictions on internationalmagazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Restrictions apply to advertising on bill-boards and outdoor walls. There are no regulations onpoints of sale advertising or advertisements on or inkiosks and cinemas.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the content andlanguage of the health warning. The placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area of coverage,and number of messages are not regulated.

BelgiumAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio, and local magazines and newspapers.Advertising is permitted in foreign publications, unlessthe advertisements aim primarily at promoting tobaccoproducts on the Belgian market.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Crown Order of 20 December 1982 on theadvertising of tobacco, tobacco products, and similarproductsSource: IDHL (1985) 36 (1): 62-63Comment: Advertisements may not be directed atchildren.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards, outdoorwalls, and in cinemas. Advertising is restricted at thepoint of sale and kiosks.Advertisement content or designSource: WTF (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is only permitted at point of sale.These advertisements of tobacco products can onlyshow tobacco products and its packaging. Slogansreferring to “lifestyle” are not allowed. Human modelsor the act of smoking is also prohibited, as is the use ofobjects usually associated with smoking (lighters,ashtrays, etc.).Vending machinesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Vending machines are only allowed in placeswhere tobacco products may be consumed.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in any indoor publicarea that does not comply with the ventilation standardsof the Executive of the French Community. No-smokingsigns must be posted. A complete ban on smoking is inplace in sports arenas, theaters, and exhibition halls.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Royal Decree of 10 April 1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Only point of sale advertising is permitted.Each poster advertisement for tobacco products mustdisplay the following statement: “Seriously harmful tohealth.” Warning statements on in-store poster adver-tisements must be on a black and white background.The required size of the warning varies based on thesize of the poster.

Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Four health warnings must appear on a rotat-ing basis: “SMOKING CAUSES CANCER,” “SMOKINGCAUSES HEART AND VASCULAR DISEASES,”“SMOKING HARMS THE HEALTH OF YOUR FELLOWMAN” and “SMOKING CAUSES FATAL DISEASES.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The text of the warning must appear inFrench, German or Dutch depending on the regionwhere the product is sold. In practice, all threelanguages are used on the package. The warning state-ment must be clearly visible and easy to read, printedhorizontally in black characters on a white background.Warnings must be printed on the largest side of thepackage. The warning should occupy 4% of the surfaceif written in one language, 6% if written in twolanguages, or 8% if written in three languages.Amount of tarLaw: European Community (Tar Yield of Cigarettes)Regulations, 1991Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The cigarette levels of tar must not exceed12 mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: European Community (Tar Yield of Cigarettes)Regulations, 1991Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The cigarette levels of nicotine must notexceed 1.2 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Decree of 2 December 1982Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Anti-tobacco educational information isrequired in school. Anti-smoking and anti-tobaccopublic advertising campaigns on both radio andtelevision are to be broadcast annually.

BelizeSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is not allowed in classrooms.Smoking on busesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is permitted only in the front areaof buses.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: National Standard for the Labeling of Retail Packsof CigarettesSource: Lorraine Thompson, Focal Point for TobaccoControl and Graciela Uriburu, PWR BelizeTobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Drug Abuse Council sponsoredby the Ministry of Health includes tobacco prevention indrug-abuse prevention activities. Along with the Parents’Resources Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE)/Belize,a non-governmental organization, the National DrugAbuse Council also develops anti-tobacco pamphlets.

BeninSmoking in private worksitesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in workplaces andfactories.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Order No. 2697/MSP/DC/SCSH of 31 October1991Source: IDHL (1992) 43 (2): 293Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public and privatehospitals, training units, and health services.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: Smoking on all Air Afrique flights is prohib-ited by airline voluntary agreement.

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Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in cinemas.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco AtlasTobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Health, the media, andvarious non-governmental organizations are involved inanti-tobacco activities.

BhutanPlace of salesSource: http://kuenselonline.com/article.php?sid=2431Comment: Tobacco sales are prohibited in duty freeshops. In addition, 18 dzongkhas have banned tobaccocompletely.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

BoliviaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on national, cableand satellite TV, national radio, and local and interna-tional newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising on billboards is restricted.Advertisement content or designLaw: Decree-Law No. 15629 of 18 July 1978 promulgat-ing the Health Code (Sections 15 and 123-124);Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1983)Comment: Advertising that encourages tobacco con-sumption is prohibited. Advertising of tobacco isrestricted to the format of “tombstone” advertising inwhich only the name, brand, symbol, tar and nicotinecontents are given. Only products directly associatedwith smoking may be depicted. Persons inhaling orexhaling cigarette smoke, adolescents and children, andpregnant women, may not be shown in ads. Tobaccoadvertisements may not be associated with sporting,domestic, or occupational activities. The HealthEducation Division supervises the use of mass mediafor tobacco advertising in order to prevent indiscrimi-nate promotion of tobacco consumption.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Resolucion Ministerial No. 1539, 25 de abril de1990Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Resolucion Ministerial No. 0444, 3 de abril de1993Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking on busesLaw: Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use oftobaccoSource: IDHL (1983) 34 (3): 538-539Smoking on trainsLaw: Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use oftobaccoSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in taxisLaw: Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use oftobaccoSource: IDHL (1983) 34 (3): 538-539Smoking in other public placesLaw: Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use oftobacco; Clean Environment LawSource: IDHL (1983) 34 (3): 538-539Comment: Smoking is restricted in indoor public areas.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Regulations of 15 March 1982 on the use oftobaccoSource: IDHL (1983)

Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Regulations on the use of tobaccoSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Health Authority is directed to designand distribute an anti-tobacco education program.

Bosnia and HerzegovinaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national TV, cable TV, nationalradio, local, and international magazines and news-papers is restricted.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law on the Prohibition of Tobacco Products Use,Article 9-11Source: NATIONSAdvertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, and kiosks is restricted. Advertising incinemas is banned.Brand stretchingLaw: Law on the Prohibition of Tobacco Products Use,Article 9Source: NATIONSComment: Clothes may not be used to advertisetobacco products.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 15 years.Place of salesLaw: Law on the Prohibition of Tobacco Products Use,Article 12Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Law on the Prohibition of Tobacco Products Use,Article 6, §2Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking in theaters and cinemas isprohibited.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover,content, number of messages, and language.

BotswanaSales to minorsLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, §12(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 3(3-5)Source: NATIONSSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 3(3-5)Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 10Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is banned in schools attended bychildren. Designated smoking areas are allowed inschools attended by adults only.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 4Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 6(2)Source: NATIONS

Smoking on trainsLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 6(3); § 9(3)Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 6(2)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 6(2)Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 6(1)Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 9(1-3)Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Control of Smoking Act Part II, § 8(1); § 8(2)Source: NATIONSComment: No restrictions exist for areas within barsthat do not serve meals. Designated smoking areas arerequired for rooms within bars that serve meals.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

BrazilAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All advertising is banned except at point ofsale.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Advertising may not be addressed to youngpersons.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All advertising is banned except at point ofsale.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law NR. 9.294Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements cannot suggest exaggeratedor irresponsible consumption. Advertisements may notbe associated with civic or religious celebrations. Claimscannot be made that use of tobacco induces well-beingor health or that tobacco is calming, stimulating, orreduces tension or fatigue. Associated ideas or imagesrelating to increased sexuality, virility, or femininitycannot be used. Children or adolescent models may notbe included. Any statement that may directly induceconsumption is prohibited.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Sponsorship was allowed until the end of2002. It is unclear whether the new regulations havebeen implemented.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: WHO Pan American RegionComment: Formula 1 is exempt from sponsorship bans.Brand stretchingLaw: Law No. 10 167 of 27 December 2000, modifyingthe provisions of Law No. 9 294 of 15 July 1996Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Effective 01 January 2003 all indirect con-tracted advertising is prohibited.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001); Luisa C. e S. Goldfarb, GLOBALinkmail 03 February 2003Law: Resolution 14 (17 January 2003)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years. Penalties have been establishedfor those who will not print the following on tobaccoproduct packages: “Not to be sold for people under theage of 18 y.o.”

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Places of salesLaw: Resolution 15 (17 January 2003)Source: Luisa C. e S. Goldfarb, GLOBALink mail 03February 2003Comment: Tobacco products may not be sold on theInternet. The Resolution also defines “tobacco salepoints” to prevent the tobacco industry from findingloopholes in legislation.Vending machinesLaw: Distribution RestrictionsSource: Antonio Eduardo Fernandes D’Auiar, Logos ProSaudeFree productsLaw: Law No. 10 167 of 27 December 2000, modifyingthe provisions of Law No. 9 294 of 15 July 1996Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Effective 01 January 2003 the free, promo-tional distribution of cigarettes is prohibited.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Consumer Defense Code No. 8078 (dated 11September 1990)Source: Vera Luiza de Costa e Silva, Ministry of Health,WTF (2001)Comment: As of February 2002, manufacturers are nolonger able to use words such as “light” or “suave.”Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in libraries andclassrooms.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking in private health care institutes isbanned.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Law No. 10 167 of 27 December 2000, modifyingthe provisions of Law No. 9 294 of 15 July 1996Source: TMA (2002)Smoking in restaurantsSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Restaurants are required to designate non-smoking area.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: A federal law in July 1996 prohibited smok-ing in enclosed public areas except in areas designated forsmoking.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Anvisa Resolution - Cbr No. 104 of May 31, 2001Source: NATIONSComment: All tobacco advertisements must display aseries of health warnings either simultaneous orsequentially. A single warning should be displayed alonefor no longer than 5 months. Warnings must be legible,prominently displayed and followed by pictures. Thestatement “The Ministry of Health Warns” must be infront of the health warnings. The health warningmessages to be used are “Smoking causes bad breath,teeth loss and cancer of mouth,” “Smoking causes lungcancer,” “Smoking causes heart attack,” “Smokers arealways short of breath,” “Smoking during pregnancy isharmful for the baby,” “Cigarette smoking duringpregnancy leads to premature delivery, low birthweightbabies and children prone to asthma” and “Childrenstart smoking when seeing adults smoking.”

Package health warning/messageLaw: Anvisa Resolution - Cbr No. 104 of May 31, 2001Source: NATIONSComment: All tobacco products must display a series ofhealth warnings either simultaneous or sequentially. Asingle warning should be displayed alone for no longerthan 5 months. The statement “The Ministry of HealthWarns” must be in front of the health warnings. Thehealth warning messages to be used are “Smokingcauses bad breath, teeth loss and cancer of mouth,”“Smoking causes lung cancer,” “Smoking causes heartattack,” “Smokers are always short of breath,”“Smoking during pregnancy is harmful for the baby,”“Cigarette smoking during pregnancy leads to prema-ture delivery, low birthweight babies and children proneto asthma” and “Children start smoking when seeingadults smoking.” Cigarette packs must also print a StopSmoking hotline number with the health warning.Label design on packagingLaw: Anvisa Resolution - Cbr No. 104 of May 31, 2001Source: NATIONSComment: Warnings must be legible, prominently dis-played, and followed by pictures. Special colors insteadof traditional polychrome are to be used for the healthwarning information, pictures, logos, and hotlinenumber.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Resolution- RDCN No. 46 of 28 March 2001;Resolution 14 (17 January 2003)Source: TMA (2002); Luisa C. e S. Goldfarb, GLOBALinkmail 03 February 2003Comment: The tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxidecontent must be printed on cigarette packaging,accompanied by a statement warning consumers thatthe product contains 4700 toxic substances, causesdependence, and that there is no safe level for itsconsumption.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: By mid 2002, the tar levels were reduced to12 mg, and nine months later, levels were reduced to 10 mg.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed 1 mg.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: By mid 2002, the carbon monoxide levelswere reduced to 12 mg, and nine months later, levelswere reduced to 10 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Health has launched anti-tobacco campaigns through local radio, televisions,and posters. On 29 August of each year, NationalAntismoking Day is celebrated. Non-governmental orga-nizations sponsor additional events, but educationalprograms in schools are sporadic.

Brunei DarussalamAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: A voluntary ban on cigarette advertising ontelevision exists; however, tobacco ads appear in printmedia.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: A voluntary ban on advertising in cinemasexists.Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Circular from the Prime Minister’s OfficeSource: Harley Stanton, WHO/WPRO

Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: Regional routes are non-smoking, exceptBrunei-Osaka-Brunei service which allows smoking indesignated cabins.Smoking on international air flightsSource: Harley Stanton, WHO/WPROComment: Smoking is prohibited during internationalflights of Royal Brunei Airlines by a voluntaryagreement.Package health warning/messageSource: Harley Stanton, WHO/WPROIngredient/constituent information on package labelSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)Product constituents as public informationSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure by brandSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure in the aggregateSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/National tobacco control committeeSource: Harley Stanton, WHO/WPROComment: The Smoking Control Committee was estab-lished in February 1994.

BulgariaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio, and local magazines and newspapers.There are no regulations on international magazines andnewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising restrictions apply to points ofsales and kiosks. Advertising is banned in cinemas andon billboards.Advertisement content or designLaw: Decree No. 2431 of November 1973 embodyingthe Law on public health (Section 58)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Any publicity in which beneficial propertiesare attributed with tobacco products is prohibited.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: The Tobacco and Tobacco Products Act, amendedSG No. 110/1996Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All forms of tobacco sponsorship arebanned.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: The Tobacco and Tobacco Products Act, amendedSG No. 110/1996Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All forms of tobacco sponsorship arebanned.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.

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Place of salesLaw: The Tobacco and Tobacco Products Act, §30(2);Regulation No. 2 on Sanitary Requirements ConcerningSmoking, §4Source: NATIONSComment: Tobacco sales are prohibited in schools,within 200 meters of schools, and in healthestablishments.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Ordinance No. 2 on health requirements inconnection with smokingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in libraries, cinemas,theaters, concert halls, circuses, sports premises,conference rooms and refreshment rooms, hostels,youth establishments, snack bars, and mountain rest-homes.Package health warning/messageLaw: The Tobacco and Tobacco Products Act, amendedSG No. 110/1996; Ministry of Health Ordinance on“Hygienic Norms” of maximum admissible quantities ofchemical and biological pollutants in food products (Art6- cigarettes), 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco products manufactured and distrib-uted on the domestic market must print “Cigarettes” or“Tobacco Product” and “Smoking is hazardous to yourhealth.” Cigarette packages must also display the warn-ing “Tar causes cancer and other serious diseases.”Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover,content, number of messages, and language.Amount of tarLaw: Ministry of Health Ordinance on “Hygienic Norms”of maximum admissible quantities of chemical andbiological pollutant in food products (Art 6- cigarettes),1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The cigarette levels of tar must not exceed15 mg.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The content of PH is regulated; however,additives and carbon monoxide are not.National tobacco control committeeSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The draft national program was developedwith specific targets. Approval is expected from theCouncil of Ministers.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: National activities for the prevention oftobacco use are part of the Action Plan adopted by theNational Center for Health Promotion (NCHP) in 1994.NCHP involves governmental, public, and informalorganizations in collaborative activities. State agenciesare individually required to participate in smokingprevention activities.

Burkina FasoAdvertising in certain locationsLaw: Order No. AN V-81 FP.SAN.CAPRO.DPSource: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is prohibited on billboards,screens and in cinemas.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Order No. AN V-81 FP.SAN.CAPRO.DPSource: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Order No. AN V-81 FP.SAN.CAPRO.DPSource: NATIONS

Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 23/94/ADP of PHC, Chpt VII § 81; OrderNo. AN V-81 FP.SAN.CAPRO.DPSource: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 23/94/ADP of PHC, Chpt VII § 81; OrderNo. AN V-81 FP.SAN.CAPRO.DPSource: NATIONSComment: The amount of tar and nicotine must beprinted on cigarette packs.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law No. 23/94/ADP of PHC, Chpt VII § 79Source: NATIONS

CambodiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising in government owned mediasuch as television and radio is banned; however, thisban does not include private television stations.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: International flights in and out of Cambodiaare smoke-free.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Cabinet Decree, 28 August 1995Source: Marshall Smith, ADRA CambodiaComment: Health warnings must be aired followingevery cigarette advertisement on television or radio.Package health warning/messageSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: The health warning, “Smoking is hazardousto health ”must be printed on all locally producedcigarette packages; however, this is poorly enforced.Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Labeling requirements are expected to callfor messages to be printed in Khmer, the most likelyunderstood dialect.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)Product constituents as public informationSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure by brandSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure in the aggregateSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/National tobacco control committeeSource: WPRO (2000)Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WPRO (2000)

CameroonAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertising isbanned in all media that specifically targets establish-ments for learning attended by minors, means oftransportation for school children, and on television.Voluntary restrictions apply to the length and/or amountof advertisements on the radio and in the press.Advertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette advertisements in cinemas isrestricted by voluntary agreement. The African FootballFederation prohibits posters for tobacco in footballstadiums.

Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertising is pro-hibited from making tobacco products appear to be theonly factor for success in life. No tobacco advertisementwill imply, directly or indirectly, that consumption oftobacco is good for one’s health. No celebrities may beused in advertisements regardless of the media.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement sponsorship isrestricted, specifically targeting minors or relating topolitical or religious events.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in all institutionsunder the Ministry of Health.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited for health personnel inpublic schools.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Decision No. 0222, Art 2Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsSource: NATIONSComment: Cameroon adheres to an international accordbanning smoking on international flights.Package health warning/messageLaw: Arrete No. 0016, Art. 1Source: NATIONS

CanadaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising is allowed only in publicationswith primarily adult readership and in materials mailedto adults.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements are not allowed wherepersons under 18 years are permitted.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: WTF (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: The law prohibits outdoor advertising byretailers and manufacturers. At retail, tobacco productsor accessories may be displayed, or a retailer may postsigns that indicate the availability of tobacco productsand their price, provided the signs are in accordancewith all regulations.Advertisement content or designLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Product advertising that evokes an image oremotion about a lifestyle is prohibited. Advertisementsmay not target persons under 18 years of age.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: 1998 Tobacco Act, Bill C-71Source: ERC (2001)Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Subject to regulations and subsections, aperson may display a tobacco product-related brandelement in a promotion that is used in the sponsorshipof a person, entity, event, activity or facility.Brand stretchingLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The distribution and promotion of tobaccoproducts is prohibited if their brand elements appear onnon-tobacco products associated with youth or evoca-tive of a lifestyle.

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Sales to minorsLaw: 1997 Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years nationally with heavy fines for retailerswho flout the law. In some provinces, the legal age is 19years. Signs must be posted where tobacco productsare sold to inform the public that the sale or gift oftobacco products to a young person is against the law,unless the retailer is exempt from the requirement.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Act Chapter T-11.5 (1997, c.13)Source:http://www.cctc.ca/CCTCLAWweb.nsf/MainFrameSet?OpenFrameSetComment: Vending machines are permitted in bars,taverns and beverage rooms, and in private settingswhere the public does not reasonably have access. Allvending machines must have the prescribed securitymechanism.Free productsLaw: Tobacco Act Chapter T-11.5 (1997, c.13)Source: http://www.cctc.ca/CCTCLAWweb.nsf/MainFrameSet?OpenFrameSetSingle cigarette salesLaw: The Tobacco ActSource: IDHL (2002)Misleading information on packagingLaw: Tobacco Act Chapter T-11.5 (1997, c.13)Source: http://www.cctc.ca/CCTCLAWweb.nsf/MainFrameSet?OpenFrameSetComment: No person shall promote a tobacco productby any means, including by means of the packaging,that are false, misleading, or deceptive or that are likelyto create an erroneous impression about the character-istics, health effects or health hazards of the tobaccoproduct or its emissions.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Non-Smokers Health ActSource: WTF (2001)Smoking in private worksitesLaw: The Smoking in the Workplace ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in all workplacesexcept those occupied primarily by the public (i.e.restaurants or stores). An employer may choose todesignate a smoking area, provided it does not exceed25% of the total floor space. Employers must make areasonable effort to accommodate employees who wishto work out of the vicinity of the designated smokingarea.Smoking on busesLaw: Non-Smokers Health ActSource: WTF (2001)Smoking on trainsLaw: Non-Smokers Health ActSource: WTF (2001)Smoking in taxisLaw: Non-Smokers Health ActSource: WTF (2001)Smoking on ferriesLaw: Non-Smokers Health ActSource: WTF (2001)Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: The Tobacco Products Control Act and AeronauticsAct: Air Regulations, amendment SOR/87-554Source: TMA (2002)Smoking on international air flightsLaw: The Tobacco Products Control Act and AeronauticsAct: Air Regulations, amendment SOR/87-554Source: TMA (2002)

Smoking in other public placesLaw: Act C-204 of 31 May 1988 The Non-smokers’Health ActSource: TMA (2002), WHO Regional Office for theAmericasComment: Smoking is restricted in enclosed areas. Inaddition, many states and municipalities have prohibitedor virtually prohibited (allowing only separately venti-lated smoking rooms in some locations) smoking in allpublic places and workplaces, including bars, restau-rants, and other entertainment facilities. These lawscover a significant proportion of the population andinclude Victoria, Vancouver, British Colombia, andOttawa.Age verification for salesLaw: The Tobacco ActSource: IDHL (2002)Comment: Documentation issued by a federal or provin-cial authority or a foreign government and containingthe person’s photograph, date of birth, and signaturemust be used to verify age.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Act. Tobacco Products InformationRegulations, SORS/2000-272, 26 June 2000Source: http://www.nsra-adnf.ca/english/warnoverview.htmlComment: Health warnings are required both inside andoutside the tobacco product package. Each outsidewarning includes an illustration, usually in the form of aphotograph, a marker word (“WARNING”) in red oryellow, a summary sentence (e.g. “CIGARETTES AREHIGHLY ADDICTIVE”) and a brief explanation (e.g.“Studies have shown that tobacco can be harder to quitthan heroin or cocaine”). Cigarette packages arerequired to display one of 16 messages. The number ofwarnings for other tobacco products is smaller. Insideeach pack, manufacturers must include a more detailedmessage. Sixteen different messages are used in rota-tion. All are about 5 paragraphs in length. Half of themessages provide information about quitting, the otherhalf provide more detailed information regarding thehealth damage caused by smoking. Health messagesare also required on all 6 sides of cigarette cartons.Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Act. Tobacco Products InformationRegulations, SORS/2000-272, 26 June 2000Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must occupy 50% of themain outside surface. The warning is required in Englishon one principle side and French on the other principleside, parallel to the top edge of the package in the samedirection as all other information that is on the package.The warning must be displayed in a way such that noneof the words will be severed when the package isopened.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: The Tobacco ActSource: ERC (2001)Comment: On the side of the package, a list of the toxicconstituents of the cigarettes or cigarette tobacco mustbe shown, along with the quantities of such toxic con-stituents expressed as a proportion of the total weightof the product. Information on an expanded number ofemissions on the pack size was passed on 26 June2000.National tobacco control committeeSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The Canadian government approved a five-year plan, The Federal Tobacco Control Strategy (FTCS),in 2001. The FTCS is to benefit from the equivalent ofUS$480 million funding with a newly created MinisterialAdvisory Council on Tobacco Control and the use ofmass-media campaigns to help cut smoking.

Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Strategy to Control Tobaccoemphasized educational approaches through the massmedia, National Non-Smoking Week, and the “BreakFree” smoking-cessation campaign. Most Canadian chil-dren receive some health education about the hazardsof tobacco use.

Cape VerdeSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 3, §1(f) and §2-3Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is generally restricted on premisesdevoted to public services.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 3, §1(b) and §2-3Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 3, §1(a) and §2-3Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §1Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §1Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §1Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §3Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking on open-air water transports isrestricted to designated areas.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §2Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 4, §2Source: NATIONSComment: The use of tobacco is subject to internationalrules and regulations of air navigation.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 8, §1(a)Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 8, §1(b-c)Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law No. 119/IV/95, Article 11, §5Source: NATIONS

Central African RepublicSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3

ChadSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3

ChileAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on television(national, cable, and satellite) and in nationalnewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComments: Advertising is restricted on billboards and incinemas and rented videos.

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Advertisement content or designLaw: Decree No. 106 of 8 April 1981Source: IDHL (1982) 33 (4): 732, ERC (1999)Comment: Neither direct nor indirect reference tominors may be made in advertisements.Free productsLaw: Ley 19419 (Fecha de Publicacion 09.10.1995,Fecha de Promulgacion 22.09.1995) Ministerio de SaludSource: Text of law translated by American CancerSocietyComment: It is prohibited to give free samples tochildren under 16 years of age.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Smoke-Free Indoor Air RestrictionsSource: Cecilia Supulveda, Ministry of HealthComment: Smoking is prohibited in government officeswhere the public is allowed.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Smoke-Free Indoor Air RestrictionsSource: Cecilia Supulveda, Ministry of HealthComment: Some private worksites have restrictions onsmoking indoors through administrative orders.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Circular No3H/95Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in hospitals andwaiting rooms of the National Health Service.Smoking on busesLaw: Law No 18290Source: TMA (2002)Smoking on international air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is voluntarily banned on allLanChile Airlines international flights.Smoking in restaurantsSource: WTF (2001)Comment: All restaurants are required to designate anon-smoking section although owners unable to affordthe remodeling are exempt.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Ley 19419 (Fecha de Publicacion 09.10.1995,Fecha de Promulgacion 22.09.1995) Ministerio de SaludSource: Text of law translated by American CancerSocietyComment: Bars must designate non-smoking sections.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in some public places,however, these places are not defined.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Decree No. 164 of 4 June 1986; Decree No. 106 of8 April 1981 prescribing a warning in connection withthe marketing and advertising of tobacco.Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All advertisements in the press, on radio andtelevision, in the cinema and at point of sale must carrya Ministry of Health warning.Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree No. 106 of 8 April 1981 prescribing awarning in connection with the marketing and advertis-ing of tobaccoSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All packages must carry the followingwarning: “WARNING- TOBACCO MAY CAUSE CANCER-MINISTRY OF HEALTH, CHILE.”Label design on packagingLaw: Decree No. 106 of 8 April 1981 prescribing awarning in connection with the marketing and advertis-ing of tobaccoSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must be printed on allsides of the pack in a box with black letters against awhite background. The health warning must occupy atleast 10% of the surface of the principle face of thepackage.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Tar and nicotine amounts must be printed oncigarette packs.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WTF (2001)Comment: The Ministry of Health has developed severalpublic information and education activities includingworkshops for mid-level managers in health, educationand other sectors as well as anti-tobacco education forschool children.

ChinaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Advertisements Law of the People’s Republic ofChina, Article 18; Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobaccoof the People’s Republic of China, Article 19Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is prohibited on radio, film, tele-vision and in newspapers, magazines and periodicals.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Advertisements Law of the People’s Republic ofChina, Article 18Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is prohibited in public placessuch as waiting rooms, cinemas, theatres, conferencehalls, stadiums and gymnasiums.Advertisement content or designLaw: Advertisements Law of the People’s Republic ofChina, Article 7-13Source: NATIONSSponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Advertisements Law of the People’s Republic ofChina, Article 2 and Article 18Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: China’s Law to Prevent Crimes by Minors, Item 15Source: NATIONSComment: Nationally, tobacco products may not be soldto minors of school age. The minimum age to purchasetobacco products in Beijing is 18 years.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Tobacco Monopoly LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in government work-places.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Tobacco Monopoly LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: China’s Law on Protection of Minors, Item 27Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: An Implementation Guideline for the Public PlaceHygiene Management RegulationSource: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: China’s Regulations on Prohibiting Smoking onPublic Transport and In Waiting Rooms, Item 3Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: China’s Regulations on Prohibiting Smoking onPublic Transport and In Waiting Rooms, Item 3Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Regulations on prohibiting smoking at publictransportation means and waiting roomsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Taxis are not listed as a mode of transporta-tion banned under regulation.Smoking on ferriesLaw: China’s Regulations on Prohibiting Smoking onPublic Transport and In Waiting Rooms, Item 3Source: NATIONS

Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: China’s Regulations on Prohibiting Smoking onPublic Transport and In Waiting Rooms, Item 3Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: China’s Regulations on Prohibiting Smoking onPublic Transport and In Waiting Rooms, Item 3Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Monopoly LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Tobacco Monopoly LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in enclosed publicplaces to areas designated for smoking.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Advertisements Law of the People’s Republic ofChina, Article 18Source: NATIONSManufacturing licensureLaw: Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobacco of thePeople’s Republic of China, Article 12Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobacco of thePeople’s Republic of China, Article 18; TobaccoMonopoly LawSource: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette and cigar package shalldisplay the following statement: “Smoking is harmful tohealth.”Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobacco of thePeople’s Republic of China, Article 18Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobacco of thePeople’s Republic of China, Article 18Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law on the Exclusive Sale of Tobacco of thePeople’s Republic of China, Article 5Source: NATIONS

Hong Kong SARAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: CAP. 371 Amendment Part IV, §11(1-3); 13; 13A;13BSource: NATIONSComment: Advertising is restricted to airline andshipping publications and tobacco trade/in-housepublications. It is prohibited in newspaper, other printeddocuments, radio, visual broadcasts, film and on theinternet.Advertisement content or designLaw: Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance 1994Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not use models under25, celebrities or athletes. Advertisements may notdepict smoking in an exaggerated manner.Brand stretchingLaw: CAP. 371 Part IVA 15A(3)(g)Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: CAP. 371, Part IVA 15ASource: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: CAP. 371, Part III 8BSource: NATIONSFree productsLaw: CAP. 371, Part IVA 15A(2) and (3)(b), (d),(e),(f)Source: NATIONS

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Misleading information on packagingLaw: CAP. 371 Part III 10 (2)Source: NATIONSComment: Incorrect tar group designation equals a fineof $20,000.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: CAP. 371 PART II, 3(1A)Source: NATIONSComment: Designating no smoking areas is voluntary.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: CAP. 371 PART II, 3(1B) and Schedule 4Source: NATIONSComment: Designating no smoking areas is voluntary.Smoking on busesLaw: CAP. 371 Part II, 4(1) and Schedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: CAP. 371 Part II, 4(1) and Schedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: CAP. 371 Part II, 4(1) and Schedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: CAP. 371 Part II, 4(1) and Schedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: CAP. 371 PART II, 3(1); 3(1B); 3(1C) and Schedule 4Source: NATIONSComment: Managers of restaurants may designate anypremises as a no smoking area. Restaurants thatprovide indoor seating for more than 200 people mustdesignate at least 1/3 of premises as a no smoking area.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance 1994Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in cinemas, theaters,supermarkets, department stores and shopping malls.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: CAP. 371 Part IV 11(1)(a), 12; CAP. 371 sub.leg.Bsec 5; CAP 371 sub.leg B Schedule Part 3 and Part 4;1998 Amend Reg. sec 5 and 8Source: NATIONSComment: The health warning requirement applies toprinted publications.Package health warning/messageLaw: Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance 1994Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must contain one of thefollowing rotating health warnings, followed by “HKSARGOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING”: “SMOKING KILLS,”“SMOKING CAUSES CANCER,” “SMOKING CAUSESHEART DISEASE,” “SMOKING CAUSES LUNGCANCER,” “SMOKING CAUSES RESPIRATORYDISEASES” or “SMOKING HARMS YOUR CHILDREN.”Label design on packagingLaw: Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance 1994Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The front surface of the pack must displaythe health warning in Chinese characters. The back sidemust display the same warning in English. The warningmust be printed in black on a white background. Thewarning may not appear across the opening of the pack.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: CAP. 371 Amendment, Part III 8(1)(b)(ii)Source: NATIONSComment: The tar and nicotine yields must be includedon packages.Amount of tarLaw: CAP. 371 Amendment, Part III 8A(1);Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 17mg.

ColombiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on television(national, cable and satellite), national radio and nationalnewspapers and magazines.Advertising un certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on billboards and incinemas and rented videos.Advertisement content or designLaw: Resolution No. 4063 of 1982 regulating DecreeNo. 3430 of 26 November concerning restrictions onadvertisingSource: PAHO (1992), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is restricted to the presentationof brand, quality, price and system of marketing. Actorsin advertisements may not be shown smoking, but mayhave an unlit cigarette in their hand. Minors may not beemployed for tobacco advertisements.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 14 years.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Resolution No. 11073Source: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in all enclosed publicplaces.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Resolution No. 4063 of 1982 regulating DecreeNo. 3430 of 26 November concerning restrictions onadvertisingSource: PAHO (1992), ERC (1999)Comment: Commercial advertising must devote 20% oftransmission time to the warning “Tobacco is harmful tohealth.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree No. 1188 of 25 June 1974 promulgatingthe National Statute on Narcotics.Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Labels on cigarette packs or tobaccointended for consumption must carry the text “Tobaccois hazardous to health (‘El tabaco es nocivo para lasalud’).”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The mandatory warning must be carried onthe side of the pack and must occupy at least 10% ofthe package surface.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Ministry of Education providesfor educational programs and preventive campaignsagainst tobacco use.

ComorosSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Inter-ministerial Decree No. 01-62/MEN/MSPPCFon forbidding smoking in educational institutionsSource: NATIONSComment: The ban applies to both public and privateschools.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

CongoSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking in all places under the authority ofthe Ministry of Health is prohibited.

Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Arrete No. 1250, Art. 2Source: NATIONSComment: Restrictions apply only to those healthfacilities under the authority of the Ministry of Health.

Cook IslandsSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 6Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 15 years.Vending machinesSource: South-East Asia Regional OfficeSingle cigarette salesSource: South-East Asia Regional OfficeSmoking on busesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 8Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 9Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 7Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 14Source: NATIONSAdvertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 5Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act (No. 3) 1987§ 3,4,12Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingSource: South-East Asia Regional OfficeIngredient/constituent information on package labelSource: South-East Asia Regional Office

Costa RicaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law regulating smoking (Document No. 11.545)Source: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: No advertising is permitted on television andradio between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM or on Sundays andpublic holidays. Advertisements may not appear in teenor sports publications.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: It is prohibited to direct advertisementstoward minors. Advertisements may not appear in teenor sports publications.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Presidential Decree No. 10069; Law regulatingsmoking (Document No. 11.545)Source: ERC (2001), WHO Regional Office for theAmericasComment: Advertising is not permitted in cinemasbefore 7:00 PM. Billboards near schools or sportingfacilities are not allowed to carry advertisements. Pointof sale advertising is also restricted.Advertisement content or designLaw: Presidential Decree No. 10069; Law regulatingsmoking (Document No. 11.545)Source: ERC (2001)Comment: It is prohibited to show people smoking.Celebrity endorsements or use of those under 18 yearsof age in advertisements is outlawed. It is also prohib-ited to suggest that tobacco consumption has stimulat-ing characteristics. Comparative advertisements areprohibited.

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Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: No. 7501 La Asamblea Legisativa de la Republicade Costa Rica, Decreta: Regulacion del FumadoSource: Text of law translated by American CancerSocietySales to minorsLaw: Decree No. 17967-S passed February 1988Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Smoking on busesLaw: Law regulating smoking, decrees No. 18248-MOPT-S June 1988Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in taxisLaw: Law regulating smoking, decrees No. 18248-MOPT-S June 1988Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in restaurantsLaw: No, 7501, La Asamblea Legisativa de la Republicade Costa Rica, Decreta: Regulacion del FumadoSource: Text of law translated by American CancerSocietyComment: Smoking areas in restaurants may bedesignated.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is only permitted in segregatedareas in hotels, museums, libraries and other enclosedpublic places. Smoking is prohibited in cinemas andtheaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Health warnings are required on advertise-ments by voluntary agreement.Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree requiring warnings on cigarette packetsNo. 1520-SPPS February 1971; Decree promulgatingregulations on the control of the advertising and smok-ing of cigarettes No. 20196-S December 1990; LawRegulating Smoking No. 11.545Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Affirmative statements relating to lungcancer, heart disease and pregnancy are required. Thetwo warnings (cigarettes manufactured in Costa Ricamust carry one of the two) are: “Smoking causes lungcancer, heart disease and emphysema (Fumar producecancer pulmonar, enfermedad cardiaca y enfisema)” and“Smoking during pregnancy harms the baby and causespremature birth (Fumar durante el embarazo perjudicaal nino y provoca prematuridad).”Label design on packagingLaw: Decree requiring warnings on cigarette packetsNo. 1520-SPPS February 1971; Decree promulgatingregulations on the control of the advertising and smok-ing of cigarettes No. 20196-S December 1990; LawRegulating Smoking No. 11.545Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The warnings are only required to be printedon the side of the package and must be printed so theyare easily legible.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The level of carbon monoxide must beprinted on each cigarette pack.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Costa Rican Social Security Fund distrib-utes tobacco educational materials in school and theConsumer Defense Committee produces anti-tobaccoeducational programs on religious radio stations.

Côte d’IvoireAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising is allowed on radio, posters andin the national press under certain restrictions. Noadvertising is permitted on television.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions apply for advertising at point ofsale and in cinema.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on busesLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on trainsLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Aircrafts are required to have specificsmoking and non-smoking sections.Smoking on international air flightsLaw: Decree 79-447 of 1979Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Aircrafts are required to have specificsmoking and non-smoking sections.

CroatiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers. There are no regulations on internationalmagazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards, outdoorwalls and in cinemas. Advertising is restricted at pointsof sale and kiosks.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The appearance in the press of photographsor drawings that depict people smoking for the pur-poses of advertising is prohibited.Sales to minorsLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)

Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in parts of buildingsused for social security, business, sports, recreation,cultural events, trade and public assembly. Smoking ispermitted in designated areas only, and these areasmust not be more than 30% of the total area of thepublic space.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned in Croatia, except atpoint of sale. It is unknown whether health warnings arerequired for these advertisements.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All cigarette packs must display the warning“Smoking damages your health.” In addition, one of thefollowing warnings must also be displayed: “Smokingcauses cancer,” “Smoking during pregnancy harms thedevelopment of the child,” “Smoking causes heartattacks and strokes” or “Smoking shortens your life.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must be written in theCroatian language and in the Roman alphabet. Warningson cigarette packs must be printed in a color thatstands out clearly from the background, in letters thatare at least 0.3 mm wide and 3 mm high. The warningsmust be printed on the back or on the front of the packof cigarettes as well as on an adhesive label which isattached to each individual pack of pipe tobacco, rollingtobacco, cigars and cigarillos, snuff and chewingtobacco.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law for Additions and Amendments to be made tothe Law for the Restriction of the Consumption ofTobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tar and nicotine contents must be printed onthe side of the packages. Information about tar andnicotine contained in cigarettes must be printed in acolor that stands out clearly from the background, inletters that are at least 0.3 mm wide and 3 mm high.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: The Law on the Restricted Use of TobaccoProducts, Article 20Source: NATIONSAnti-smuggling provisionsLaw: Special Tax Law for Tobacco Products, Article 17Source: NATIONSComment: Supervisory stamps are required for duty-free and retail sales.

CubaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All forms of tobacco advertising have beenbanned by the Cuban authorities including by radio,television and print.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Outdoor, point of sale and cinema advertisingis banned.Sales to minorsLaw: Ministry of Commerce ResolutionSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.

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Place of salesSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: Cigarette sales are prohibited in healthcenters, schools and other places where children andyouth are found in groups.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions are believed to be in force inpublic sector workplaces.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ministerial Resolution No. 165 of 17 August 1981Source: IDHL (1989) 40 (2): 407, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Ministerial Resolution No. 165 of 17 August 1981Source: IDHL (1989) 40 (2): 407, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Smoking by the staff, patients and visitors ofthe National Health System is prohibited. Staff musttake advantage of all opportunities to provide informa-tion on the harmfulness of tobacco and persuade thepublic of this.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in theaters, librariesand museums.Manufacturing licensureSource: Nery Suarez Lugo, Ministry of Public HealthPackage health warning/messageSource: PAHO (1992)National tobacco control committeeSource: TMA (2002)Comment: A formal tobacco-control program operateswithin the Ministry of Public Health.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Program to Reduce CancerDeaths is sponsored by the government to conductmass media messages and provide educationalmaterials.

CyprusAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on television andradio. Tobacco advertising may not appear in printmedia intended exclusively for minors.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not appear in printmedia intended exclusively for persons under 18 years.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned at sporting events,outdoors and in cinemas.Advertisement content or designLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not show imagesencouraging smoking or associating smoking withsuccess. All advertisements must be cleared beforerelease.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship of some (unspecified) events isforbidden by voluntary agreement.Sales to minorsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years, unless it can be proven that the ciga-rettes are to be purchased for an adult smoker.

Vending machinesLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Free productsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public areas ofgovernmental buildings.Smoking on trainsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in taxisSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Privately-owned vehicles are required to havea sign in Greek stating “No Smoking.” Governmentowned transport must have the sign in Greek, Englishand Turkish.Smoking on ferriesLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Airlines have introduced their own controls.Cigar and pipe smoking are prohibited while cigarettesmoking is restricted. Forty percent of the availableseating on the aircraft must be set aside to non-smokers.Smoking on international air flightsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Airlines have introduced their own controls.Cigar and pipe smoking are prohibited while cigarettesmoking is permitted. Forty percent of the availableseating on the aircraft, however, must be set aside tonon-smokers.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Restaurants are required to have availablesegregated areas for non-smokers in addition to dis-playing the following message in Greek: “Attention:Smoking seriously harms your health. Ministry ofHealth.”Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: TMA (2002)Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: The required warning must read, “Caution -smoking is seriously harmful to your health. Ministry ofHealth” and cover at least 8% of the advertisement.Package health warning/messageLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Comment: A general warning has been required on thefront of the pack in Greek and Turkish stating “Caution:Smoking is seriously harmful to your health: Ministry ofHealth.” In Addition, three rotational warnings arerequired on the back of the pack in English. These warn-ings are: “Smoking causes heart and lung diseases,”“Smoking causes addiction,” and “Pregnant women:Smoking harms the health of your child.”Label design on packagingLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All warnings must occupy at least 6% of thesurface area of the side of the pack and must not beplaced on the transparent outer packaging of the packnor on an area where they may be damaged throughuse of the pack. The lettering must be 8-10 point sizewith the text framed, in a distinct coloring agreed by thegovernment’s Health Committee and must not be thedominant color of the pack.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) LawSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Tar yields are required to be printed on oneof the narrow sides of the pack and must occupy 6% ofthe side on which they are printed.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) Law of1980Source: IDHL (1981) 32 (4): 731-732Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: The Health Protection (Smoking Control) Law of1980Source: IDHL (1981) 32 (4): 731-732Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Act 51/80Source: NATIONS

Czech RepublicAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002),http://www.newsday.com/business/investing/wire/sns-ap-czech-tobacco-ads,0,2148171.storyComment: Advertising on national and cable TV isbanned, advertising on national radio is not permittedbetween 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM and advertising in localand international magazines and newspapers is notregulated. Tobacco advertising in all mass media will bebanned as of July 01, 2004.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 40/1995 on Advertising Regulation,§3(2)(a)Source: NATIONSComment: Targeting non-adults in advertisements isprohibited.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305,http://www.newsday.com/business/investing/wire/sns-ap-czech-tobacco-ads,0,2148171.storyComment: There are no regulations on billboards,outdoor walls, points of sales, kiosks or in cinemas.Effective July 01, 2004 advertising will be prohibitedexcept in tobacco stores.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law No. 40/1995 on Advertising Regulation,§3(2)(b)Source: NATIONSComment: It is prohibited to use non-adults in advertis-ing or to promoting smoking.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Law 110/1997 on Food, Tobacco Products and onChange and Amendment to Related Laws, §10(1)(b)Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in theaters, cinemas,arenas and retail stores.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Law on The Regulation of AdvertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each tobacco advertisements must containone of the 5 Minister of Health warnings. The healthwarnings on tobacco advertisements must be rotated.Age verification for salesLaw: Law 37/1989 of the Czech National Council ofMarch 28, 1989 on the Protection Against Alcoholismand Drug Addiction, §5(1)Source: NATIONS

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Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree 325 of the Ministry of AgricultureSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All products designed for smoking mustdisplay the following warning on the package: “Ministryof Health Care Warns: Smoking seriously damageshealth.” In addition, one of the following rotating warn-ings must also appear, preceded by “Ministry of HealthCare Warns”: “Smoking causes cancer,” “Smokingcauses heart disease,” “Smoking causes fatal diseases”or “Do not smoke if you want to stay healthy.”Label design on packagingLaw: Decree 325 of the Ministry of AgricultureSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must appear on themost visible area. The specific warning must appear onthe other large area. Each warning for cigarette packsmust occupy at least 4% of the area in which it isprinted.Amount of tarLaw: Decree 325 of the Ministry of AgricultureSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Amount of nicotineLaw: Decree 325 of the Ministry of AgricultureSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Decree 325 of the Ministry of AgricultureSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law 37/1989 of the Czech National Council ofMarch 28, 1989 on the Protection Against Alcoholismand Drug Addiction, §3Source: NATIONSAnti-smuggling provisionsLaw: Law no. 587/1992 of the Czech National Council ofNovember 20, 1992 on Consumer Tax (Sec. 40), §40c-§40gSource: NATIONS

Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All radio, television and press advertising isprohibited.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All outdoor and cinema advertising isprohibited. Advertising is permitted at point of sale andduty-free outlets.

Democratic Republic of the CongoSmoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Air Afriqueairlines by voluntary agreement.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: Smoking is prohibited on all Air Afriqueairlines by voluntary agreement.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

DenmarkAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Act on The Prohibition of Tobacco AdvertisingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on national and cableTV, national radio, and local magazines and newspapers.Advertising is not regulated for international magazinesand newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls, at points of sales and kiosks, and incinemas.

Advertisement content or designSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Act on The Prohibition of Tobacco AdvertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship for tobacco goods is prohibited.In the case of sponsorship agreements entered intobefore 13 December 2000, the regulations do not comeinto force until 01 July 2003.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Act on The Prohibition of Tobacco AdvertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship for tobacco goods is prohibited.In the case of sponsorship agreements entered intobefore 13 December 2000, the regulations do not comeinto force until 01 July 2003.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is not permitted during governmentmeetings, which is to include meetings of governmentboards, councils and commissions, except when smok-ing is agreed to by all attending parties.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is not permitted in rooms in whichmore than one employee is working, or in areas whichare considered common to all employees. Smoking ispermitted in the rooms specified above, provided theemployees who work in these rooms declare consent,or provided arrangements are made to ensure that noother employees are unwillingly affected by smoke.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is not permitted in government day-care, 24-hour adolescent and educational institutions.However, smoking is permitted in separate roomsprovided for smokers and in other areas providedarrangements are made to ensure that nobody isunwillingly affected by smoke.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in public hospitals todesignated areas.Smoking on busesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on trainsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments ActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Airlines voluntarily restrict smoking on mostflights. Cigar and pipe smoking has been prohibitedsince 1987, except for one (unspecified) airline.Smoking on international air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is voluntarily prohibited on all inter-nordic flights.Smoking in other public placesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on premisesfrequented by children or where food is prepared forresale.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Package health warning/messageLaw: Ministerial Order on Labeling, Tar Content andProhibition of MarketingSource: TMA (2002)

Comment: All packs must display the following generalmessage: “Tobacco seriously damages health, NationalBoard of Health.” In addition, one of the followingspecific warnings must also appear on the pack,followed by “National Board of Health”: “Smokingcauses cancer,” “Smoking causes heart disease,”“Smoking when pregnant can harm your baby,” “Protectchildren against tobacco smoke- they have the right tochoose for themselves” or “Smoking damages thehealth of those around you.”Label design on packagingLaw: Ministerial Order on Labeling, Tar Content andProhibition of MarketingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must appear on themost visible surface. The specific warning must beplaced on the other large surface. Both warnings mustoccupy at least 4% of the surface on which they areprinted. The warnings must be clear and legible andshall be printed in bold letters on a contrasting back-ground. They may not be placed in a position so thatthey are damaged when the pack is opened in a normalmanner. They may not be printed on the transparentwrapper or any other external wrapping.Amount of tarLaw: Ministerial Order on Labeling, Tar Content andProhibition of MarketingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The tar content in cigarettes that aremarketed in Denmark must not exceed 12 mg percigarette as from 31 December 1997.

DjiboutiSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

DominicaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: Veta Brown, PAHOComment: Advertising on television is prohibited.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Dominican RepublicAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on television(national, cable and satellite) and national and interna-tional radio, newspapers and magazines.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on the internet andbillboards, at the point of sale and in cinema and rentedvideos.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Voluntary restrictions ban the use of modelsunder the age of 18 in commercials.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned in enclosed buildings.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Ministry of Health warnings have beenrequired to be placed on all packs of cigarettes sinceOctober 1992. The text warning reads: “La Secretaria deSalud adviarte: Fumar puede ser perjudicial para lasalud.”

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Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Dominican Committee on Smoking andHealth is sponsored by the government to support anti-smoking media campaign efforts.

EcuadorAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Regulation for the Control of the Sale andConsumption of Tobacco and Alcoholic BeveragesNo1828Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising is permitted on television andradio although only at restricted times. Television adver-tisements have been limited to between 8:30 PM and6:00 AM. Radio advertisements are limited to those pro-grams not intended for minors. Press advertisements incultural or educational supplements are prohibited.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Supreme Decree No. 965 of 24 August 1973Source: IDHL (1978) 29 (1): 64Comment: Direct advertising and promotion ofcigarettes to children is prohibited.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Regulation for the Control of the Sale andConsumption of Tobacco and Alcoholic BeveragesNo1830Source: ERC (2001), WHO Regional Office for theAmericasComment: Billboards and posters are banned nearschools or sports facilities. Cinema advertisements arerestricted to after 7:00 PM. Advertising is banned frompublic transport. Advertising is also restricted at thepoint of sale.Advertisement content or designLaw: Regulation for the Control of the Sale andConsumption of Tobacco and Alcoholic BeveragesNo1830; Supreme Decree No. 965 of 24 August 1973Source: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: There are no restrictions on comparativeadvertising. Sports stars and celebrities are prohibitedfrom being used in advertisements. The same applies toimages or voices of minors. Advertisements may notassociate smoking with efficiency or success.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Order No. 2369Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette sales are prohibited in all educa-tional establishments.Free productsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Sampling is allowed although subject torestrictions.Smoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Self-imposed restrictions are in place on anumber of premises such as factories and laboratories.Smoking in restaurantsSource: USDAComment: Restaurants must have designated smokingareas.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned on the Galapagos Islandsand in certain facilities (i.e. churches and other religiousbuildings) used for public meetings.

Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Supreme Decree No, 965 of 24 August 1973Source: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Health warnings are required to be displayedon outdoor advertisements, in the press, at point-of-saleand on radio and television advertisements. The warningmust occupy 1.7% of the advertising space. In Englishthe warning reads “Warning: Smoking is dangerous toyour health - Ecuadorian Health Ministry.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Regulation No 965 on the control of the sale andconsumption of tobacco and alcoholic beverages 1994Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Health warnings are mandatory, requiring anaffirmative statement in Spanish. The warning textstates “Warning: Smoking cigarettes is dangerous toyour health, Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador(Atencion: Fumar cigarillos es peligoroso para su salud,Ministerio de Salud Publica del Ecuador).”Label design on packagingLaw: Regulation No 965 on the control of the sale andconsumption of tobacco and alcoholic beverages 1994Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The warning must occupy at least 6% of thetotal area of the pack. It is only required to be shown onthe side of the pack.

EgyptAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law No. 52 of 20 June 1981 on protection againstthe harmful effects of smokingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising on television and radio is notpermitted.Advertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Restrictions apply to billboard advertise-ments. Advertisements in cinemas are banned.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law No. 52 of 20 June 1981 on protection againstthe harmful effects of smokingSource: WTF (2001)Comment: The content of advertisements is restricted towhat appears on the actual pack. Price must also bedisplayed with the advertisement.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeLaw: Law No. 85, 2002Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeLaw: Law No. 85, 2002Smoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: There is a smoking ban in some governmentministries.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Environment Law 4 of 1994Source: WTF (2001)Comment: Indoor restaurants should provide non-smoking and smoking sections, leaving the option of acomplete smoking ban up to the owner.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 52 for 1981 The Anti-Smoking lawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in enclosed publicplaces.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Press, poster and point-of-sale advertisingmust carry warnings.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 52 for 1981 The Anti-Smoking lawSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Packs of cigarettes must carry a compulsoryhealth warning equivalent to “Smoking is harmful toyour health.”

Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. 52 for 1981 The Anti-Smoking lawSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Health warning must appear in Arabic.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 52 for 1981 The Anti-Smoking lawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The nicotine and tar content are required onto be given on the pack.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The maximum permissible level for tarcontent is 12 mg.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.8 mg.National tobacco control committeeLaw: Ministerial Decree (1997)Source: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Comment: This decree assembles a Steering Committeefor the National Program for Tobacco Control.

El SalvadorAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Decree No. 955 of 11 May 1988 promulgating theHealth Code (Division 41- (Secs. 196-190))Source: IDHL (1990) 41 (1): 12Comment: Radio and television may only feature adver-tising for tobacco products in programs not intendedfor children.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Codigo de Salud 1998Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: It is prohibited to advertise tobacco tominors.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Decree No. 955 of 11 May 1988 promulgating theHealth Code (Division 41- (Secs. 196-190))Source: IDHL (1990) 41 (1): 12Comment: Cinemas may only feature advertising fortobacco products in programs not intended for children.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking on all TACA flights is prohibited byvoluntary agreement.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Decree No. 955 of 11 May 1988 promulgating theHealth Code (Division 41- (Secs. 196-190))Source: IDHL (1990) 41 (1): 12Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public places.Package health warning/messageLaw: The El Salvador Public Health Code ActionsAgainst Alcoholism, Tobacco Dependency, And DrugsThat Can Cause AddictionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning must be displayed onall cigarette packs: “Smoking is hazardous to yourhealth - Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare.”Label design on packagingLaw: The El Salvador Public Health Code ActionsAgainst Alcoholism, Tobacco Dependency, And DrugsThat Can Cause AddictionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The letters of the warning must be 1.5 mm inheight.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Department of Mental Health of theMinistry of Health and Social Welfare is responsible fortobacco education activities and has attempted todisseminate information through conferences andtelevision messages.

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Equatorial GuineaPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

EstoniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV,national radio and local magazines and newspapers.There are no regulations on advertising on cable TV orin international magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards and out-door walls, at points of sales and kiosks and in cine-mas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorships of events that are intended fornon-adults are voluntarily prohibited.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Sales by minorsLaw: Tobacco Act, Chapter 2, §17(1)(2)Source: NATIONSPlace of salesLaw: Tobacco Act, Chapter 2, §17(1)(5)Source: NATIONSComment: Selling tobacco products is prohibited inhealth care institutions, education institutions andsports establishments.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Tobacco Act, Chapter 2, §3(3)Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in sports buildingsand facilities.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Age verification for salesLaw: Tobacco Act, Chapter 2, §17(1)(1)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning, “Smoking damages yourhealth,” must appear on all smoking tobacco productpackaging.Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The text of the health warning must cover atleast 4% of front and rear surfaces of the consumerpackaging of cigarettes and at least 1% of the total sur-face of consumer packaging of other tobacco products.The warning must be under the film wrapper if there isone and must be clearly visible, readable and stand outin contrast to the background. It must be placed in sucha manner that it does not get damaged when the pack-aging is opened. The warning must be in Estonian.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The constituent listing must be printed inEstonian. Tar yields must be rounded off to the nearestfull number and nicotine yields must be rounded off tothe nearest decimal. The constituent listing must coverat least 4% of the surface area of the pack side onwhich it is printed.Amount of tarSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarettes levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.

Amount of nicotineLaw: Tobacco Act, Chapter 2, §5(3)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.2 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Social Affairs’ public healthdepartment is actively involved in anti-tobaccopromotion.

EthiopiaSmoking in other public placesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Smoking is prohibited in some publicenclosed places and during official meetings.

FijiAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 3.(2)(c)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is restricted to tobacco manufac-turer’s publications.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 3.(2)(c)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements are restricted to employeesof tobacco manufacturers.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 3.(2)(b)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements are restricted to manufac-turer’s or distributor’s place of business.Advertisement content or designLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 3.(2)(b)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements are restricted to companyname, trademark or brand name at place of business.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 5.(2-3); § 2(c)Source: NATIONSComment: Sponsorships are prohibited for eventsattended by persons under 18 years.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 §5.(3); § 2(c)Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 10Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 11(2)(a)Source: NATIONSComment: Vending machines are restricted to placeswhere minors are not permitted.Free productsLaw: Tobacco Control Act § 4Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(ii)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONS

Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(iv)Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 12.(1)(vii)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 7.(1)Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 7.(2) and § 7(4); §7.(5)(a)Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 8.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Tar and nicotine in mg per cigarette must bedisplayed on packages.Amount of tarLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 9.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Tobacco Control Act of 1998 § 9.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.5 mg.

FinlandAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national and cableTV, national radio and local magazines and newspapers.There are no regulations on international magazines andnewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls, at points of sale, kiosks and in cinemas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 693 of 13 August 1976Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sponsorships are prohibited.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Law No. 693 of 13 August 1976Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sponsorships are prohibited.Brand stretchingLaw: Law No. 693 of 13 August 1976Source: TMA (2002)Sales to minorsLaw: Amendments to The Tobacco LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Statute for the Amendment of Measures to ReduceSmokingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette vending machine sales arerestricted to areas where they can be supervised by aresponsible adult. Where vending machines are notlocated in a licensed catering establishment, licensesare required. Vending machines are required to displaya health warning and notice regarding age restrictions,with text in Finnish and Swedish.Free productsLaw: Law No. 693 of 13 August 1976Source: TMA (2002)

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Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: The 1995 Tobacco Smoking ActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on busesLaw: Act Amending The Measures To Reduce SmokingActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on trainsLaw: Act Amending The Measures To Reduce SmokingActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in taxisLaw: Act Amending The Measures To Reduce SmokingActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on ferriesLaw: Act Amending The Measures To Reduce SmokingActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Act Amending The Measures To Reduce SmokingActSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesSource: WHO.EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking in theaters and cinemas areprohibited.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertisingPackage health warning/messageLaw: Ordinance No. 1504 of 23 December 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette and cigarette tobacco packagemust display one of eight rotating warnings, including“SMOKING CAUSES CANCER” and “700 PEOPLE INFINLAND DIE EACH YEAR IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. TENTIMES MORE DIE, BECAUSE THEY ARE ADDICTED TOTOBACCO.”Label design on packagingLaw: Ordinance No. 1504 of 23 December 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette and tobacco product packagemust display the health warning on the most conspicu-ous face of the packet. The warning must be printed orpermanently attached to the package and must cover atleast 6% of the surface.Product constituents as confidential informationLaw: Act on the Measures to Reduce Tobacco Smoking,§6 and §30Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionLaw: Decree on the Measure to Reduce TobaccoSmoking, §15; Act on the Measures to Reduce TobaccoSmoking, §23 and §24 and §27Source: NATIONSComment: Health education and promotion provisionsare made by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Healthalong with input from the Ministry of Education andnon-governmental organizations.

FranceAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio, local magazines and newspapers andinternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 91-32 of 10 January 1991 relating to thefight against smoking and alcoholismSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All advertising is banned except at point ofsale.

Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law No. 91-32 of 10 January 1991 relating to thefight against smoking and alcoholism; Order of 31December 1992 determining the characteristics of smallposters advertising tobacco in retail shopsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305; TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards, outdoorwalls and in cinemas. Advertising restrictions exist forpoints of sale and kiosks. Advertisements by means ofsmall posters (the maximum format being 60 x 80 cm)is authorized provided that such posters are displayedinside or within the area of tobacco sales and are notvisible from the outside.Advertisement content or designLaw: 1993 Evin LawSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Posters are allowed to copy the details ofcontents, price and manufacturer through an illustratedpicture of the product.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 91-32 of 10 January 1991 relating to thefight against smoking and alcoholismSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All sponsorship is prohibited, in so far as ithas as its object or effect propaganda or advertising,direct or indirect, for tobacco products.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Law No. 91-32 of 10 January 1991 relating to thefight against smoking and alcoholismSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All sponsorship is prohibited, in so far as ithas as its object or effect propaganda or advertising,direct or indirect, for tobacco products.Place of salesLaw: Circular of 1987Source: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Tobacco sales are prohibited in healthestablishments.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Decree No. 92-478 of 15 March 1992 stipulatingthe criteria for the implementation of the public smokingban and modifying the Codes of Public HealthSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in indoor public places is restrictedto designated areas. These areas must have a minimumventilation capacity of 7 liters per second per occupantin premises where ventilation is supplied mechanicallyor naturally or a minimum volume of 7 cubic meters peroccupant in premises where ventilation is supplied viaexternal ducts.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Order of 31 December 1992 determining thecharacteristics of small poster advertising tobacco inretail shopsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each small poster must display the warning“Smoking causes serious diseases.” The warning mustoccupy 20% of the poster space.Package health warning/messageLaw: Modification of the Order of April 26, 1991establishing the maximum Tar Content of Cigarettes andthe health warnings on tobacco products packagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Every tobacco product pack must carry thegeneral warning “Seriously Damages Health.” In addi-tion, one of the following rotating warnings must alsobe displayed: “Smoking causes cancer,” “Smokingcauses heart disease,” “Pregnant women: Smokingharms your Child’s Health,” “Smoking hurts yourEntourage” or “To be in good Health, don’t smoke.”

Label design on packagingLaw: Modification of the Order of April 26, 1991 estab-lishing the maximum Tar Content of Cigarettes and thehealth warnings on tobacco products packagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be on the mostvisible surface. The specific warning must be on theother large surface. The rotating warnings must beprinted in a way that guarantees the appearance of eachwarning on an equal number of packs, with a tolerancelevel of 5%. For cigarettes, the warnings must eachcover 4% of the surface on which they are printed. Thewarnings must be clear and legible, must be printed inthick letters on a contrasting background and must beplaced in a location so that they are not destroyed whenthe package is opened in a normal manner. The warn-ings may not appear on the transparent wrapper or anyother external wrapping.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law No. 91-32 of 10 January 1991 relating to thefight against smoking and alcoholismSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The French Committee for Health Education(CFES) operates national anti-smoking campaigns andcoordinates activities with other organizations workingtowards reducing tobacco use.

GabonPackage health warning/messageLaw: Arrete No. 000268, Art. 1Source: NATIONSComment: The following warning is required: “Abuse isdangerous to your health. Smoke with moderation.”Label design on packagingLaw: Arrete No. 000268, Art. 3Source: NATIONSComment: The health warning must appear on one ofthe lateral sides in indelible and legible 2 mm print.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Arrete No. 000268, Art. 1; Art 2Source: NATIONSComment: Amounts of tar and nicotine must be printedon the package in French.

GambiaSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.

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Smoking on busesLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 3; §4(2)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if an employer doesnot implement designated smoking areas with separateventilation, then smoking is prohibited.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Public Health Prohibition of Smoking (PublicPlaces) Act 1998, § 7Source: NATIONS

GeorgiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising restrictions apply to national andcable TV, national radio and local magazines andnewspapers. There are no advertising regulations oninternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is restricted on billboards andoutdoor walls. Point of sale, kiosk and cinema adver-tisements are not regulated.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Restrictions apply to the placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover,content, number of messages and language.

GermanyAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. There are no restrictions onadvertising in local and international magazines ornewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There are no advertising regulations onbillboards, outdoor walls, points of sale, kiosks orcinemas.

Advertisement content or designLaw: Law of 15 August 1974 for the overall reform offoodstuffs lawSource: IDHL (1975) 26 (3): 524-526, BASP (1994)Comment: Tobacco advertisements may not create theimpression that the consumption or use of tobaccoproducts is harmless to health or is likely to have afavorable effect on the functioning of the body andphysical performance. Advertisements may not be likelyto induce juveniles or adolescents to smoke or make itappear that inhaling of tobacco smoke is something tobe imitated. It may not be suggested that tobaccoproducts are natural or pure.Package health warning/messageLaw: Ordinance of 29 October 1991 on the labeling oftobacco productsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following general warning is required onall tobacco product packages: “THE EC HEALTH MINIS-TERS: SMOKING PRESENTS A DANGER TO YOURHEALTH.” In addition, one of the following specificrotating warnings must also be printed on cigarettepacks, preceded by “THE EC HEALTH MINISTRIES”:“SMOKING CAUSES CANCER,” “SMOKING CAUSESCARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE,” “SMOKING ENDANGERSTHE HEALTH OF YOUR CHILD, EVEN DURING PREG-NANCY” or “GIVING UP SMOKING REDUCES THE RISKOF SERIOUS DISEASES.”Label design on packagingLaw: Ordinance of 29 October 1991 on the labeling oftobacco productsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be placed on themost visible broad surface. The specific warning mustbe placed on the other broad surface. Each must occupy4% of the surface on which they are printed. The warn-ings must be clearly legible and printed in bold warningtypeface. They must appear on a contrasting warningbackground color. The warning cannot be printed ontransparent foil or any other package wrapping.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: An organization under the Ministry of Healthorganizes anti-smoking campaigns.

GhanaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising on television and radio isbanned.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising on the outside of bars andrestaurants is prohibited. Point-of-sale advertising ispermitted, albeit with restrictions. Through an agree-ment with the tobacco industry in 1995, billboardsadvertising cigarettes are not permitted within view ofeducational establishments or facilities frequented bypersons under 18 years.Sales to minorsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette sales to minors are prohibited;however, the definition of minors is unknown.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Smoking Control ActionSource: WHO/AFRO Conference on Tobacco, 1999;WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Institutional Law restricting smoking in health carefacilities and Schools (Government Directive); SmokingAction ControlSource: Thomas Fred Addo, Health, Humanitarian, andEnvironmental Society and Seth Koranteng, GhanaCommittee on Tobacco Control; WHO/SMO/84.5,WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3

Smoking on busesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions apply on State Transport, CityExpress, Green Line and Omnibus Services Authorityoperated buses. Privately-operated transport servicesare not included but are expected to take their cue fromthe public sector. Restrictions apply to cigarettes onlyand do not cover other tobacco products. It is unclear ifthis is a result of national legislation or voluntaryagreement.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on Ghana airways butit is unclear if this is a company policy.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising in magazines, on billboards andin the cinema must carry a health warning worded“Ministry of Health: Cigarette smoking can be harmfulto health.” The health warning extends to all forms ofadvertisements for cigarettes and other tobaccoproducts and is required to cover at least 2.5% of theadvertisement.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette packs must carry a health warning:“Ministry of Health: cigarette smoking can be harmful tohealth.”Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Warnings are required to be placed on theside of the pack.Amount of tarSource: Seth Koranteng, Ghana Committee on TobaccoControlAmount of nicotineSource: Seth Koranteng, Ghana Committee on TobaccoControl

GreeceAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. No advertising restrictions existon local or international magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There are no advertising regulations onbillboards, outdoor walls, points of sale, kiosks orcinemas.Package health warning/messageLaw: Ministerial Decision No. A2/ik 2160 December1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must display the follow-ing general warning: “THE MINISTRY OF HEALTHWARNS SMOKING IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.”In addition, one of the following specific rotating warn-ing must be displayed: “SMOKING CAUSES CANCER,”“SMOKING CAUSES HEART DISEASE,” “DON’T SMOKEIF YOU WANT TO STAY HEALTHY” or “PROTECT CHIL-DREN, DON’T MAKE THEM BREATHE YOUR SMOKE.”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Products’ Marketing Regulation A2g/2160Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be placed on themost visible broad surface. The specific warning mustbe placed on the other broad surface. Each must occupy4% of the surface on which they are printed. The warn-ings must be clearly legible and printed in bold warningtypeface. They must appear on a contrasting warningbackground color. The warning cannot be printed ontransparent foil or any other package wrapping.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The government sponsors public health anti-smoking announcements.

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GuatemalaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Decree No 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: All advertising (including written, graphical,radio, television, films, and other electric or electronicmedia) requires the prior authorization of the Ministry ofPublic Health and Social Aid. Advertising on televisionprograms has been prohibited before, during and afterprograms targeted at minors and is only permitted after8:00 PM. The national press is allowed to carry adver-tisements but with similar restrictions to protect minors.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Decree No 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: No advertising is permitted in cinemasduring children’s programming hours. The nationalpress and outdoor media (public transport, billboards,etc) are permitted to carry advertisements but withsimilar restrictions to protect minors.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Decree No 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements are not allowed to be lessthan 500 meters of entrances and exits of pre-school,elementary, junior high-schools, universities, sportscomplexes, hospitals or recreational areas. No advertis-ing is permitted in cinemas during children’s program-ming hours. Outdoor media (public transport,billboards, etc) is permitted to carry advertisements butwith similar restrictions to protect minors.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: In general, advertisements should notcontain any messages that can be considered hazardousfor the individual or global health, and neither cigarettesnor tobacco should be advertised in any form that couldrisk the consumer’s self-control. Tobacco productadvertising should refer to the product and its presenta-tion or its packs, and use of the product should not bein any case demonstrated or suggested through humanmodels, cartoons, sports athletes or other publiccharacters for such purpose.Sales to minorsLaw: Guatemala Health Code of 3rd November 1997Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Acuerdo Gubernativo No. 904-98, 8 de diciembrede 1998Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasFree productsLaw: Guatemala Health Code of 3rd November 1997Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Promotional give-aways are prohibited.Sampling is prohibited to minors and is also bannedfrom sporting events.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: 1997 Guatemala Health CodeSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is not allowed at State’s offices.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: 1997 Guatemala Health CodeSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is restricted in offices but ispermitted in factories.Smoking on busesLaw: Government Order 681-90Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on trainsLaw: Government Order 681-90Source: ERC (2001)

Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Government Order 681-90Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on international air flightsLaw: Government Order 681-90Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions are in force on airlines operatinginside and outside Guatemala.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: 1997 Guatemala Health CodeSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Establishments selling food must havesegregated areas for non-smokers.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Government Order 681-90Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking in enclosed spaces, establishmentsthat care for the public, as well as in open spaces usedfor assembly by the general public is prohibited.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: decree No 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: All advertising (including written, graphical,radio, television, films, and other electric or electronicmedia) must carry stipulated warnings. All warningsmust be legibly printed in Spanish. In all advertisementsand publicity, warning messages should be included atthe beginning and end of the commercial, rotating themessages.Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: A system of rotating health warnings hasbeen introduced, as follows: “Cigarettes cause cancer,”“Consumption of this product causes cardiovasculardisease,” “Consumption of this product causes mouthand pharynx cancer,” “Smoking while pregnant maycause miscarriage or fetal malformation,” and“Consumption of this product causes lung cancer.” Onthe lateral face of the pack the warning “Consumption ofthis product causes serious health problems” mustappear.Label design on packagingLaw: Decree 50-2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: All cigarette packs manufactured inGuatemala are required to display the health warning onthe front and side of the pack. The health warningsshould be legibly written on the package in Spanish,with Arial black font in capital letters, font number 12and fill 25% of the bottom space at the front of thepackage. The manufacturer must rotate the warningsevery two weeks of production until all the warnings areused.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: Ana Lucia Garces del Valle, National LeagueAgainst CancerAmount of tarSource: Ana Lucia Garces del Valle, National LeagueAgainst CancerAmount of nicotineSource: Ana Lucia Garces del Valle, National LeagueAgainst Cancer

GuineaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Arrete No. 94/5099/HC/CAB Portant Fixation desTarifs Do Publicite Annonces and Abonnements a IOGPla Radiodiffusion Nationale, a la Television Nationale, ala Radio Rurale et a HOROYA AGP, Article 30Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is prohibited on radio andtelevision.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Decree Bill No. D/97/PRG/SGG, Chapter 1Source: NATIONS

Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Decree Bill No. D/97/PRG/SGG, Chapter 1Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited specifically in workareas where toxic substances, inflammable substancesor pathogenic germs are handled.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Decree Bill No. D/97/PRG/SGG, Chapter 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Decree Bill No. D/97/PRG/SGG, Chapter 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Code of Public Health, Chapter II, Article 2Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Code of Public Health, Chapter II, Article 2Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Code of Public Health, Chapter II, Article 2Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Code of Public Health, Chapter II, Article 2Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Decree Bill No. D/97/PRG/SGG, Chapter 1Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSAmount of nicotineLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSAmount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSProduct constituents as confidential informationLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSProduct constituents as public informationLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSConstituent disclosure by brandLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSConstituent disclosure in the aggregateLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSNational tobacco control committeeLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONS

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Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONSLitigation enabling provisionsLaw: Code of Public Health, Article 260 and Chapter III,Article 4Source: NATIONS

GuyanaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is banned on television (national,cable and satellite) and radio (national and interna-tional). Restrictions apply to advertising in local andinternational newspapers and magazines.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is banned on the internet, incinemas and rented videos. Restrictions apply toadvertising on billboards and at point of sale.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Voluntary agreement on health warningsstates that cigarette packages must display the follow-ing warning: “Cigarettes can be dangerous to yourhealth.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, the cigarette healthwarning must be framed and printed in red along oneside of the pack.

HaitiPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

HondurasAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements are restricted by voluntaryagreement. Television advertisements must not appearbefore 7:00 PM and radio advertisements must not airbefore 7:30 PM.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette advertising can not be associatedwith sports, celebrities, national symbols or with youth.Women may not be employed as models in tobaccoadvertisements.Sales to minorsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Law of the Honduran Institute for the Prevention ofAlcoholism and Addiction, Decree No, 136-89 of 14October 1989 providing for control of smoking in publicplacesSource: Roemer, R. (1993), USDA, WHO/TOH /CLH/90.3Smoking on busesLaw: Decree No. 136-89 of Oct. 1989Source: TMA (2002)Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Decree No. 136-89 of Oct. 1989Source: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Decree No. 136-89 of Oct. 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in certain publicplaces; however, these places are not specified.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All events sponsored by tobacco companieswhere a brand name is used are required to display ahealth warning.

Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Health warnings are voluntarily displayed bythe leading domestic manufacturers, but only on theside of cigarette packs. Only a single warning is cur-rently used. The warning was enlarged at the request ofthe local authorities during 1990s. There is no legalrequirement for a rotational warning on packs.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: USDAComment: The amount of tar and nicotine must beidentified on cigarette packages.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Institute for the Prevention of Alcoholismand Drug Abuse is sponsored by the government tocoordinate government and non-government organiza-tions and to sponsor anti-smoking education programs.

HungaryAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national and cable TV, nationalradio and local magazines and newspapers is banned.Advertising in international magazines and newspapersis restricted.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Law on Advertisement, §5, §12(1)(a, c, andd), §12(2)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements intended for children areprohibited.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on billboards, outdoor walls andcinemas is banned. There are no restrictions on adver-tising at points of sale or kiosks.Advertisement content or designLaw: The Law on Advertisement, §12(2)(b and c),§12(3)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements that exhibit people smokingor use celebrities to promote products are prohibited.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: The Law on the Protection of the Rights of Non-Smokers and on the Prevention of Health DamageRelated to Smoking, §2Source: NATIONSComment: Tobacco sales are prohibited within 200meters of schools and health care units.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There is no domestic air transport.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: LVIII/2002Source: Tibor Szilagyi, GLOBALink mail 01 February2003Comment: A general health warning is required on pointof sale advertisements.Package health warning/messageLaw: LVIII/2002Source: Tibor Szilagyi, GLOBALink mail 01 February2003Comment: Each cigarette pack must display one of thefollowing 2 general warnings: “Smoking is harmful toyour health and that of those around you!” or “Smokingmay cause death.” In addition, one of 14 rotating healthwarnings must be displayed, including “Smoking causesslowly and painful death” and “Smoking obstructsarteries, causes myocardial infarction and stroke.”

Label design on packagingLaw: LVIII/2002Source: Tibor Szilagyi, GLOBALink mail 01 February2003Comment: The general health warning must be printedon the main side of the pack, occupying at least 30% ofthat panel space. The rotating warning must occupy atleast 40% of the back panel.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: LVIII/2002Source: Tibor Szilagyi, GLOBALink mail 01 February2003Comment: Tar and nicotine listings are required on thenarrow side of the pack and must occupy at least 10%of that space.Amount of tarLaw: Joint Decree No. 36/1966 (XII. 11)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15mg. After 31 December 2006, the maximum level will bereduced to 12 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Act nr XI/1991; The Law on the Protection of theRights of Non-Smokers and on the Prevention of HealthDamage Related to Smoking; The Law on the Protectionof the Rights of Non-Smokers and on the Prevention ofHealth Damage Related to Smoking, §2Source: NATIONS

IcelandAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national and cable TV, nationalradio and local magazines and newspapers is banned.Advertising in international magazines and newspapersis not restricted.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards and out-door walls, at points of sales and kiosks and in cine-mas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: The Icelandic Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: The Icelandic Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: The Icelandic Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco products may not be sold in schoolsor institutions for minors.Vending machinesLaw: Law No. 74 of 28 May 1984 on the prevention ofthe use of tobaccoSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3, IDHL (1984) 35 (4): 772-775Smoking on trainsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There are no railways.Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Icelandic Tobacco ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in establishmentsopen to or used by the public.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.

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Package health warning/messageLaw: Regulation Concerning Warnings On TobaccoProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must carry one of the follow-ing rotating warnings: “Smoking during pregnancyendangers the health of the mother and child,”“Smoking may damage your arteries and cause heartattacks,” “Protect children from tobacco smoke,” “If youstop smoking you improve your health,” “Smoking is ahealth problem you can solve,” “Hundreds of Icelandersdie each year due to smoking” or “Tobacco smokepollutes the air and is a health hazard.” The words“Director General of Public Health” must appear aftereach warning.Label design on packagingLaw: Regulation Concerning Warnings On TobaccoProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning shall appear on the front orback of individual packs. The size must be 30 x 40 mm.Warnings cannot be printed on the transparent foil orany other external wrappings.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Education, in consultationwith the Ministry of Health and Social Security,conducts educational and informational campaigns onsmoking and health.

IndiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising is banned on television and com-mercial radio stations. Press advertising is permitted.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertisementsmust not encourage minors to use tobacco products.Advertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising is banned in certain governmentowned premises. Outdoor (poster/billboard) and cinemaadvertising is permitted, although billboard advertisingis restricted in certain areas including some sportinggrounds.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertisements arenot allowed to overtly encourage minors or induce non-smokers to start smoking. Advertisements may notsuggest that smoking is associated with success orsexuality. Anyone holding a cigarette in the advertise-ment must clearly be at least 25 years old.Sales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Products Bill 2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Tobacco Products Bill 2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Tobacco products may not be sold within100 meters of educational institutions. It was reportedthat the restrictions placed on tobacco product sales bythis Bill were being ignored by several states, leading toan order by the Indian Supreme Court in November2001 to all state governments to implement the newrestrictions.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Tobacco Products Bill 2000Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The Indian Supreme Court in November 2001ordered all state governments to implement the newrestrictions.

Smoking on busesSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned on air conditioned buses.Smoking on trainsSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned on air-conditioned chaircars and air-conditioned sleeper coaches in trains andsub-trains.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke3.htmComment: Smoking is prohibited on Air India for India-Europe and Transatlantic flights by voluntary agreement.Smoking in restaurantsSource: WTF (2001)Comment: Smoking in restaurants is restricted to desig-nated areas.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Indian Penal CodeSource: Sharad Vaidya, NOTE IndiaSmoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned in cinema halls, theatersand government run stadiums.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Health warnings are required on cinema, out-door and press advertisements for tobacco products.Manufacturing licensureSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Manufacturers’ capacity is subject to alicensing system, which may places a ceiling onproduction.Package health warning/messageLaw: The cigarette (regulation of production, supply anddistribution) Act No. 49, 1975Source: TMA (2002)Comment: A single warning is in use with the wordingas follows: “Statutory warning -cigarette is injurious tohealth.” Health warnings are required on other tobaccoproduct packages, except bidis, cheroots and cigars.Label design on packagingLaw: The cigarette (regulation of production, supply anddistribution) Act No. 49, 1975Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must appear on not less thanone of the largest panels of the package. It must beclearly legible and prominent as to size and color. Thelettering must be bold and in contrast to the back-ground. Before opened, the warning must be visible tothe consumer. The warning is to be displayed in English,the Indian language or both.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisementand Regulation) BillSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The Indian government has introducedproposals that seek to force manufacturers of cigarettesto display tar and nicotine levels on packs in Englishand Hindi. Criticism has been levied because warningswould not apply to other tobacco products such asbidis. This requirement is not yet law with no action asyet taken even at a state level.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Conference on Tobacco andHealth, under the direction of the Health and WelfareMinister, conducts anti-smoking campaigns.

IndonesiaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Regulation Number 38, Article 17(2)Source: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Advertising is restricted to electronic media,printed media and outdoor media.

Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 17(2); Elucidationon the Government Regulation Number 81 of Year 1999,Article 17Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is restricted to printing andoutdoor media (billboards and electronic billboardsaccording to the elucidation).Advertisement content or designLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 18Source: NATIONSComment: It is prohibited to exhibit smoking activity,children or pregnant women in tobacco advertisements.Vending machinesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 16; Elucidation onthe Government Regulation Number 81 of Year 1999,Article 16Source: NATIONSComment: Vending machines are restricted to certainplaces that are not accessible to children.Free productsLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 21Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted to designated areas inall offices of the Ministry of Health.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1); Article 23(2)Source: NATIONSComment: If voluntary designated smoking areas arenot employed, then ban is in effect.Smoking on trainsLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1); Article 23(2)Source: NATIONSComment: If voluntary designated smoking areas arenot employed, then ban is in effect.Smoking in taxisLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1); Article 23(2)Source: NATIONSComment: If voluntary designated smoking areas arenot employed, then ban is in effect.Smoking on ferriesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1); Article 23(2)Source: NATIONSComment: If voluntary designated smoking areas arenot employed, then ban is in effect.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 23(1); Article 23(2)Source: NATIONSComment: If voluntary designated smoking areas arenot employed, then ban is in effect.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 20Source: NATIONSManufacturing licensureLaw: Regulation Number 81, Part Four, Article 10Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning must be placed on allpacks of cigarettes and kreteks written in the locallanguage: “Government Warning: Smoking Can BeHarmful To Health.”

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Label design on packagingLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 6(2); Article 9(2);Article 14Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 6(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Levels of tar and nicotine must be includedon packaging.Amount of tarLaw: Regulation Number 81Source: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Cigarette levels of tar may not exceed 20 mg.Clove cigarettes, however, do not comply with this regu-lation and research has found that the most poplar clovecigarettes have a tar content of 65.5 mg/cigarette.Amount of nicotineLaw: Regulation Number 81Source: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine may not exceed1.5 mg. Clove cigarettes, however, do not comply withthis regulation and research has found that the mostpoplar clove cigarettes have a nicotine content of 3.5mg/cigarette.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 11; Elucidation onthe Government Regulation Number 81 of Year 1999,Article 11Source: NATIONSComment: Ingredients related to taste, aroma, coloringor drugs (unspecified) are regulated by law.Product constituents as public informationLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 15(1-3)Source: NATIONSNational tobacco control committeeLaw: Elucidation on the Government Regulation Number81 of Year 1999, Article 28Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionLaw: Regulation Number 81, Article 26-31, Article 33-34; Elucidation on the Government Regulation Number81 of Year 1999, Article 31Source: NATIONS

Iran (Islamic Republic of)Brand stretchingLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 2, Note 2; The By-Law to DecreaseTobacco Use, Article 2 (C) and Article 4Source: NATIONSComment: According to the law, “any sorts ofpropaganda and ads which might encourage smoking isforbidden.”Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: The Regulation on Banning the Usage andDistribution of Cigarettes and Other Kinds of TobaccoProducts in Public Places, §2Source: NATIONSSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSComment: Factories are specifically banned.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONS

Smoking on trainsLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: The Regulation on Banning the Usage andDistribution of Cigarettes and Other Kinds of TobaccoProducts in Public Places, §1Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: The Regulation on Banning the Usage andDistribution of Cigarettes and Other Kinds of TobaccoProducts in Public Places, §1Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited on international flightswith flight times of less than 4.5 hours.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Prohibition of Smoking and Cigarette Use in PublicPlaces, Article 1, Note 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public placesincluding in holy sites, mosques, factories, departmentstores, hotels, museums, libraries, cinemas and sportsarenas.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must carry the healthwarning “Smoking is dangerous to your health.”National tobacco control committeeLaw: The Regulation on Banning the Usage andDistribution of Cigarettes and Other Kinds of TobaccoProducts in Public Places, §4Source: NATIONSComment: The national program is the National Anti-Smoking Campaign.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: The By-Law to Decrease Tobacco Use, Article 2Source: NATIONSComment: The Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidanceand IRIB adopt and carry out anti-smoking programs inorder to prevent youth addiction.

IraqAdvertising in certain mediaSource: The Tobacco AtlasAdvertising to certain audiencesSource: The Tobacco AtlasAdvertising in certain locationsSource: The Tobacco AtlasPlace of salesLaw: Resolution 24 of the Health Ministers of the ArabGulf States, January 1980Source: Roemer, R. (1993)Comment: Iraq requests that airlines not sell anytobacco on board their aircraft.Smoking on busesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Administrative measures exist for thelimitation of smoking on public transport.

Smoking on trainsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Administrative measures exist for thelimitation of smoking on public transport.Smoking in taxisSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Administrative measures exist for thelimitation of smoking on public transport.Smoking on ferriesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Administrative measures exist for thelimitation of smoking on public transport.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions are known to be in place onairlines operating within Iraq, with a self-imposed banrestricting smoking or the provision of areas for non-smokers.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in cinemas.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Health warnings have been required on allpacks since 1981. The warning is as follows: “Smokingis the main cause of lung cancer, lung diseases and ofheart and artery diseases.”Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Warnings must be printed in English andArabic.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Letter from the Minister of Trade in May 1992Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The levels of tar and nicotine must be printedon the packaging.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette tar levels must not exceed 12 mg.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.8 mg.

IrelandAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national and cableTV, national radio and in local magazines and newspa-pers. Advertising is restricted in international magazinesand newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards, outdoorwalls and cinemas. Advertising is restricted at points ofsales and kiosks.Advertisement content or designLaw: The Tobacco Products (Control of Advertising,Sponsorship and Sales Promotion) Regulations, 1986[S.I. No.7 of 1986] revokedSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (1): 48-49, text of law read byAmerican Cancer SocietyComment: Advertising is limited to brand name,emblem, corporate name, representation of the product,place of manufacture, type, size, quantity and price.Advertisements may not include personal testimonial fora particular brand by any group or class of people.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Tobacco Products (Control of Advertising,Sponsorship and Sales Promotion) Regulations 1986Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship of sports events in which theparticipants are mainly under 18 years old is prohibited.

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Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship is limited to basic informationabout the event. The mention or picture of tobaccoproducts is prohibited.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Misleading information on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The terms ‘low tar,’ ‘light,’ ‘mild’ and ‘ultra’are prohibited.Smoking in government building (incl. worksites)Source: WHO/EUR/02/5041305;http://www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr/20030130.htmlComment: A draft law prohibiting smoking in places ofwork is expected to come into force 01 January 2004.Smoking in private worksitesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305;http://www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr/20030130.htmlComment: A draft law prohibiting smoking in places ofwork is expected to come into force 01 January 2004.Smoking in restaurantsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305;http://www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr/20030130.htmlComment: A draft law prohibiting smoking in places ofwork, including restaurants, is expected to come intoforce 01 January 2004.Smoking in nightclubs and barsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305;http://www.doh.ie/pressroom/pr/20030130.htmlComment: A draft law prohibiting smoking in places ofwork, including pubs, is expected to come into force 01January 2004.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned in enclosed publicplaces.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is permitted at the point of saleonly. All advertisements must display the warning“SMOKING IS A HEALTH HAZARD.” In addition, one ofthe following must also appear on the advertisements:“SMOKING KILLS,” “SMOKERS DIE YOUNGER,”“SMOKING CAUSES CANCER” or “SMOKING CAUSESHEART DISEASE.” The warning statements must occupy15% of the total advertisement space.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Products (Control of Advertising,Sponsorship and Sales Promotion) Regulations 1991Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette package must rotate the fol-lowing mandatory health warnings: “SMOKING CAUSESCANCER” and “SMOKING CAUSES HEART DISEASE.”The attribution on the warning can either read“Government Warning” or “Irish Government Warning.”From the following list of 6 warnings, 3 must berotated: “SMOKERS DIE YOUNGER,” “SMOKINGKILLS,” “SMOKING WHEN PREGNANT HARMS YOURBABY,” “STOPPING SMOKING REDUCES THE RISK OFSERIOUS DISEASE,” “DON’T SMOKE IF YOU WANT TOSTAY HEALTHY,” or “SMOKING CAUSES FATALDISEASES.”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Products (Control of Advertising,Sponsorship and Sales Promotion) Regulations 1991Source: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Placing of the message, color, contrast andlanguage of health warnings are regulated. The warningmust occupy 4% of the back surface. The warning mustbe printed in bold capital letters. The warnings are to berotated on an equal basis.

Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WTF (2001)Comment: The government launched a nationwideschool education campaign against smoking in 2000.

IsraelAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national TV and radio isbanned. There is no data available for advertising oncable TV, local magazines and newspapers or interna-tional magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, §3(4)Source: NATIONSComment: Printed advertisements may not be aimed atchildrenAdvertising in certain locationsLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, §4(d)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements are restricted to the businesspremises or on the vehicles related to the tobaccoindustry.Advertisement content or designLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, §4( c), §5Source: NATIONSComment: Permitted signs can only include a trade-mark, a trade name, a representation of the package andan indication of the place of sale.Free productsLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, §8(b)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Restriction On Smoking (Public Places) Law,Schedule 1, §7Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Restriction On Smoking (Public Places) Law,Schedule 1, §8Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesLaw: The Restriction on Smoking (Public Places) Law,1983Source: TMA (2002)Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, §4(b), §7, §16(b)Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: The same warning printed on tobacco prod-uct packs is required on advertisements. The warning inprint ads must be printed in clear letters of a minimumsize of 12 points of black ink. The warning on outdooror poster advertisements must be clearly legible from areasonable distance. §16(b) states, however, that“health warnings are not required on electric signsinstalled before 1983.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, 5743-1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning is required on allpackages of tobacco products: “Warning- The Ministryof Health Declares that Smoking is Harmful to Health.”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Products for Smoking (Restriction onAdvertising) Law, 5743-1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed in Hebrew, inblack print, clearly legible in 8 point Frank Ruehl letters.The word “Warning” must be underlined.

Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Government anti-smoking messages areplayed on television.

ItalyAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national and cable TV, nationalradio, local magazines and newspapers, and interna-tional magazines and newspapers is banned.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls, at points of sales and kiosks and incinemas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sponsorship has been banned bylegislation since 1983.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco sponsorship has been banned bylegislation since 1983.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 584 of 11 November 1975 prohibitingsmoking in specified premises and on means of publictransportationSource: IDHL (1977) 28 (3): 621, BASP (1994), ERC(1999)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in premises used forpublic meetings, cinemas and theaters, dance halls,betting shops, academic lecture theaters, museums,libraries, reading rooms open to the public, and privateand public art galleries. The law also sets fines for own-ers or managers of the premises not respecting the law.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Package health warning/messageLaw: Decree of 16 July 1991Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must state “DAMAGINGTO HEALTH.” In addition, rotating health warnings mustbe displayed. The rotating warnings are as follows:“CIGARETTE SMOKING CAUSES HEART-LUNGDISEASE,” “PREGNANT MOTHERS, SMOKINGDAMAGES YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH,” “PROTECTCHILDREN, DON’T MAKE THEM BREATHE YOURSMOKE,” “MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED BY CIGARETTESEVERY YEAR THAN DIE IN ROAD ACCIDENTS” and“SMOKING HURTS THOSE AROUND YOU.”Label design on packagingLaw: Decree of 16 July 1991Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be printed on thefront of the pack. The specific rotating warning must beprinted on the back. Both must be clear and legible,printed on a contrasting background and printed in aplace that will not be damaged when the pack isopened. The warnings must occupy at least 4% of thesurface on which they are printed. The warnings cannotbe printed on the transparent foil or any other externalwrapping.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Health education in Italy is carried out at theregional or local level rather than the national level.

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JamaicaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: PAHO (1992), TMA ( 1999)Comment: A voluntary ban is in place on tobaccoadvertising on television by Carreras Ltd., 1989.Advertising in certain locationsSource: PAHO (1992), TMA ( 1999)Comment: A voluntary ban is in place on tobaccoadvertising in cinema films by Carreras Ltd., 1989.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: Smoking is prohibited on Air JamaicaLimited airlines, Jamaica’s only domestic carrier, byvoluntary agreement.Package health warning/messageSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: Health warnings are printed on cigarettepacks by Carreras Ltd. through a voluntary agreement.

JapanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: NATIONSComment: The Japan Tobacco Industry Association’sself-regulations restrict media types.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary code, advertisements are nottargeted at women or youth.Sales to minorsLaw: Law (No. 134 of 2000) on Prohibition of Smokingby Minors, Article 4Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 20 years.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Industry Law (No. 618 of 1984) of Japan,Article 23(3); Tobacco Industry Law EnforcementRegulations (Ministerial Ordinance No. 5 of 1985),Article 20(3)Source: NATIONSComment: The sale of tobacco products is restrictedfrom areas where minors have access.Free productsSource: NATIONSComment: According to the Law Library of Congress’sanalysis, The Japan Tobacco Industry Association’s self-regulations restrict the distribution of free samples.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Ministry of Labor Directive No. 75Source: NATIONSComment: The Ministry of Labor recommends thatemployers generally establish designated smokingareas.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Ministry of Labor Directive No. 75Source: NATIONSComment: The Ministry of Labor recommends thatemployers generally establish designated smokingareas.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ministry of Labor Directive No. 75Source: NATIONSComment: The Ministry of Labor recommends thatemployers generally establish designated smokingareas.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Ministry of Health and Welfare Joint Notice No. 59Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Ministry of Transportation Regulation No. 6 of1999, Articles 42 and 53Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is banned on public buses. Privatebuses with only seated passengers must have desig-nated smoking areas.

Smoking on trainsSource: NATIONSComment: According to the Law Library of Congress’sanalysis, Japan Railways has established designatedsmoking areas for commuter trains.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: NATIONSComment: According to the Law Library of Congress’sanalysis, private airlines have banned smoking.Smoking on international air flightsSource: NATIONSComment: According to the Law Library of Congress’sanalysis, private airlines have banned smoking.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Ministry of Finance Notification No. 176 of 1989Source: NATIONSManufacturing licensureLaw: Tobacco Industry Law (No. 618 of 1984) of Japan,Article 8Source: NATIONSComment: The Japan Tobacco Company is the soleproducer of tobacco products in Japan.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Industry Law (No. 618 of 1984) of Japan,Article 39(1); Tobacco Industry Law EnforcementRegulations (Ministerial Ordinance No. 5 of 1985),Article 36 and AppendixSource: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar and nicotine must bespecified on package labels.

JordanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: The Tobacco AtlasAdvertising to certain audiencesSource: The Tobacco AtlasAdvertising in certain locationsSource: The Tobacco AtlasSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Sales to minorsLaw: October 2001 Royal DecreeSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Free productsLaw: Rule 64 of August 1977Source: ERC (2001)Single cigarette salesLaw: Rules No. 64 of 10 August 1977Source: IDHL (1982) 33 (2): 283, M. Bassam Qasem,Jordanian Anti-Smoking SocietySmoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking has been prohibited in all publicaccess areas at work during working hours. Segregatedareas for smokers are required.Smoking on busesLaw: Rule No 64 of 1977Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on trainsLaw: Rule No 64 of 1977Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in taxisLaw: Rule No 64 of 1977Source: ERC (2001)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Royal Jordanian Airlines voluntarily bannedsmoking on all short-haul flights in July 1998.

Smoking on international air flightsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: International flights between Amman andDamascus, Syria are smoke-free by voluntary agree-ment on Royal Jordanian Airlines.Smoking in restaurantsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Designated smoking areas are required to beset aside.Smoking in nightclubs and barsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Designated smoking areas are required to beset aside.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Designated smoking areas are required to beset aside.Package health warning/messageLaw: Rule 64 of August 1977, Ordinance No 1 of theMinistry of HealthSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The warning text required is specified by leg-islation. The health warning is as follows: “Governmentwarning - Smoking is a major cause of cancer, diseasesof the lung, and diseases of the heart and arteries.”Label design on packagingLaw: Rule 64 of August 1977, Ordinance No 1 of theMinistry of HealthSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning must be printed in redlettering and be placed on a conspicuous part of thepack. The warning must be written in Arabic.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Jordan Standards and Measures order No JS446Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Since 01 January 1998, nicotine, tar ratios,and carbon monoxide yields must be displayed inArabic on the cigarette pack.Amount of tarLaw: Jordanian Standard Specification 446 (1997)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Jordanian Standard Specification 446 (1997)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed 1mg.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Jordanian Standard Specification 446 (1997)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of carbon monoxide must notexceed 15 mg.

KazakhstanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on national TV and radio is sub-ject to restrictions. Television and radio advertisementsmay not appear between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Thereare no restrictions on advertising on cable TV, in localmagazines and newspapers or in international maga-zines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Press advertising must not be directed atchildren or youths.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, kiosks and cinemas are not regulated.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Restrictions on endorsements and use ofpeople apply. The use of celebrities or public figures isprohibited.

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Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: http://www.eurasianet.org/resource/kazakhstan/hypermail/news/0003.shtmlComment: As of April 01, 2003 smoking in schools anduniversities is prohibited.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: http://www.eurasianet.org/resource/kazakhstan/hypermail/news/0003.shtmlComment: As of April 01, 2003 smoking in hospitals isprohibited.Smoking in taxisSource: http://www.eurasianet.org/resource/kazakhstan/hypermail/news/0003.shtmlSmoking in other public placesSource: http://www.eurasianet.org/resource/kazakhstan/hypermail/news/0003.shtmlComment: As of April 01, 2003 smoking cinemas, the-aters and exhibitions is prohibited.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be in Kazakh and Russian.There are no regulations on placement, color, contrast,font size, area to cover, content or number of messages.

KenyaAdvertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 14 November 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All advertisements must contain a healthwarning in English and Swahili.Package health warning/messageLaw: Public Health (Warning on Cigarette Smoking)Rules, 1984./Legal Notice No. 122Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All cigarettes sold in Kenya must display thefollowing warning: “MINISTRY OF HEALTH WARNING:CIGARETTE SMOKING CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOURHEALTH.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must be printed on thefront of the pack or one of the narrow sides of the pack.The warning must not appear on the bottom or top ofpacks. The warning must be printed clearly and inidentical letter size.

KiribatiAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Advertising to certain audiencesSource: WPRO (2000)Advertising in certain locationsSource: WPRO (2000)Advertisement content or designSource: WPRO (2000)Place of salesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Smoking has been banned by regulation inthe hospital, although the ban is not fully enforced.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: International and domestic flights into andout of Kiribati on Air Nauru and Air Marshall Islands aresmoke-free.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: International and domestic flights into andout of Kiribati on Air Nauru and Air Marshall Islands aresmoke-free.

Smoking in other public placesSource: WPRO (2000)Package health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Health warnings are not required on cigarettepacks. When placed voluntarily on packs, the warningsoccupy less than 10% of the front of the cigarettepacket.Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)National tobacco control committeeSource: WPRO (2000)

KuwaitSales to minorsLaw: Law No. 15 of 1995 on Smoking Control, Article 3Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 21 years.Free productsLaw: Law No. 15 of 1995 on Smoking Control, Article 6Source: NATIONSComment: The law bans “publicity and advertising.”According to a 1983 Brown & Williamson documententitled Project Lodestar, sampling in stores is banned.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Ministerial Decree 223 (1995) Determining PublicPlaces Where Smoking is Prohibited, Article 2 §5Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Ministerial Decree 223 (1995) Determining PublicPlaces Where Smoking is Prohibited, Article 2 §4Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Ministerial Decree 223 (1995) Determining PublicPlaces Where Smoking is Prohibited, Article 2 §4Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesLaw: Ministerial Decree 223 (1995) Determining PublicPlaces Where Smoking is ProhibitedSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in enclosed places wheresocial, cultural, sports and entertainment activities areheld.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 221/1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning is required on allcigarette packs: “HEALTH WARNING: SMOKING IS AMAIN CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER, LUNG DISEASES ANDHEART AND ARTERIES DISEASES.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. 221/1995Source: NATIONSComment: The health warning must be written in Arabicon the front of the pack or on both of its sides. Theprint size must not be smaller than 10 point font. Thewriting must be on the pack itself and not on anadhesive agent or a sticker.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 221/1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packages must display the averagetar and nicotine levels.Amount of tarLaw: Ministerial Decree 412 (1996) DeterminingMaximum Levels of Tar and Nicotine in Cigarettes,Article 1Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 10mg.

Amount of nicotineLaw: Ministerial Decree 412 (1996) DeterminingMaximum Levels of Tar and Nicotine in Cigarettes,Article 1Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.6 mg.

KyrgyzstanAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic on Approval ofthe Enactment on Regulations of AdvertisementActivities in the Kyrgyz RepublicSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on national and cable TV, nationalradio, local magazines and newspapers and internationalmagazines and newspapers is restricted. Advertise-ments may not air on television or radio from 7:00 AMto 10:00 PM local time and are prohibited duringprograms intended for minors. Advertisements inmagazines may not appear on the first or last page oron the cover.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements must not be targeted atminors.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: The Law of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan concerningAdvertisingSource: TMA (2002), WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Tobacco advertisements are prohibited inchildren’s organizations, educational, medical, sports,cultural organizations and on objects located within 100meters of them. Advertising at points of sales andkiosks is not regulated. Advertising on outdoor wallsand in cinemas is unknown.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising must not imply any therapeuticor physical fitness values, show smoking or promotesmoking as enhancing achievement in public, sportingor personal success.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Law of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan concerningAdvertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The required warning must occupy at least5% of the advertising space.

Lao People’s Democratic RepublicAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: There are bans on advertising in print mediaand on radio and television, as well as on indirectproduct promotions.Brand stretchingSource: WPRO (2000)Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Free productsSource: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in private worksitesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)

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Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Partial bans on domestic flights exist.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Partial bans on international flights exist.Package health warning/messageSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: The required health warning is “Smoking canharm your health.”Label design on packagingSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: All packages must carry the health warningon one side of the pack with a specific (unspecified)dimension.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)Product constituents as public informationSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure by brandSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Constituent disclosure in the aggregateSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/

LatviaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. Advertising in local magazinesand newspapers is restricted. There are no regulationson advertising in international magazines andnewspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Voluntary agreement seeks to restrict adver-tisements to media that are targeted at minors.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards and out-door walls. There are no restrictions on advertisementsat points of sale, kiosks or cinemas.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking in an advertisements is forbidden.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking RestrictionsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco products cannot be sold at medicalfacilities, child-care institutions, schools and other careand educational institutions, in store departments thatsell goods for minors or in cultural and sportsinstitutions.Smoking in other public placesLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking RestrictionsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in movie theaters,theaters, concert and museum halls and video arcadeswith the exception of within designated areas.

Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking Restrictions, amended August1999Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning must appear on alladvertisements for tobacco products: “Smoking doesserious harm to your health.” The warning must occupyat least 5% of advertising space.Age verification for salesLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking RestrictionsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: In a case of uncertainty the customer, at therequest of a sales person or police officer, must presentproof of his age by producing his ID.Package health warning/messageLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking Restrictions, amended August1999Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The following general warning is required onall tobacco products marketed in Latvia: “Smokingcauses serious damage for your health.” In addition,one of the following rotational warnings must also bedisplayed on cigarette packs: “Smoking causes cancer,”“Smoking causes heart disease,” “Protect children:don’t make them breathe tobacco smoke” or “Smokingis addictive.”Label design on packagingLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking Restrictions, amended August1999Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must appear on themost visible surface. The rotating warning must be onthe next most visible surface. Both warnings mustoccupy at least 4% of the surface on which they areprinted. The warnings must be clear and legible in boldprint on a contrasting background.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: On Tobacco Products Manufacture, Sales,Advertising And Smoking Restrictions, amended August1999Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Information about tar and nicotine contentmust be provided in milligrams and placed on one ofthe sides of the package, occupying at least 4% of thatspace. The lettering must be clear, legible and printedon a contrasting background.

LebanonAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: In terms of media (radio, television and thepress) advertisements are allowed although the mediaare restricted on the type of material that they canpromote.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law No. 394Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Cinema and billboard advertisements arerestricted on the type of material that they can promote.Point of sale advertising is permitted although onlyinside the retail outlet.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law No. 394Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Lebanon currently has no restrictions on thecomparative advertising of tobacco goods or thecontent of the advert as long as it abides to Law 394.Restrictions are in place however on the use of womenin advertisements and on the use of testimonials.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: There are no restrictions on the purchase orconsumption of cigarettes by minors.

Vending machinesSource: Michel Daher, Lebanese Cancer SocietyFree productsLaw: Law No. 394Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Sampling of tobacco products have beenprohibited to all those under 18 years of age.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: Michel Daher, Lebanese Cancer SocietySmoking in private worksitesSource: Michel Daher, Lebanese Cancer SocietyComment: Workplace smoking restrictions exist onlyupon request of the employees.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: Michel Daher, Lebanese Cancer SocietySmoking in other public placesMichel Daher, Lebanese Cancer SocietyAdvertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Law No. 394Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Warnings are required for all forms oftobacco advertising covering, in the case of press andbillboard adverts, 15% of the advertisement area. Itmust be placed at either the top or bottom of the adver-tisement. For television and cinema advertisements, thewarning must be screened in a specific area anddisplayed for the duration of the advertisements. Anyunmarked point of sale material without the healthwarning will be confiscated.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: As of 19 July 1995, the warning text that hasbeen required to be printed on cigarette packs reads asfollows: “The Ministry of Health warns: Smoking leadsto serious and fatal diseases.” Under new legislationRLTT, the state manufacturer, and the LebaneseCustoms Directorate will control all manufacturedtobacco imports to ensure that they carry the healthwarning. Any unmarked tobacco products without thehealth warning will be confiscated.Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning statement must occupyat least 15% of the total pack. The text of the warningmust be in Arabic.

LesothoSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking on busesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Restrictions on smoking in public transportare by administrative measures or voluntary agreementonly.Smoking on trainsSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Restrictions on smoking in public transportare by administrative measures or voluntary agreementonly.Smoking in taxisSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Taxi Drivers’ Association in Lesotho favors apolicy of smoke-free cabs.Smoking on ferriesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Restrictions on smoking in public transportare by administrative measures or voluntary agreementonly.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

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LiberiaSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Libyan Arab JamahiriyaSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Smoking is prohibited during domesticflights of Libyan Arab Airlines by voluntary agreement.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Resolution by the General Secretary (PrimeMinister), 1989; Administrative order of 1989Source: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Comment: Smoking is banned in cinemas and theaters.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

LithuaniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers. There are no regulations on advertising ininternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards and out-door walls, at points of sales, kiosks and in cinemas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law On Tobacco Control, Article 11(1, 3, 4, 5)Source: NATIONSComment: Sponsoring events for persons under 18years of age is prohibited.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Law on Tobacco Control, Article 10Source: NATIONSComment: Tobacco sales are prohibited in pharmacies,health care institutions, educational institutions andretail enterprises where 50% or more of the goodsavailable are intended for children.Age verification for salesLaw: Law on Tobacco Control, Article 10Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Decree No. 443 of 16 June 1993 on the importa-tion of tobacco products and alcoholSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco product packages must displaythe following on their packaging: “Warning of theMinistry of Health: Smoking is harmful to your health.”Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of the mes-sage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover, content,number of messages and language of the warning.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law On Tobacco Control, Article 15Source: NATIONS

LuxembourgAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national television,radio, and local and international magazines and news-papers. There is no data available regarding advertisingon cable TV.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards and out-door walls, at points of sales, kiosks and in cinemas.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 7Source: NATIONSComment: Sponsoring events intended for children andadolescents is prohibited.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 6Source: NATIONSComment: Sponsorship advertising is prohibited duringsports events, except for a sign or vehicle of theproduct name.Vending machinesLaw: Law of July 16, 1987 on street, door to doorvending and hawker stalls, Articles 5 and 7Source: NATIONSComment: Special authorization by Grand DucalRegulation is required for vending machines.Free productsLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 3(5)Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 9(9)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is not permitted in hallways androoms in public buildings where smoking prohibitionsigns are posted.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 9(11)Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 9(11)Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesLaw: Law of 24 March 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public buildings andenclosed public spaces.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law of 24 March 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco products must display the follow-ing warning: “SMOKING IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH.” Inaddition, one of the following 4 rotating warnings mustalso appear on the pack: “SMOKING CAUSES CANCER,”“SMOKING CAUSES CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES,”“EVERY YEAR, TOBACCO CLAIMS MORE VICTIMSTHAN ROAD ACCIDENTS” or “TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH,DON’T SMOKE.”

Label design on packagingLaw: Law of 24 March 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The general warning must be on the mostvisible large surface. The rotating warning must beprinted on the other large surface. The warnings mustoccupy at least 6% of the surface space on which theyare printed. The warning typeface must be clear andeasy to read, printed in bold letters and printed on acontrasting background. The warnings must be locatedin a place that is not damaged when the pack is opened.The warning may not be printed on any externalwrappings.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Law Restricting Advertising of Tobacco or Itsproducts and Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places,Article 8Source: NATIONS

MadagascarPackage health warning/messageLaw: Interministerial Decree No. 4048/98, EstablishingProvisions and Measures for Labeling Every Unit ofPackaging of Tobacco Products, Articles 1 and 2Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingLaw: Interministerial Decree No. 4048/98, EstablishingProvisions and Measures for Labeling Every Unit ofPackaging of Tobacco Products, Article 3Source: NATIONS

MalawiAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on television and radio is bannedby administrative policy.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned on all Air Malawi domes-tic flights. It is unclear if this is due to administrativedecisions.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted or banned in somepublic facilities.

MalaysiaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IISource: NATIONSComment: Advertising is not permitted on film, videotape, leaflet, handbill, document, printed publication,book, magazine, newspaper or printed matter.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IISource: NATIONSAdvertising in certain locationsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IISource: NATIONSComment: Only point of sale advertising permitted.Advertisement content or designLaw: Control of Tobacco Products Regulation 1993Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Point of sale advertising is restricted todescriptions of taste, physical qualities and price.Advertisements must feature real packs against a plainbackground.Sales to minorsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.

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Vending machinesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSFree productsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IISource: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1997, P.U. (A) 167 § 4Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1997, P.U. (A) 167 § 4Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in kindergartens,nurseries, schools and higher education facilities.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in hospitals andclinics.Smoking on busesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § IVSource: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1997 P.U. (A) 167, Sec. 5 (7)Source: NATIONSComment: Designated smoking areas are voluntary,provided that a sufficient mechanical ventilation systemand extractor fan be provided in the designated smokingareas.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in movie theaters,banks, shopping centers and shops.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements must devote 25% of thespace to the health warning.Package health warning/messageLaw: Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 1993Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Every cigarette pack must display thefollowing warning: “WARNING BY THE MALAYSIANGOVERNMENT: SMOKING ENDANGERS HEALTH.”

Label design on packagingLaw: Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 1993Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must be printed in aprominent position on either side of the pack. The warn-ing must be in block letters of not less than 3 mm inheight and in the same color and background as thename of the brand. The warning must be affixed to thepack and written in the national language.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 1993,P.U. (A) 383 part III, Sec. 6(2)Source: NATIONSComment: The package label must include the state-ment “Levels of tar and nicotine in mg does not exceedthe maximum allowable level.”Amount of tarLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § VI (3)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 20mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment)Regulations 1993, P.U. (A) 383 § VI (3)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.5 mg.

MaldivesAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: A total advertising ban has been in effectsince 1994.Brand stretchingLaw: Regulations Banning the Advertisement of Tobaccoand Tobacco Products in the Maldives, §6; Rules ofBanning Advertisement of Tobacco in Maldives, §6Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §5Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 16 years.Free productsLaw: Regulations Banning the Advertisement of Tobaccoand Tobacco Products in the Maldives, §1; §3 & §4;Rules of Banning Advertisement of Tobacco in Maldives,§1, §3 & §4; Banning Advertisement of Tobacco §1, §3& §4Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §7Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §9Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §4Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §10; Ministry of Transport and Communication MaldivesSource: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §10Source: NATIONS

Smoking in taxisLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §10; Ministry of Transport and Communication MaldivesSource: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Ministry of Transport and CommunicationMaldivesSource: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §10Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in air-conditionedrestaurants.Smoking in other locationsSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Smoking is prohibited sports arenas andwithin 100 meters of sports arenas and educationalfacilities.National tobacco control committeeSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: A national committee was established in1997 to advocate, plan and monitor tobacco controlpolicies.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Measures Taken to Reduce the Use of Tobacco, §1Source: NATIONS

MaliAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Comment: Advertising is prohibited on television andradio.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Comment: Advertising is prohibited on certainhoardings.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in meeting rooms.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in rooms used formeetings and conferences.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking on busesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking on trainsLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking in taxisLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking on ferriesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)

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Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Comment: Areas for smokers may be set aside incertain places.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 96-041 of June 1996 restricting theadvertising and use of tobaccoSource: IDHL (1997)

MaltaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV andnational radio. There are no restrictions for advertisingon cable TV, in local magazines and newspapers or ininternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising in cinemas is prohibited. Thereare no restrictions for billboards, outdoor walls, pointsof sale or kiosk advertisements.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Misleading information on packagingLaw: The Tobacco (Smoking Control) Act, 1986Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco products cannot be packaged withwording that suggests they are not damaging to health.Smoking on trainsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There is no rail.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There is no domestic air transport.Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Tobacco (Smoking Control) Act, 1986Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in cinemas and theaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Health Warnings (On Smoking) Regulations,1987/L.N 28 of 1987Source: TMA (2002)Comment: One of the 4 packaging health warnings isalso required on advertisements.Package health warning/messageLaw: The Health Warnings (On Smoking) Regulations,1987/L.N 28 of 1987Source: TMA (2002)Comment: One of the following 4 warnings are requiredon cigarette packs: “Cigarettes can cause lung cancerand heart disease,” “Smoking during pregnancyendangers the health of mother and baby,” “If you stopsmoking you improve your health and live longer” or“The more you smoke the more you risk your health.”Label design on packagingLaw: The Tobacco (Smoking Control) Act, 1986Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Warnings must be clear and legible andprinted in contrast to the background of the package.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco (Smoking Control) Act 1986, §12(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The tar and nicotine contents must beprinted on packages.

Marshall IslandsAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Cigarette advertising cannot be aired over theradio. No bans exist for television or print advertising.Brand stretchingSource: WPRO (2000)Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesSource: WPRO (2000)Free productsSource: WPRO (2000)Single cigarette salesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in private worksitesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)Package health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Health warnings are placed on cigarettepacks voluntarily. The content of the warning isdetermined by the manufacturer.Label design on packagingSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The design of health warnings is decided bythe tobacco manufacturer. Health warnings are inEnglish, which is not spoken by the majority of people.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)

MauritaniaSmoking on domestic air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: There is no smoking on Air Afrique flightsdue to a voluntary agreement.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

MauritiusAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on television and radio isprohibited.Brand stretchingLaw: Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products)Regulations 1999, § 2(b)(ii)Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking) Regulations1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.

Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in post offices and policestations.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in classrooms, libraryand students’ workshops, within pre-primary, primary,secondary and tertiary educational institutions.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Smoking on busesLaw: Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products)Regulations 1999, § 2(d)(i)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products)Regulations 1999, § 2(d)(i)Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products)Regulations 1999, § 2(d)(i)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco Products)Regulations 1999, § 2(d)(i)Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited during the prepara-tion, serving or selling of food in public places.Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited at swimming pools,gymnasiums and any sport hall to which the public hasaccess.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements in print media must displaythe following health warning: “Warning: Smokingcauses cancer, heart disease and bronchitis.”Package health warning/messageLaw: The Public Health (Prohibition of Smoking)(Amendment) Regulations 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must carry the followinghealth warning: “Warning: Smoking causes cancer,heart disease and bronchitis.”

MexicoAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: It is prohibited to advertise in youth publica-tions or on television at times when children may bewatching. Television advertising may only occur after9:00 PM. Advertising on radio is also restricted. Avoluntary agreement has resulted in the withdrawal oftobacco advertising on magazine covers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Tobacco advertising must not feature or bedirected towards children or youth or be contained onprograms targeted at children or youth.

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Advertising in certain locationsLaw: General Health Law; Amendment to the GeneralHealth LawSource: TMA (2002), ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements are prohibited at parks,stadiums, sports centers, theaters and within 300meters from schools.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements must not suggest thatsmoking tobacco, or any particular brand of cigarettes,is necessary or conducive to personal advancement,social prestige, masculinity or femininity. They must notbe conveyed as a healthy, stimulating, sedative ornutritional activity. Models under 26 years of age mustnot be used in promotions or testimonials. Ideas orimages must not associate with places of work, thehome, educational establishments or with sports.Television advertisements may not show peoplesmoking.Sales to minorsLaw: General Law on Health 1984, amendments in 1987Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: The General Law on Health. Dated 26 December1983 (Sections 275-277 and 308-309).Source: IDHL (1986) 37 (3): 498 -502, Horacio RubioMonteverde, Comite Latinoamericano Coordinador delControl de TabaquismoComment: Sales of cigarettes are prohibited at parks,stadiums, sports centers, theaters and near schools.Vending machinesLaw: Reglamento de Control Sanitario de Productos yServicios (D.O.F. 9 de augosto de 1999)Source: Mayra Galindo de Mares, Asociacion Mexicanade Lucha Contra el CancerFree productsLaw: Reglamento de Control Sanitario de Productos yServicios (D.O.F. 9 de augosto de 1999)Source: Mayra Galindo de Mares, Asociacion Mexicanade Lucha Contra el CancerSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Mexico’s congress banned smoking in allFederal buildings in April 2000.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Decree No. 88Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in enclosed areas ofworkplaces.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Decree No. 88Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted to designated areas ineducational facilities.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Hospitals and clinics are required to havedesignated smoking areas.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Mexican Health and Transport MinistriesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on all short-haulflights less than 90 minutes.Manufacturing licensureLaw: Ley General de Salud (reforma D.O.F. 7 de mayode 1997), Art. 200 bis.Source: Mayra Galindo de Mares, Asociacion Mexicanade Lucha Contra el CancerComment:

Package health warning/messageLaw: Sanitary Code of the Mexican United States;Passage of Decree No. 713 of 1991Source: ERC (2001)Comment: It is required to display one of 3 rotationalmessages that are changed every 6 months. The warn-ings are “Stopping smoking reduces health risks,”“Smoking is a risk factor for cancer and pulmonaryemphysema,” and “Smoking during pregnancyincreases the risk of premature birth and underweightbirth.”Label design on packagingLaw: Sanitary Code of the Mexican United States;Passage of Decree No. 713 of 1991Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning must be printed inSpanish in a conspicuous position on the outer surfaceof the pack and on a contrasting background. Theserules apply to both domestic and imported cigarettes.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: General Law on HealthSource: ERC (2001)Amount of tarLaw: Reglamento de Control Sanitario de Productos yServicios (D.O.F. 9 de augosto de 1999)Source: Mayra Galindo de Mares, Asociacion Mexicanade Lucha Contra el CancerAmount of nicotineLaw: Reglamento de Control Sanitario de Productos yServicios (D.O.F. 9 de augosto de 1999)Source: Mayra Galindo de Mares, Asociacion Mexicanade Lucha Contra el CancerNational tobacco control committeeLaw: Coordination Agreement of 10 November 1986between the Federal Executive and the Executive of theState of Tabasco, for the purpose of supporting theSmoking Control Program (dated 10 November 1986)Source: IDHL (1987) 38 (4): 787-788Comment: There is a coordination between Governmentof State of Tobacco and Secretariat for Health to 1) sup-port revisions to legislation to implement the GeneralLaw on Health for smoking, treatment and rehabilitation,2) coordinate between public, social and private sectorsto implement these provisions and 3) integrate jointcommittees of Federal, State, social and private sectors.The Coordination Agreement establishes a center forinformation dissemination, public services for thosesuffering from smoking-related diseases, smokingcontrol programs in higher education institutions,research in the field of smoking control and studies ofrisk factors and early identification of persons havingproblems related to smoking.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: The General Law on Health dated 26 December1983 (Sections 275-277 and 308-309).Source: IDHL (1986) 37 (3): 498 -502, Horacio RubioMonteverde, Comite Latinoamericano Coordinador delControl de TabaquismoComment: This law sets the objectives of the ProgramAgainst Smoking, including the education regarding theeffects of tobacco through individual methods and masscommunication and establishes coordination agree-ments between the Secretariat for Health and Welfareand the States for implementing smoking-controlprograms in higher educational institutions and forpreventing smoking by children and adolescents.

Micronesia (Federated States of)Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is determined by the state and is either 17 or18 years.Smoking in private worksitesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH Program

Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking on busesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking on trainsSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking in taxisSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking on ferriesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking on domestic air flightsSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking in restaurantsSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking in nightclubs and barsSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramSmoking in other public placesSource: Joshua C. Phillip, FSM SAMH ProgramPackage health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)

MonacoPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco AtlasBrand stretchingLaw: Law of Mongolia on the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Article 6, §5; Order of the Ministryof Health No. A/15, Annex 2. § 3Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Law of Mongolia on the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art 5 § 1.(2)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Free productsLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health No. A/15, Annex 2.§2Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7. s 1.(4); Order of the Ministryof Health No. A/15, Annex 2. §1( c)Source: NATIONSSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7. s 1.(4); Order of the Ministryof Health No. A/15, Annex 2. §1( c)Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7. s 1.(4); Order of the Ministryof Health No. A/15, Annex 2. §1( c)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7. s 1.(4); Order of the Ministryof Health No. A/15, Annex 2. §1( c)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(1)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Decree No. 33 bans smoking in any transportvehicle without air-conditioning or ventilation forpassengers and any train traveling more than fourhours.

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Smoking on ferriesLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7. s 1.(1); Decree No. 33Concerning the Implementation of the Law of MongoliaOn the Struggle Against the Dangers of Tobacco § 2Source: NATIONSComment: Decree No. 33 bans smoking in any transportvehicle without air-conditioning or ventilation forpassengers and any ship traveling more than fourhours.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Decree No. 33 bans smoking in any transportvehicle without air-conditioning or ventilation forpassengers and any airplane traveling more than fourhours.Smoking on international air flightsLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Decree No. 33 bans smoking in any transportvehicle without air-conditioning or ventilation forpassengers and any airplane traveling more than fourhours.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(5)Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Law of Mongolia On the Struggle Against theDangers of Tobacco Art. 7.§ 1.(5)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health No. A/15 on theIntensification of the Measures of the Struggle Againstthe Dangers of Tobacco, Annex 1, §2Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health No.A/15 on theIntensification of the Measures of the Struggle Againstthe Dangers of Tobacco Annex 1, §2Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health No. A/15 on theIntensification of the Measures of the Struggle Againstthe Dangers of Tobacco, Annex 1, §1Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health on theIntensification of the Measures of the Struggle Againstthe Dangers of Tobacco § 1. Annex 1Source: NATIONSComment: Levels of tar must not exceed 15 mg percigarette and 20 mg from pipe tobacco.Amount of nicotineLaw: Order of the Ministry of Health on theIntensification of the Measures of the Struggle Againstthe Dangers of Tobacco § 1. Annex 1Source: NATIONSComment: Levels of nicotine must not exceed 1.4 mgper cigarette and 1.6 mg from pipe tobacco.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Decree No. 33. § 6; Order of the Ministry of HealthNo. A/15. § 4(a-b)Source: NATIONS

MoroccoAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law No 15-91Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements are banned on television,radio and in print media.

Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law No. 15-91Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on billboards, posters, at point ofsale and in cinemas is prohibited.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 15-91Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship of social events is banned.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Law No. 15-91Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship of sporting and social events isbanned.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in government offices.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Article 3 of Law No 95-91Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Article 3 of Law No 95-91Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Article 3 of Law No 95-91Source: ERC (2001)Comment: There are a number of bans on smoking inpublic places, where a public place is defined as anyplace intended for collective use as well as publicservices, public establishments and administrativeoffices. Smoking in a public place where smoking hasbeen banned is punishable by a fine.Package health warning/messageLaw: Article 3 of Law No 15-91Source: ERC (2001)Comment: “Tobacco is dangerous to health” should beprinted on all packets of cigarettes or boxes of tobaccoproducts.Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. 15-91Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed on the back ofthe pack so that it is clearly visible.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Dahir No. 1-91-112 of 26 June 1995 promulgatingLaw No. 15-91, Chapter ISource: IDHL (2002)Comment: Every packet or box containing tobaccoproducts must display the nicotine and tar contents.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Article 10 of Law No 95-91Source: ERC (2001)Comment: According to Article 10, the Moroccangovernment shall organize prevention and educationcampaigns in collaboration with non-governmentalorganizations to inform people on the dangers ofsmoking.

MozambiquePackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

MyanmarAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Southeast Regional OfficeComment: The Ministry of Information has banned alltobacco advertisements from television and radio sincethe year 1998.Sales to minorsSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking on busesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/

Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Prohibition of Smoking at Theatres Act (1959)Source: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficePackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco AtlasIngredient/constituent information on package labelSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/National tobacco control committeeSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: The National Tobacco Control Committee wasformed in March 2002 by the highest office of the StatePeace and Development Council.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: The Tobacco Free Initiative Programme waslaunched in 2000.

NamibiaPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

NauruSales to minorsLaw: Prohibition of the Possession of Tobacco byChildren Ordinance 1924, No. 7/1924, § 2Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Secretariat Circular No. 9/1999 Re: Smoke FreeBuildingsSource: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Air Navigation Regulations 1973, § 218Source: NATIONSComment:Smoking on international air flightsLaw: Air Navigation Regulations 1973, § 218Source: NATIONS

NepalAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: There is a ban on advertising cigarettes onthe radio and commercial television. In general,government newspapers do not accept advertising.Smoking on busesSource: Mrigendra Raj Pandey, Mrigendra-SamjhanaMedical TrustSmoking on trainsSource: Mrigendra Raj Pandey, Mrigendra-SamjhanaMedical TrustSmoking in taxisSource: Mrigendra Raj Pandey, Mrigendra-SamjhanaMedical TrustSmoking on ferriesSource: Mrigendra Raj Pandey, Mrigendra-SamjhanaMedical TrustPackage health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette package must have the follow-ing health warning displayed: “Statutory Warning:Cigarette smoking is injurious to Health.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must appear on the frontsurface of the pack and be at least 3 mm in size.

NetherlandsAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV,cable TV and national radio. No restrictions apply tolocal magazines and newspapers or internationalmagazines and newspapers.

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Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, kiosks, and cinemas are not regulated.In The Hague, tobacco ads are banned on billboards.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising must not be related to sports,health or youth. The following restrictions are voluntaryas stated in the Advertising code for Tobacco Productsof May 18, 1994. Advertising may not encourage peopleto start using tobacco, portray moderate smoking asless dangerous to one’s health or promote the stimulat-ing and calming effects of tobacco use. Advertisementsfor tobacco products cannot establish or imply a linkbetween the use of tobacco products and health. Well-known persons may not give testimonials in cigaretteads unless the testimonial is related to his or herspecific field.Place of salesLaw: The Tobacco Law 1988 (Law of 10 March 1988)Source: IDHL (1989) 40 (2): 408-410, Trudy Prins,Dutch Foundation on Tobacco (STIVORO)Comment: Tobacco products may not be sold in healthcare, social welfare, sports, sociocultural and educa-tional establishments administered by the State.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Royal Decree of 28 December 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The Decree prohibits the smoking or sales ofcigarettes in halls, meeting rooms, classrooms,recreation rooms, toilets and other publicly accessiblerooms.Smoking on busesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking on buses is restricted or banned byvoluntary agreement only.Smoking on trainsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking in trains is restricted or banned byvoluntary agreement only.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Voluntary agreements by Flexair and KLMRoyal Dutch Airlines prohibits smoking on these flights.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking on international flights is restrictedor banned by voluntary agreement only.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Royal Decree of 28 December 1989Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The Decree prohibits the smoking or sales ofcigarettes in waiting rooms, elevators, halls, meetingrooms, recreation rooms, toilets and other publiclyaccessible rooms.Package health warning/messageLaw: EC directives on labeling 89/622/EEC and92/41/EECSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following general health warning is toappear on all cigarette packs sold in the Netherlands:“Seriously damages health.” An additional health warn-ing must also be rotated on all cigarette packs sold inthe Netherlands: “Smoking causes cancer,” “Smokingcauses heart and arterial diseases,” “Smoking duringpregnancy can harm the health of your child” or “Non-smokers live healthier.” An attribution statement is alsoincluded in the text.

Label design on packagingLaw: EC directives on labeling 89/622/EEC and92/41/EECSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The general health warning is to be displayedon the front of the pack, occupying at least 4% of thatsurface area. The rotating warnings are placed on theback of the pack and also must occupy at least 4% ofthat surface area. The health warnings must be printedin a manner such that it is clear and legible. The warn-ings must be in bold lettering on a contrasting back-ground color. All warnings must be written in Dutch.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Dutch Foundation on Smoking andHealth started making radio and television campaignsagainst smoking in 1995. In addition, the Foundationhas promoted smoke-free school materials and hasparticipated in a program with physicians to encourageand support non-smoking interventions.

New ZealandAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, No.108,§22.(4)Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements are banned in all media typesexcept in tobacco manufacturers’ publications.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §23; Smoke-Free Environments Regulations §34 and §35Source: NATIONS; TMA (2002)Comment: Billboard and poster advertisements areprohibited. Retailers may advertise that tobacco salesare available inside their place of business, but anynotices posted on the exterior of such points of salemust conform to specific standards set in the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act, 1997.Advertisement content or designLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §23 and §29;Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999, §34 and§35.(1)Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002).Comment: All advertisement is banned for tobaccoproducts. Retailers may advertise that tobacco sales areavailable inside their place of business. Any noticesposted on the exterior of such points of sale must con-form to specific standards set in the Smoke-freeEnvironments Amendment Act, 1997.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1991, AmendmentSource: TMA (2002)Comment: This amendment repeals the prohibition ofsponsorship and allows the tobacco industry to adver-tise and sponsor clearly-specified sporting events. Theamended changes allow the Health Minister to permittobacco sponsorships for multinational sporting eventsthat take place in New Zealand and another country,which include at least 3 participating countries.Brand stretchingLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, No. 108,§24(4); §24(5)(a)Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990; 1997Source: NATIONS; TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years. Retailers must post a sign statingthat it is illegal to sell tobacco products to personsunder 18 years of age.Vending machinesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §30.(4)(a)Source: NATIONSComment: Vending machines are restricted to placeswhere access to minors is lawfully prohibited.

Free productsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §28.(1)Source: NATIONSSingle cigarette salesSource: NATIONSMisleading information on packagingSource: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, § 5(6)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is restricted to designated areasonly. It is banned in public-access areas.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, § 5(6)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is restricted to designated areasonly. It is banned in public-access areas.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, § 5(6)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in health care facilities,including hospitals.Smoking on busesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §9.(1 and 2)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §10Source: NATIONSComment: Trains have designated smoking cars.Smoking in taxisLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §9.(3)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §10Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §8Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted to designated areas. Atleast half the total seating must be designated as non-smoking.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002).Comment: Designated smoking areas are required inbars where seating is set aside for consuming meals. Atleast 1/3 of the area must be designated as non-smoking unless the establishment is only one room. Ifthe establishment is only one room, smoking is permit-ted provided continuous ventilation with the outside ismaintained.Smoking in other public placesLaw: 1990 Smoke-Free Environments Act and its 1997amendmentSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Twenty-five percent of casino gaming areasmust be smoke free. The City of Waitemata bannedindoor smoking in public places.

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Package health warning/messageLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §32.(1);Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999, §6.(1),§14-§18, §26-§27, §30, Schedules 1-4Source: NATIONSComment: There are 6 warning messages with corre-sponding explanatory messages that must be displayedin rotation on retail packages of tobacco products(cigarettes and cigars) during the calendar year, suchthat the same number of each warning appears on anyone product during a single year.Label design on packagingLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning and explanatory text must beprinted in black on a white background within a blackborder that is no wider than an upper-case letter “i.” Thewarning and explanatory message must be clear andlegible. The location is determined by the type ofpackaging.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §32.(1);Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999, §6.(1),§19-§25Source: NATIONSComment: The levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monox-ide must be labeled in milligrams on tobacco productpackages. This information is followed by a descriptionof tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide, including theireffects on the body.Product constituents as public informationLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, §35Source: NATIONSConstituent disclosure by brandLaw: Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, No, 108,§35(1); Smoke-Free Environments Regulations 1999,Sec. 36 and Schedules 5 and 6Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Health Sponsorship Council funds manyhealth promotion and education activities.

NicaraguaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is prohibited in local newspapersand magazines. Restrictions apply to advertisements onnational TV and radio.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is prohibited in cinemas.Restrictions apply to advertisements on billboards andat point of sale.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Ley de protección de los derechos humanos se losno fumadores, Ley 224 de 18 oct 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ley de protección de los derechos humanos se losno fumadores, Ley 224 de 18 oct 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Ley de protección de los derechos humanos se losno fumadores, Ley 224 de 18 oct 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasSmoking in restaurantsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned from all indoor locationsand any public place where there are 4 or more peoplepresent.Smoking in nightclubs and barsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned from all indoor locationsand any public place where there are 4 or more peoplepresent.

Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned from all indoor locationsand any public place where there are 4 or more peoplepresent.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law for the Protection of Rights of Non-smokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following health warning must bedisplayed: “Warning: Smoking is harmful to health.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law for the Protection of Rights of Non-smokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must consume at least 25% ofthe surface area on which it is printed. The warningmust be printed in a clear and legible manner. The textmust be in Spanish.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Health’s Chronic DiseaseDepartment is responsible for preventing tobacco-related illness.

NigerSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Arrete n 20 0035/MCT/DCI/DCP du 12 juillet 1984Source: TMA (2002)Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Arrete n 20 0035/MCT/DCI/DCP du 12 juillet 1984Source: TMA (2002)Brand stretchingLaw: Arrete n 20 0035/MCT/DCI/DCP du 12 juillet 1984Source: TMA (2002)Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Arrete No. 042, Art. 2Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco control issues are addressed byNiger’s National Program on Health Information andEducation.

NigeriaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: It is prohibited to advertise cigarettes innewspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Based on the “Guidelines on the Advertisingof Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco,” it is prohibited toadvertise tobacco products prior to 9:00 PM via televi-sion and 6:00 PM via radio, as well as during religiousor children’s programming. Cinema advertisements fortobacco products are not permitted when the majorityof the audience is made up of children. Furthermore,billboard advertisements for tobacco products are notpermitted near schools. It is not known if theseGuidelines are national legislation.Advertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: A government decree bans cigaretteadvertisements on posters.Place of salesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Selling tobacco products is prohibited ingovernment buildings.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONS

Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 1 andSchedule 1Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Okada Air prohibits smoking on flights.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 20 of 1990Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public buildings,except on lawns, in corridors or alone in offices.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 2Source: NATIONSComment: Health warnings are required on radio,television, cinema, billboard, magazine and handbilladvertisements.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The packages of all tobacco products mustshow two warnings: “The Federal Ministry of Healthwarns that tobacco smoking is dangerous to health”and “Smokers are liable to die young.”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 3(1);Code of Advertising Practice § 4(1)Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree 1990 § 3(2)Source: NATIONSComment: The levels of tar and nicotine must be printedon tobacco product packages.

NiueAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Advertising to certain audiencesSource: WPRO (2000)Advertising in certain locationsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Outdoor advertising is not permitted.Advertisement content or designSource: WPRO (2000)Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WPRO (2000).Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: WPRO (2000).Brand stretchingSource: WPRO (2000)Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)

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Single cigarette salesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Package health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)Label design on packagingSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The health warning, written in English,should cover 5% of the front of the cigarette pack.Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)

NorwayAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV,national radio and in local magazines and newspapers.Restrictions apply to advertisements on cable TV and ininternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls, at points of sales and kiosks and incinemas.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Amendment, 5 June 1975Source: TMA (2002)Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Sales by minorsLaw: Act Relating to the Prevention of the HarmfulEffects of Tobacco, Act No. 14, §5Source: NATIONSComment: Minors may sell tobacco only if superviseddaily by a person over the age of 18.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Regulations on the Labeling of Tobacco Productsand on the Tar and Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes §10; ActRelating to the Prevention of the Harmful Effects ofTobacco, Act No. 14, §3Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette smoking is prohibited in all publiclyaccessible areas, meeting rooms, workplaces andinstitutions where at least 2 people are assembled.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette smoking is prohibited in all publiclyaccessible areas, meeting rooms, workplaces andinstitutions where at least 2 people are assembled.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in all indoor and outdoorschool grounds, including both playground facilities andteacher/staff rooms.

Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette smoking is prohibited in all publiclyaccessible areas, meeting rooms, workplaces and insti-tutions where at least 2 people are assembled. “Livingrooms” are exempt; however the institution is alsoobligated to establish “smoke-free rooms” for non-smokers. In health care facilities specifically, if there aremultiple “living rooms” serving an identical purpose,then smoking is restricted to one-half or fewer rooms. Ifsmoke can “seep into the non-smoking zones” from adesignated smoking room, then smoking is no longerpermitted in that room.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking on international flights is restrictedor banned by voluntary agreement only.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002), http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/10/1049567788467.htmlComment: Cafes or bars where food and/or beverageservice is the primary activity must provide restrictedeating areas for smokers. The smoking area must bearranged such that non-smokers do not need to passthrough any part of the smoking-zone while beingseated. Effective in spring 2004, smoking will beprohibited completely.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002), http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/10/1049567788467.htmlComment: Effective spring 2004, smoking will beprohibited completely.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Act of 2 February 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: There is a smoking ban in theaters andcinema.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Complete ban on tobacco advertising.Age verification for salesLaw: Act Relating to the Prevention of the HarmfulEffects of Tobacco, Act No. 14, §5Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Regulations No.830 of 25 March 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must have 2 warninglabels: a general warning on the front of the pack and arotating warning on the back of the pack. The text of thegeneral warning must read: “Very harmful to health.”There are 12 rotating warnings, which must be rotatedequally over time, geographic region and specificbrands. Both warnings must end with the words: “TheNorwegian Board of Health” or “The Directorate ofHealth. “Cigar, cigarillo, pipe tobacco and smokelesstobacco packages must also carry the general healthwarning in addition to one of 5 rotating warnings,following the same guidelines as above. In particular,smokeless tobacco must carry the warning:“Carcinogenic.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must not be removable. It mustbe printed clearly against a single color background,framed by a continuous line. The general warning mustoccupy at least 4% of the front of the pack while therotating warning must occupy 4% of the back of thepack. The placement must be such that the warningsare not destroyed if the pack is opened in the normalway. All text must be written in Norwegian.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law copy 01 Jan 94Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Packages must list tar, nicotine and carbonmonoxide levels in Norwegian, in yields (milligrams) percigarette.Amount of tarLaw: Law copy 01 Jan 94Source: TMA (2002)Comment: By 01 January 1996 the maximum level oftar allowed per cigarette was 15 mg. As of 01 January2000, the maximum permissible level was reduced to12 mg.Product constituents as confidential informationLaw: Act Relating to the Prevention of the HarmfulEffects of Tobacco, Act No. 14, §7Source: NATIONSComment: Manufacturers and dealers must furnish theMinistry with information required by the NationalCouncil on Tobacco and Health to fulfill its functions inaccordance with the Act.

OmanAdvertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Billboard advertising is prohibited.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Smoking on busesSource: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EMRO Conference on Tobacco, July 1999Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Minister decision, 17 January 1995Source: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Minister decision, 17 January 1995Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in coffee shops andbeauty salons.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette advertisements must bear themessage: “Health Warning: Smoking is a main cause oflung cancer and of heart and arteries disease,” whichmust account for at least 10% of the advertisement.Package health warning/messageLaw: Resolution 24 of the Health Ministers of the ArabGulf States, January 1980Source: Roemer, R. (1993)Comment: The text “Health Warning: Smoking is a lead-ing cause of lung cancer and of pulmonary and cardio-vascular diseases” is required on cigarette packets.Amount of tarSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.Amount of nicotineSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.8 mg.

PakistanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Television and printed media advertisementsare permitted with restrictions, notably with clearing ofall television advertisements by the Television CensorBoard and the Federal Censor Board. Television isprohibited from showing cigarette advertisementsduring prime time viewing, with advertising prohibitedbefore 10:00 PM.

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Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco product advertisement on televisionis restricted to “adult viewing hours.”Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Prohibition of smoking and protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002Source: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: All advertisements, in any location, mustreceive clearance from a committee that the FederalGovernment may constitute. Advertisements not inaccordance with guidelines that the committee mayprescribe are prohibited.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001); TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements must not exaggerate thepleasures of smoking. Females may not be shownsmoking and must wear appropriate attire. All modelsused in the advertisements must be over 25 years ofage.Sales to minorsLaw: Prohibition of smoking and protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002Source: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: Cigarettes and other smoking substancesmay not be sold to persons below the age of 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Prohibition of smoking and protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance, 2002Source: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: The sale or distribution of cigarettes or othersmoking substances in the immediate vicinity of educa-tional institutions is prohibited.Free productsSource: Muhammad Waheed Akhter, Tobacco ControlLegal Forum of PakistanSmoking in private worksitesSource: USDAComment: Smoking is banned in offices.Smoking in other public placesSource: EMROComment: Smoking is banned in enclosed public places.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Cigarettes (Printing of Warning) (Amendment)Ordinance, 2002Source: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: On all types of advertisements on any media,a health warning prescribed by the Ministry of Healthmust be printed legibly and prominently, both in Englishand Urdu.Package health warning/messageLaw: Cigarettes (Printing of Warning) Ordinance 1979Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The words “WARNING: smoking is injuriousto health” must be printed on all tobacco packs.Label design on packagingLaw: Cigarettes (Printing of Warning) Ordinance 1982Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed in both Englishand Urdu on the front and back of each package in boldred lettering on a white background. The letters must beclear and legible, and no less than 3 mm in height.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The presence of additives and pesticidesmust be indicated.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WTF (2001)Comment: The government has launched an anti-smoking campaign on the radio and television in anattempt to discourage smoking.

PalauSales to minorsLaw: RPPL 4-25 §4(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 19 years.Vending machinesLaw: RPPL 4-25 §4(3) ; Regulations Governing Sale ofTobacco Products §4(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: RPPL 3-62 §2Source: NATIONSAge verification for salesLaw: RPPL 4-25 §4(1)Source: NATIONSLitigation enabling provisionsLaw: RPPL 5-22Source: NATIONS

PanamaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is restricted on national televisionand radio and in local and international newspapers andmagazines.Vending machinesLaw: Ejecutivo No 86, 27 de mayo 1999Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasAdvertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements cannot be targeted atminors.Advertising in certain locationsSource: Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertising is banned in cinemas.Restrictions apply to advertisements on billboards, atthe point of sale and in rented videos.Advertisement content or designLaw: Executive Decree No. 299 of 29 April 1992 regulat-ing the advertising and promotion of cigarettes, tobaccoproducts, and alcoholic beveragesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements on television are prohibitedfrom using models under the age of 21. Models are notallowed to be shown smoking or holding a cigarette intheir mouth. Televised advertisements must not encour-age the use and consumption of tobacco products.Sales to minorsLaw: Law No. 30 of 26 December 1990 amendingSections 1 and 4 and repealing Section 3 of Law No. 36of 25 November 1952Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Resolution by the Ministry of Health, 1991Source: PAHO (1992)Smoking on busesLaw: Decree of 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), WHO/TOH/CLH/90.1Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking inside public buildings isprohibited, including theaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 299, 29 de abril 1992Source: WHO Regional Office for the Americas

Package health warning/messageLaw: Cabinet Decree No. 56 of 17 March 1970prescribing measures against cigarettesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All cigarettes produced in Panama arerequired to print the following health warning on everypackage or pack of cigarettes: “Attention: Smoking isharmful to your health.”Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3, PAHO (1992)Comment: The Ministry of Education, Caja del SeguroSocial, Ministry of Health and media are to participate ineducational campaigns against tobacco.

Papua New GuineaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: It is prohibited to advertise on television orradio and through advertisements of other goods orservices.Advertisement content or designLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Print, billboard and poster advertisements fortobacco products are limited in content to brand orcorporate name without the use of slogans, images ofany kind, the words “cigarettes” or “tobacco” or anydescription relating to the use of tobacco products.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WPRO (2000)Sales to minorsLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco orimitation tobacco products is 18 years.Vending machinesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking on school premises.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Restrictions in hospitals are made on avoluntary basis.Smoking on busesLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking on public transportation.Smoking on trainsLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking on public transportation.Smoking in taxisLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking on public transportation.

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Smoking on ferriesLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking on public transportation.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: The Minister of Health has the authority tolimit or ban smoking in public places.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act1987/Act. 30 of 1987Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All print and poster cigarette advertisementsare required to print the following warning: “GOVERN-MENT WARNING: SMOKING IS DANGEROUS TOHEALTH.” The size of the warning shall not be less than1/5 of the largest print used in the advertisement.Package health warning/messageLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act1987/Act. 30 of 1987Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All cigarette packs require the followingwarning: “GOVERNMENT WARNING: SMOKING ISDANGEROUS TO HEALTH.”Label design on packagingLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act1987/Act. 30 of 1987Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed in uppercaseletters in 9 point bold.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Amount of tarLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Amount of nicotineLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: The Tobacco Products (Health Control) Act 1987Source: IDHL (1988) 39 (4): 863-865, AJPH May 1990,Vol. 80, No. 5, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WPRO (2000)

ParaguayAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law No. 1.333 On The Advertising And PromotionOf Tobacco And Alcoholic BeveragesSource: NATIONSComment: Advertisements may not be aired on broad-cast or cable television, during local programs, from6:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Advertisements cannot be airedon AM or FM radio from 6:00 AM until 1:00 PM, withthe exception of political, economic and social programsand noon news broadcasts addressed to adult audi-ences. Printed advertisements are restricted by size.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law No. 1.333 On The Advertising And PromotionOf Tobacco And Alcoholic BeveragesSource: NATIONSComment: Advertisements in movie theaters are permit-ted only while showing movies aimed at persons over18 years of age. Likewise, advertising by mail, telephoneor other non-traditional means must be aimed only atpersons over 18 years of age.

Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law No. 1.333 On The Advertising And PromotionOf Tobacco And Alcoholic BeveragesSource: NATIONS, WHO Regional Office for theAmericasComment: Advertisements of any form are prohibitedwithin or up to a 150 meter radius of educational insti-tutions, health care facilities and government facilities.Additional restrictions apply to billboard, point of sale,cinema and rented video advertisements.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law No. 836/80 of 15 December 1980 promulgat-ing the Health Code (Sections 202-203)Source: IDHL (1981) 32(4): 634Comment: Tobacco ads may refer only to the qualityand origin of the tobacco and must not encourage itsconsumption. The use of figures or characters repre-senting children or adolescents is prohibited, as is theassociation of tobacco with sports, work, study orhome.Free productsLaw: Law No. 1.333 On The Advertising And PromotionOf Tobacco And Alcoholic BeveragesSource: NATIONSComment: Free samples may be given to potentialconsumers over the age of 18 years old, and may onlybe given out by individuals over 18 years old.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on busesLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on trainsLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in taxisLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on ferriesLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Ley No. 825 De Protección de No Fumadores, 11de enero 1996Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.

Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Law No. 825 On The Protection Of Non-SmokersSource: NATIONSComment: Separate areas are designated for non-smokers.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Law No. 825 On The Protection Of Non-SmokersSource: NATIONSComment: Separate areas are designated for non-smokers.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 825 On The Protection Of Non-SmokersSource: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited, except in areasspecifically equipped for this purpose.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Law No. 1.333 On The Advertising And PromotionOf Tobacco And Alcoholic BeveragesSource: NATIONSComment: Advertisements must include the followingwarning: “The Ministry of Public Health and SocialWelfare Warns: SMOKING CAUSES CANCER ANDRESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.” The size of the warningmust not be less than 10% of the entire space, andmust be readily legible and in contrasting form. Inaddition, television advertisements must display thewarnings in Article 8 (a and b) for at least 3 seconds.

PeruAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Advertisements on national TV and radio arerestricted.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not be presented intimes or places most likely to be accessible to children.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Billboard advertisements are restricted.Sales to minorsLaw: Law No.26957 of 29 May 1998Source: IDHL (2002)Place of salesLaw: Republic of Peru Hygiene Regulation, 1987Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: Cigarette sales are prohibited on schoolpremises.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in busesLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on trainsLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.

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Smoking in taxisLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in ferriesLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking on international air flightsSource:http://www.ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/safety/smoke2.htmlComment: By voluntary agreement, there is no smokingon some service to Ecuador on Aeroperu airlines.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Ley No. 25357 de 12 de noviembre 1991Source: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking areas are allowed.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law No. 25357 of 12 November 1991 prohibitingsmoking in enclosed premises for public use, includingpremises inside public and private establishments andpublic transport vehiclesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed publicplaces and all public areas within private premises.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All cigarette advertisements must carry thefollowing warning: “Fumar puede ser danino para lasalud (Smoking may be dangerous to health).”Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. 25357 of 12 November 1991 prohibitingsmoking in enclosed premises for public use, includingpremises inside public and private establishments andpublic transport vehiclesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must display thefollowing warning: “Fumar es danino para la salud. Estaprohibido fumar en lugares publicos segun la segun laley No... (Smoking is harmful to health. Smoking isprohibited in public places according to Law No...).”Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. 25357 of 12 November 1991 prohibitingsmoking in enclosed premises for public use, includingpremises inside public and private establishments andpublic transport vehiclesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be placed where it is mostvisible and must be printed in clearly legible characters.The warning must occupy at least 20% of the totalsurface area of the pack.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law No. 25357, amendment to Sec. 7Source: IDHL (2002)Comment: The amount of tar and nicotine must beindicated on packets, packaging and wrappings.

PhilippinesAdvertising to certain audiencesLaw: Code of Ethics, Rules and Regulations forAdvertising and PromotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements cannot be directed at peopleunder 16 years of age.

Advertisement content or designLaw: Consumer Protection Act (#7394)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not show the act ofsmoking or inhaling, may not exaggerate smoking orencourage persons to smoke by suggesting an associa-tion between smoking and health, relaxation, socialacceptance, manliness, sexual success or businesssuccess. Entertainers under 21 or who appeal to theyoung may not appear in advertisements.Free productsLaw: Consumer Protection Act (#7394)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco distribution may not occur inschools.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in government buildings is permit-ted in designated smoking areas only.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in schools is permitted indesignated smoking areas only.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in health care facilities is permittedin designated smoking areas only.Smoking on busesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on all public utilitybuses.Smoking on trainsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on all public utilitytrains.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: S. No. 382, S. No. 375Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in restaurants. Ownersmust display signs stating that smoking is prohibited.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in public places,except those with designated smoking areas.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Administrative Order 10S, Sec. 6Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette ads must contain the same warningstatement indicated on package labels.Package health warning/messageLaw: Rules and Regulations On Labeling AndAdvertisement Of CigarettesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Every pack of cigarettes or cigars mustdisplay the following health warning: “SECRETARY OFHEALTH WARNING: CIGARETTE SMOKING IS DANGER-OUS TO HEALTH.”Label design on packagingLaw: Rules and Regulations On Labeling AndAdvertisement Of CigarettesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be located on the lowerportion of the front and back principle display panels.The warning must occupy a space not less than 25% ofthe area. The print shall be in black in type-size letter ofbold Helvetica, not less than 3 mm and shall beenclosed by an outlined box of the same black color ona rectangular white background.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Philippine Department of Health heads apublicity campaign to discourage the initiation oftobacco use.

PolandAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: National TV, cable TV, national radio, localmagazines and newspapers and international magazinesand newspaper advertising is banned.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls and in cinemas. Restrictions apply topoints of sale and kiosk advertisements.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Protection of Public Health Against the Effects ofTobacco Use, with corrections passed September 10,1999 to the Law on the Protection of Public Healthagainst the Effects of Tobacco UseSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited inhealth care institutions, schools or other educationalfacilities and in sports and recreational grounds.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Designated smoking areas are required bylaw in financial institutions, public meeting places,museums, libraries and sport and leisure facilities.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is permitted at point of sale only.It is unknown if health warnings are required on theseadvertisements.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Domestically produced cigarette packagesmust display one of 4 health warnings: “Attention! Thedeleterious effects of smoking to health have beenscientifically proven,” “Attention! The link betweensmoking and lung disease has been scientificallyproven,” “Attention! Scientific studies prove thatsmoking is harmful to health” and “Smoking or health-The choice is yours.” All statements must be followedby “Minister of Health and Social Welfare.”Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The health message must occupy 30% ofeach of the largest sides of a single cigarette pack.Other regulations apply to the placing of the message,color, contrast, font size, area to cover, content, numberof messages and language.

PortugalAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Decree-Law No. 226/83 of 27 May 1983Source: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements are banned on national TV,cable TV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers. No restrictions apply to advertising ininternational magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboard, outdoor wall and cinema advertis-ing is banned. Partial restrictions apply to point of salesand kiosk advertisements.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Decree-Law 226/83 of 27 May 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Exceptions were made to allow sponsorshipof motor vehicles in organized events (as part of aEuropean or world championship) until 1996.

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Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Decree-Law No. 226/83 of 27 May 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: There is a ban on smoking in governmentoffices.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Decree-Law No. 226/83 of 27 May 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Workplaces are required to have no smokingareas.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By law, smoking is restricted in all publictransportation vehicles. An industry source cites thebanning of tobacco use on TAP’s domestic flights ofless than two hours.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Decree-Law No. 226/83 of 27 May 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in arenas and sportsfacilities, as well as in theaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Decree-Law No. 253 of 4 August 1990Source: IDHL (1994) 45 (3): 330Comment: Advertising is allowed only at points of sale.Package health warning/messageLaw: Portaria 821/91, implementing the EC directives onlabeling and ‘tar’Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must bear one of 4 rotatingwarnings in addition to the label “SERIOUSLY DAMAG-ING TO YOUR HEALTH.” The rotating warnings are:“SMOKING CAUSES FATAL DISEASES,” “SMOKING CANKILL,” “PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN: DON’T MAKETHEM BREATHE YOUR SMOKE” and “SMOKERS DIEYOUNGER.”Label design on packagingLaw: Portaria 821/91, implementing the EC directives onlabeling and ‘tar’Source: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: The health warning must occupy 4% of thelabel for cigarettes and rolling tobacco and 1% for othertypes of tobacco products. It must be printed inPortuguese and placed on a non-detachable backportion of the pack.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: There is a National Council for SmokingPrevention that carries out anti-smoking efforts incommunities, including school and health care centers.

QatarSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Brand stretchingSource: USDAComment: It is prohibited to import promotionalmaterial carrying the brand name of tobacco products.Sales to minorsLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Location of salesLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: Tobacco products may not be sold within500 meters from any school or other educational ortraining institution.Smoking in other public placesSource: EMROComment: Smoking is prohibited in enclosed places.

Package health warning/messageLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: The following warning is required on allpacks of cigarettes, tobacco or its derivatives: “Smokingis a main cause of cancer, lung, heart and cardiovascu-lar diseases.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: The health warning must be entitled“HEALTH WARNING” and must be printed on both sidesof the pack. The size of the font must not be less thanone quarter of the size of the trade mark title on thecigarette pack or tobacco product. The color of the fontmust be in the same color as the trade mark title.Amount of tarLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 10mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Law No. (20) of the Year 2002 in the Control ofTobacco and its DerivativesSource: WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional OfficeComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.6 mg.

Republic of KoreaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: The Tobacco Business ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is banned on television, radioand in newspapers. Magazine advertising is restricted to120 insertions per brand name per year.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Tobacco Business ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not appear in magazinesaimed at young people. By voluntary code, advertise-ments shall not be directed at women or youth.Advertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary code, advertising does notappear on posters or in cinema.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary code, no more than half of thepersons seen in an advertisement shall be shownsmoking. Advertisements shall not depict anyonesmoking who is participating in events requiringphysical stamina. In addition, persons under 25 yearscannot be used in advertisements and women cannot beshown smoking.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary code, sponsored events mustnot be directed at women or youth.Sales to minorsLaw: Law No. 4914 § 9Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 19 years.Vending machinesLaw: National Health Improvement LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Vending machines are restricted retail stores,smoking areas of public facilities and places whereindividuals under 19 years are prohibited.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Law No. 4914 § 9Source: NATIONS

Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: National Health Improvement LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on busesLaw: National Health Improvement LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking on trainsLaw: National Health Improvement LawSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Designated smoking areas are required inpublic places.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Law No. 4914 § 8Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: National Health Improvement LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: In addition to a warning that is unspecified,one of the following messages, preceded by “Warning,”must appear on all cigarette packs sold: “Stoppingsmoking can lead to a healthy and long life,” “Yoursmoking endangers the health of others,” “Smokingharms the health of your loved children” or “Smokingcauses paralysis and heart disease.”National tobacco control committeeLaw: Law No. 4914 § 8Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Health Minister conducts an average of 4anti-smoking campaigns a year.

Republic of MoldovaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV andradio. Partial restrictions apply to local magazines andnewspapers. Advertisements on cable TV and in interna-tional magazines and newspapers are not regulated.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cinemas are not permitted to screen tobaccoadvertisements during presentations specificallytargeted at minors.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, kiosks and cinemas are not regulated.Advertisement content or designSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The content of any advertisement must notseek to encourage the commencement of smoking orcreate an impression that smoking is important for theimprovement of either the physical or psychologicalcondition. Images or texts that can appeal to minors arenot permitted and individuals with an associationamong minors are also not permitted to be used.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Republic of Moldova Advertisement LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Direct advertisements must carry a healthwarning stating that smoking is harmful. No less than 3seconds of television advertising must be devoted tothis warning, or for other media no less than 3%.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The color, contrast, font size, and languageof health messages are regulated. The placement, areaof coverage, content and number of messages are notregulated.

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RomaniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. Restrictions apply to advertise-ments in local magazines and newspapers.Advertisements in international newspapers andmagazines are not regulated.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law # 148/2000, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising publicity addressed to orcontaining minors is prohibited.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Restrictions apply to billboard, outdoor wallsand cinema advertisements. No restrictions apply atpoints of sale or kiosks.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law # 148/2000, Art. 13Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements may not suggest thattobacco products possess healing properties or solvepersonal problems. Abstinence cannot be portrayed as abad thing.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: GEO # 55/1999 Art.2, Sec. 2Source: NATIONSComment: Retail sale of tobacco products is banned.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking bans or restrictions are enforced byvoluntary agreement only.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking bans or restrictions are enforced byvoluntary agreement only.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is restricted in public libraries,museums, art galleries, conference and seminar rooms.Smoking is prohibited in cinemas and theaters.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The health warning must occupy at least 4%of the printed surfaces for cigarettes and at least 1% forother tobacco products. Other regulations apply to theplacing of the message, color, contrast, font size, areato cover, content, number of messages and language.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Consumer Protection Act, 21 August 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco product packs must listingredients and additives.

Russian FederationAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV andcable TV, and restricted on national radio and in localmagazines and newspapers. No restrictions apply tointernational magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Federal Law on AdvertisingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco advertising cannot be published inpress where the readers are primarily under 18 years ofage. This includes comic books and school literature.

Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: No restrictions apply to advertising onbillboards, outdoor walls, at points of sales or kiosks.Advertisements in cinemas are restricted to after 7:00PM and may never be shown before, during or afterfilms clearly intended for persons under 18 years.Advertisement content or designLaw: Code of Tobacco Advertising Conduct for theRussian FederationSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco advertisements cannot use modelswho clearly appear to be under the age of 25. Nocelebrities who are popular among persons less than 18years of age may appear in tobacco advertisements.Advertisements may not exaggerate the attractions ofsmoking, and abstinence from smoking may not appearnegatively. If a group of persons is shown smoking inan advertisement, at least 50% of the group mustrefrain from smoking.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Federal Draft-Law. “On Restrictions on Smoking”Source: http://www.depart.drugreg.ru/tacis/indexe.htmlComment: Tobacco cannot be sold in health care institu-tions, educational facilities, physical culture and sportsfacilities, or within 100 meters from these institutions.This law came into force 01 January 1999.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in Red Square, cinemasand retail stores.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Code of Tobacco Advertising Conduct for theRussian FederationSource: TMA (2002)Comment: A warning must be displayed on advertise-ments of tobacco products, and must occupy 5% of theadvertising space. The warning is the same as found oncigarette packs.Age verification for salesLaw: Federal Draft-Law. “On Restrictions on Smoking”Source: http://www.depart.drugreg.ru/tacis/indexe.htmlComment: This law came into force 01 January 1999.Package health warning/messageLaw: Code of Tobacco Advertising Conduct for theRussian FederationSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following warning must appear on allcigarette packs: “Ministry of Health warns: Smoking isdangerous to your health.”Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The health warning must occupy 4% of thelabel. Other regulations apply to the placing of themessage, color, contrast, font size, area to cover,content, number of messages and language.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Federal Draft-Law. “On Restrictions on Smoking”Source: http://www.depart.drugreg.ru/tacis/indexe.htmlComment: Every pack of cigarettes or tobacco muststate the amount of tar and nicotine content in theproduct. This law came into force 01 January 1999.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Anti-tobacco programs are organized by theMinistry of Health of the Russian Federation with theassistance of a member of the Coordinating Council onDisease Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles.

Saint Kitts and NevisPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Saint LuciaSales to minorsSource: Veta Brown, PAHOSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: Veta Brown, PAHOSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: Veta Brown, PAHOSmoking in health care facilitiesSource: Veta Brown, PAHOManufacturing licensureSource: Veta Brown, PAHOPackage health warning/messageSource: Veta Brown, PAHO

Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

SamoaSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: Harley Stanton through WHO/WPROSmoking in health care facilitiesSource: Harley Stanton through WHO/WPROSmoking on domestic air flightsSource: Harley Stanton through WHO/WPROComment: Smoking is prohibited on Polynesian Airlinesby administrative policy.Smoking on international air flightsSource: Harley Stanton through WHO/WPROComment: Smoking is prohibited on Polynesian Airlinesby administrative policy.Package health warning/messageSource: Harley Stanton through WHO/WPRO

San MarinoPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Saudi ArabiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002), ERC (2001)Comment: All tobacco advertising is banned. In addi-tion, the distribution and sale of foreign publicationsand newspapers containing tobacco advertising isprohibited.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The ban on foreign publications carryingtobacco advertising covers magazines and newspaperstargeted at young people and women.Advertising in certain locationsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All advertising is banned. Merchants may notdisplay promotional material.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All tobacco advertising is banned as is anyother form of enticement that encourages people tosmoke.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting events is banned.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Tobacco Laws/Product StandardsSource: TMA (2002)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Circular of 18 October 1983 prohibiting smoking inministerial offices, government agencies, and publicinstitutionsSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (1): 49, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3,ERC

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Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Circular of 18 October 1983 prohibiting smoking inministerial offices, government agencies, and publicinstitutionsSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (1): 49, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3,ERCSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Circular of 18 October 1983 prohibiting smoking inministerial offices, government agencies, and publicinstitutionsSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (1): 49, WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3,ERCPackage health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning must read “HealthWarning: Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer,lung diseases and of heart and arteries diseases.”Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning must be printed on thefront of all cigarette packs in both English and Arabic.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 10mg.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed0.6 mg.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Cigarette levels of carbon monoxide must notexceed 0.6 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Documentaries on smoking and healthappear on television but the promoter of theseprograms is unknown.

SenegalAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 2Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising is banned on television.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Decree No. 85-1375 Imposing Conditions onPropaganda or Advertising, Article 3Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising at gatherings of young persons isforbidden.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Decree No. 85-1375 Imposing Conditions onPropaganda or Advertising, Article 3Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Posters and articles of advertising may onlybe placed in localities officially approved by the admin-istrative authority and assigned, at the request of theauthority, to approved advertising agencies.Advertisement content or designLaw: Decree No. 85-1375 Imposing Conditions onPropaganda or Advertising, Article 1Source: NATIONSComment: The voice or image of a person under the ageof 21 must not be used in tobacco advertisements.Brand stretchingLaw: Law No. 81-58, Carrying a Ban on AdvertisingPromoting Tobacco and its Use in Certain Public Places,Article 4Source: NATIONS

Free productsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 5Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking on busesLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking on trainsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking in taxisLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking on ferriesLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking on international air flightsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.

Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Law No. 85-23 amending Law No. 81-58, Carryinga Ban on Advertising Promoting Tobacco and its Use inCertain Public Places, Article 13Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is forbidden in those public placesdesignated by the authorities vested with administrativepolice powers.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must display the followingwarning: “Abuse dangereux pour votre sante.”Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Ministerial Decree No. 8236 MSP-DPH, Article 1;Law No. 81-58 Carrying a Ban on AdvertisingPromoting Tobacco and its Use in Certain Public Places,Article 8Source: NATIONSComment: The average content of nicotine and tar mustbe included on the package label.

Serbia and MontenegroAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements are banned on national TV,national radio and in local magazines and newspapers.No information is available for advertising on cable TVor in international magazines and newspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboard, outdoor wall and cinemaadvertising is prohibited. No information is available foradvertisements at points of sale and kiosks.Free productsSource: TMA (1999)Comment: Tobacco product sampling is restricted topoint of sale only. The free distribution of sample packsis prohibited.

SeychellesPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Sierra LeonePackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

SingaporeAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: The Prohibition on Advertisements Relating toSmoking Act, 1970Source: TMA (2002)Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Prohibition on Advertisements Relating toSmoking Act, 1970Source: TMA (2002)Advertising in certain locationsLaw: The Prohibition on Advertisements Relating toSmoking Act, 1970Source: TMA (2002)Advertisement content or designLaw: The Prohibition on Advertisements Relating toSmoking Act, 1970Source: TMA (2002)Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §3(2)(a)Source: NATIONSBrand stretchingLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §3(2)(b), §2(d)Source: NATIONSComment: Promotions may be approved upondiscretion of the Minister.

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Sales to minorsLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) (Licensing) Regulations 1998, §5(2)(b);Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §10Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Sales by minorsLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) (Licensing) Regulations 1998, §5(2)(b)Source: NATIONSVending machinesLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992Source: TMA (2002)Free productsLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §9(1)(a)Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification Revised Edition 1995, §3(a), First Schedule§14 and §16; §15Source: NATIONSComment: Air-conditioned offices must have an areadesignated for smoking. Smoking is prohibited in air-conditioned factories.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification Revised Edition 1995 §3(a); First Schedule§14 and §16; §15Source: NATIONSComment: Air-conditioned offices must have an areadesignated for smoking. Smoking is prohibited in air-conditioned factories.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)(Amendment) Notification 1997, §1(a) and §§7-8Source: NATIONSComment: The ban applies to schools, junior colleges,polytechnics and training institutes.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification Revised Edition 1995 §3(a); First Schedule§8Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification Revised Edition 1995 §3(c); Third Schedule§1-4Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in subways.Smoking in taxisLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification Revised Edition 1995 §3(c); Third Schedule§5, The Road Traffic Act (Chapter 92) Rules 1977, §9Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)(Amendment) Notification 1997, §1(c)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in air-conditionedrestaurants.Smoking in other public placesLaw: The Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places)Notification 1988 No. S 171 dated 15 June 1988Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas andin air-conditioned public places. Smoking is prohibitedin sports arenas.

Package health warning/messageLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) (Labeling) Regulations 1993Source: NATIONSLabel design on packagingLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) (Labeling) Regulations 1993Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) (Labeling) Regulations 1993, §4(1)Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §14(2)(b)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Smoking (Control of Advertisements and Sale ofTobacco) Act 1993 (No. 10), §14(2)(a)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.3 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Health runs anti-smokingadvertisements aimed at young people.

SlovakiaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on billboards andoutdoor walls, at points of sales and kiosks and incinemas.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Law on Protection of Non-Smokers, §6(2)(a-b)Source: NATIONSComment: Tobacco sales are prohibited in medicalestablishments, schools or stores selling goods tochildren.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is banned in public halls and muse-ums. Restrictions apply in hotels and at sportingvenues.Age verification for salesLaw: Law on Protection of Non-Smokers, §6(4)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Law on Protection of Non-SmokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each pack of tobacco products must displaya warning designation as follows: “Warning of theMinister of Health: Smoking is a serious threat to yourhealth.” The warning must be supplemented withanother additional warning every 12 months. Proposalsof the text for the additional warning are approved bythe Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic.

Label design on packagingLaw: Law on Protection of Non-SmokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be written in letters visiblydifferent from the underlying color and must be clearlylegible under common conditions. The warning mustappear on the front or back panel and must occupy atleast 10% of that panel. The warning may not be placedso that it is damaged during opening.Amount of tarLaw: Law on Protection of Non-SmokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Law on Protection of Non-SmokersSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.2 mg.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The Ministry of Health organizes anti-smoking programs.

SloveniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. Restrictions apply to localmagazines and newspapers. International magazinesand newspaper advertisements are not regulated.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act,§13Source: NATIONSComment: Consumer information campaigns areprohibited in young peoples’ cinemas.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products ActSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305, TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising restrictions apply to billboards,outdoor walls and cinemas. Advertisements may notappear within 300 meters from schools or inside sportsarenas. Advertisements in cinemas may only appearafter 8:00 PM and the ad may run for only 20 seconds.Advertisements may not be run in cinemas duringprograms for youth at any time.Advertisement content or designLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products ActSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not contain any ele-ments related to young people. Advertisements mustnot encourage tobacco consumption by young people.Role models of young people may not be featured inadvertisements. In addition, advertisements must notassociate smoking and success in life.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 15 years.Misleading information on packagingLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products ActAmendmentSource: Thomaz Caks, GLOBALink 04 February 2003Comment: Words such as “light,” “mild” and “low tar,”which may mislead consumers, may not be used.Smoking on ferriesLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act,§3 and §15Source: NATIONS

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Smoking in other public placesLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in public places is prohibited exceptfor within areas specially marked for that purpose andseparated from areas designated for non-smoking.Smoking areas shall not exceed 50% of the total area.Package health warning/messageLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products ActAmendmentsSource: Thomaz Caks, GLOBALink 04 February 2003Comment: One of 2 general warnings must be printedon tobacco product packaging as follows: “Smokingkills” or “Smoking can damage your health and thehealth of people around you.” In addition, packagingmust also display one of 14 rotational warnings onsmoking and health.Label design on packagingLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act(Amendments)Source: TMA (2002); Thomaz Caks, GLOBALink 04February 2003Comment: The warnings shall be printed in a differentcolor than that of the background and in letters that areat least 5 mm high and 0.4 mm wide. The generalwarning must be placed on the front of the package,occupying at least 30% of that panel. The additionalrotating warning must be placed on the back, occupyingat least 40% of that panel. The text must be written inthe Slovenian language.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act,§8Source: NATIONSComment: Tar and nicotine yields per cigarette must beindicated on the package.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Restriction on the Use of Tobacco Products Act Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The Health Council of the Government of theRepublic of Slovenia prepares educational and enlight-enment programs on the detrimental effect of smokingand organizes stop-smoking programs.

Solomon IslandsBrand stretchingLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§8Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§12(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§13Source: NATIONSFree productsLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§7(1)Source: NATIONSMisleading information on packagingLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§9(2)Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§16(2-4)Source: NATIONSSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§16(2-4)Source: NATIONS

Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§16(2-4)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§16(2-4)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(1 and 3)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(1 and 3)Source: NATIONSComment: §16(2)(b) allows for designated smokingareas on trains, under the control of the employer.Smoking in taxisLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(1 and 3)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(2)Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(1 and 3Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§17(1 and 3)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§9(1) and §10(2)(a)(I)Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§9(1) and §10(2)(a)(ii)Source: NATIONSComment: The amount of tar, nicotine, carbon monox-ide or other harmful substances must be indicated onthe package.Amount of tarLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§14(3)(b)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 12mg.Product constituents as public informationLaw: Solomon Islands Tobacco Products Control Act,§14 and §15(4)Source: NATIONSComment: The disclosure provision refers to “any classof tobacco product.” It is unclear if this provision refersto disclosure in brand or in aggregate.

SomaliaPackage health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

South AfricaSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993, § 4(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of1999, § 8(a)Source: NATIONSComment: Vending machines are restricted to placeswhere minors are not allowed access.

Free productsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of1999, § 7Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(h) and § 3 and § 6-7; § 9; TobaccoProducts Control Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: In workplaces generally, if designated smok-ing areas with separate ventilation are not implemented,then smoking is prohibited.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(h) and § 3 and § 6-7; § 9; TobaccoProducts Control Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONS, TMA (2002)Comment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking is pro-hibited. Employers must accommodate employees whodo not want to be exposed to smoke. All employersmust have a written policy on smoking in the workplace.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of1999, § 3; Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations2000, No. R. 975 § 2(h) and § 3 and § 6-7; § 9Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(h) and § 3 and § 6-7; § 9; TobaccoProducts Control Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking on trainsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(g) and § 5; § 9; Tobacco ProductsControl Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking on ferriesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(f) and § 4; § 9; Tobacco ProductsControl Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(d) and § 3; § 9; Tobacco ProductsControl Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 975 § 2(b) and § 3; § 9; Tobacco ProductsControl Amendment Act of 1999, §3(a)Source: NATIONSComment: If designated smoking areas with separateventilation are not implemented, then smoking isprohibited.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2000Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Hotels, bed and breakfast places, guesthouses and game lodges are subject to smokingrestrictions.

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Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Regulations 2000, No.R. 977, Regulations Relating to the Point of Sale ofTobacco Products, §3(b), and Regulations Relating tothe Provision for Exemption for UnintendedConsequences and the Phasing Out of ExistingSponsorship or Contractual Obligations.Source: NATIONSComment: Health warnings are required on point of saleads and are required during the advertising phase outperiod.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Two detailed warnings are required: a state-ment and a detailed explanation. The 8 warnings andmessages must be alternated in such a way as toexpose each warning on an equal quantity of packages,with a tolerance of 10% during each period of 12months. An example of the warning is as follows:“DANGER: SMOKING CAN KILL YOU Tobacco smokecontains many harmful chemicals such as carbonmonoxide, cyanide, nicotine and tar, which can causedisease and death. Non-smokers and ex-smokers, onaverage, live longer and are healthier than smokers. Formore information call (display phone number).”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning and message must be in black,red or blue ink on a white background on one half of thepackages and in white print on a black, red or bluebackground on the other half. The message must besurrounded by a border. The message must be centeredwithin the area they are displayed and shall occupy notless than 60% of the space, but not more than 70%.The warning must occupy 15% of the front panel and25% of the back. Warnings and information cannot beplaced in a position such that they are destroyed whenthe package is opened in the normal manner.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act of1999, § 4; Regulations Relating to the Labeling,Advertising, and Sale of Tobacco Products, No. 2063(1994)Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 974 § 1; § 2Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15 mgas of 01 December 2001 and 12 mg as of 01 June2006.Amount of nicotineLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act Regulations 2000,No. R. 974 § 1; § 2Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.5 mg as of 01 December 2001 and 1.2 mg as of 01June 2006.

SpainAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV andcable TV and restricted on national radio. No restrictionsapply to local magazines and newspapers or interna-tional magazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertisements shallnot be intentionally addressed to persons under 18years of age.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, kiosks and cinemas are not regulated.

Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertising shallonly be addressed to adult smokers and with theintention that they switch brands.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Place of salesLaw: Royal Decree 1199/1999 of Implementing Law13/1998, Article 32, §1 and Law 13/1998 of May 4 onTobacco Trade and Tax Legislation, Article 4, §9; Orderof November 7, 1989, Ministry of Education andScience, Article 1; Royal Decree 192/1988 of March 4(R. 530).Source: NATIONSComment: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited inpublic schools, health establishments and places wheresmoking is prohibited.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Crown Decree No. 709/1988 of 5 March 1982Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is allowed in indoor public estab-lishments and large commercial premises, provided thatthis is compatible with their dimensions, characteristicsand purposes for which they are intended, and thatsmoking is not otherwise prohibited therein. Smoking isrestricted in social centers for people under 16 years.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, health warningsappear on advertisements.Package health warning/messageLaw: Real Decreto 510/1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must display the follow-ing message: “THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES WARN THATTOBACCO SERIOUSLY DAMAGES YOUR HEALTH.” Eachcigarette pack must also display one of the following 6rotational warnings, preceded by “THE HEALTHAUTHORITIES WARNING”: “SMOKING CAUSESCANCER,” “SMOKING CAUSES CARDIOVASCULARDISEASE,” “SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY HARMSYOUR UNBORN CHILD,” “PROTECT CHILDREN, DONOT MAKE THEM BREATHE CIGARETTE SMOKE,”“SMOKING CAUSES CANCER, CHRONIC BRONCHITISAND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES” or “SMOKINGHARMS THOSE AROUND YOU.”Label design on packagingLaw: Real Decreto 192/1988Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed in legible lettersno smaller than 3 mm. The health warning must occupyno less than 5% of the outer space of the pack andmust be positioned away from the opening of the pack.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Royal Decree 510/1992 of May 14 RegulatingLabeling of tobacco Products and Setting Forth CertainLimitations in Commercial Aircraft, Article 2, §1Source: NATIONSComment: The tar and nicotine contents are required oncigarette packs.Amount of nicotineLaw: Royal Decree 192/1988 of March 4 RegardingLimitations in the Sale and Use of Tobacco to Protectthe Health of the Population, First Transitional Provision,§1Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.3 mg. Levels in low-nicotine cigarettes must notexceed 0.8 mg.

Product constituents as public informationLaw: Royal Decree 192/1988 of March 4 RegardingLimitations in the Sale and Use of Tobacco to Protectthe Health of the Population, Article 3, §2Source: NATIONSComment: The Health Administration may demandinformation on the content of additives or technologicalcoadjutants.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Order of November 7, 1989, Ministry of Educationand Science, IntroductionSource: NATIONSComment: The Ministry of Health and Consumptionemphasizes prevention programs in schools.Anti-smuggling provisionsLaw: Royal Decree 1199/1999 of Implementing Law13/1998, Article 12, §1; Law 13/1998 of May 4 onTobacco Trade and Tax Legislation, Eighth AdditionalProvisionSource: NATIONSComment: “Control Seals” are issued for products thatdo not apply to the tax marks under the specialregulatory standard on Special Taxation. The Ministry ofthe Economy and Finance reports on ways to counteractsmuggling.

Sri LankaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO Southeast AsiaComment: The tobacco company has voluntarilyrefrained from advertising in the mass media since2000, when the process of restricting advertising by lawappeared imminent.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertisements are not permitted duringfilms that are specifically targeted towards children or inpublications targeted towards children. Advertising isnot permitted near educational, leisure and otherfacilities that can be frequented by children.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002); WHO Southeast Asia RegionalOfficeComment: By voluntary agreement, only males over 25years are used in advertisements, celebrities are notfeatured and testimonials are prohibited. The ‘Code ofAdvertising Standards and Practice’ states that tele-vision agencies shall not accept advertising whichadvertises cigarettes or promotes products thatencourage smoking.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Public Administration circular 08/99Source: WHO Southeast Regional OfficeComment: Promotion and/or sponsorship obtained fromany agency promoting tobacco is not allowed in govern-ment buildings.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesSource: ERC (2001); WHO Southeast Asia RegionalOfficeComment: Cigarette sales in government buildings werebanned in 1999. In 2000, it became illegal to selltobacco products at school events such as sportsmeets.Smoking in government buildingsLaw: Public Administration Circular 08/99Source: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking in schools and educationalestablishments has been prohibited since 1996.

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Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Smoking was banned in 1997 in aircraft ofthe national carrier.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in cinemas and theaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, advertisements areaccompanied by a health warning which is rotated. The3 warnings comprise of the following: “GovernmentWarning: Smoking causes cancer,” “GovernmentWarning: Smoking may cause heart disease” and“Government Warning: Smoking may reduce fitness.”Package health warning/messageSource: WHO Southeast Regional OfficeComment: Warnings have been required since 1979.The same health warnings displayed on advertisementsare rotated on cigarette packs.Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Health warnings appear on the side ofcigarette and bidi packs. The warning must be placed ina panel 40 X 12 mm and be printed in clear lettering soas to contrast on the background of the package. It isunclear if these regulations are mandated by law.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Tar levels are indicated on packaging by vol-untary agreement only.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Nicotine levels are indicated on packaging byvoluntary agreement only.National tobacco control committeeSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: In 1996 a Presidential Task Force wasformed to develop a national policy on tobacco, alcoholand other drugs

SudanAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Law Regulating Smoking (1983)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarettes may not be advertised in thenewspaper, on the radio or television, on advertisingboards, at the cinema or theater, by verbal message orby any other media.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Control of Smoking Act, Sec 8, 1983 RegulationNo 16 of 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in government meet-ing rooms. Signs must be posted in English and Arabic.Smoking on busesLaw: The Regulation of Cigarette Smoking Act, 1982Source: IDHL (1983) 34 (4): 769, Dr. MohamedAbdelmahmoud Al ArabiSmoking on trainsLaw: The Regulation of Cigarette Smoking Act, 1982Source: IDHL (1983) 34 (4): 769, Dr. MohamedAbdelmahmoud Al ArabiSmoking in taxisLaw: The Regulation of Cigarette Smoking Act, 1982Source: IDHL (1983) 34 (4): 769, Dr. MohamedAbdelmahmoud Al Arabi

Smoking on ferriesLaw: The Regulation of Cigarette Smoking Act, 1982Source: IDHL (1983) 34 (4): 769, Dr. MohamedAbdelmahmoud Al ArabiSmoking on domestic air flightsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in Sudan Airwayflights. It is unclear if this is a policy of the company.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Law Regulating Smoking (1983)Source: NATIONSSmoking in nightclubs and barsLaw: Law Regulating Smoking (1983)Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesLaw: Control of Smoking Act, Sec 8, 1983 RegulationNo 16 of 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor publicplaces. No-smoking signs must be posted in Englishand Arabic.Package health warning/messageLaw: Control of Smoking Act, Sec 8, 1983 RegulationNo 16 of 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning “Smoking is dangerous forhealth” must appear on every pack of cigarettes,whether produced locally or imported.Label design on packagingLaw: Control of Smoking Act, Sec 8, 1983 RegulationNo 16 of 1983Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be written in Arabic andplaced on the left side of the cigarette pack. The textshould be a different color from the pack and sur-rounded by a border.Amount of tarLaw: The Regulation of Cigarette Smoking Act, 1982Source: IDHL (1983) 34 (4): 769, Dr. MohamedAbdelmahmoud Al ArabiComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15mg.National tobacco control committeeLaw: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health of theSudan GovernmentSource: Ali Mohamed Irdis, Toombak and SmokingResearch CenterComment: A National Technical Committee for theTobacco Free Initiative has been formed, setting nationalpolicies and strategies for a campaign against tobaccoand its adverse effects and coordinating with othersectors for strengthening the strategies for preventionand campaign against tobacco.

SurinameSales to minorsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: The sale of tobacco products to minors isillegal, but not enforced.Sales by minorsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: The sale of tobacco products by minors isillegal, but not enforced.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking restrictions are enforced by thenational carrier.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Smoking restrictions are enforced by thenational carrier.Package health warning/messageSource: The Tobacco Atlas

Tobacco control education/promotionSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Tobacco control education occurs only inprimary and secondary schools.

SwazilandSmoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/AFRO Conference on Tobacco, 1999Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking on busesSource: David A. Pritchard, COSADComment: Smoking is banned on public transportationby voluntary agreement only.Smoking on trainsSource: David A. Pritchard, COSADComment: Smoking is banned on public transportationby voluntary agreement only.Smoking in taxisSource: David A. Pritchard, COSADComment: Smoking is banned on public transportationby voluntary agreement only.Smoking on ferriesSource: David A. Pritchard, COSADComment: Smoking is banned on public transportationby voluntary agreement only.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: David A. Pritchard, COSADComment: Smoking on Royal Swaziland Airlines isprohibited by voluntary agreement.

SwedenAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV,cable TV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers. No restrictions apply to international mag-azines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Guidelines No. 7 of the National Board forConsumer Policies on the marketing of tobaccoproductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not appear inpublications for people under 20 years of age.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboard, outdoor wall and cinemaadvertising is banned. Restrictions apply to advertisingat points of sale and kiosks.Advertisement content or designLaw: Guidelines No. 7 of the National Board forConsumer Policies on the marketing of tobaccoproductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is permitted only at the point ofsale. The content of the tobacco advertisements islimited to an illustration of the product, pack andlogo/trademark without embellishment. The text isrestricted to objective information regarding theproperties of the product, its materials, manufacturer,place of manufacture and price.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Guidelines No. 7 of the National Board forConsumer Policies on the marketing of tobaccoproductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship by tobacco brands isprohibited.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Guidelines No. 7 of the National Board forConsumer Policies on the marketing of tobaccoproductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship by tobacco brands isprohibited.

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Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: SAS (the Scandinavian airline) is smoke-free.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Public premises are supposed to be smokefree.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Guidelines No. 7 of the National Board forConsumer Policies on the marketing of tobaccoproductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising is permitted at the point of saleonly. One of 8 rotating health warnings is required onthese cigarette advertisements.Age verification for salesLaw: The Swedish Tobacco Act, §12Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Act concerning Warning Text and Declaration ofContents of Tobacco Goods No. 10 of 1986Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Thirteen warnings on cigarette packs mustbe rotated in equal proportion, such as “IF ONE PER-SON SMOKES THEN EVERYONE ENDS UP SMOKING.Most tobacco smoke enters the air everyone breathes.Your smoking can afflict other people. National SwedishBoard of Health and Welfare.”Label design on packagingLaw: Regulations No. 3Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warnings must cover at least 4% of eachof the largest surfaces of the pack. They must be clearand legible, printed in bold letters on a contrastingbackground. The warning must not be placed in a posi-tion so that they are destroyed when the pack is open ina normal manner. Warnings may not be printed on thetransparent wrapper or any other external wrapping.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Order No. 11 of 22 February 1982Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette packs must display the meanvalues for the levels of harmful substances in cigarettesmoke, together with the year to which they areapplicable. A 15% discrepancy is permitted between theprinted levels and the actual levels.Product constituents as confidential informationLaw: The Swedish Tobacco Act, §16 and §24Source: NATIONSComment: Trade secrets or business information maynot be revealed without government authorization.

SwitzerlandAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned on national TV, cableTV and national radio. Restrictions apply to localmagazines and newspapers. International magazinesand newspapers are not regulated.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising cannot be targeted at peopleyounger than 18 years.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboard, outdoor wall, point of sale, kioskand cinema advertising is restricted.Advertisement content or designLaw: Ordinance on Tobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements may not lead to a consumermisunderstanding of the type and quality of product.Any association with health is forbidden. Celebrities maynot appear in advertisements.

Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Sponsored events cannot be targeted atpeople younger than 18 years.Free productsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Free products are only allowed if they nottargeted at people younger than 18 years.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement only.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement only.Smoking on busesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: A smoking ban is enforced by thecompanies.Smoking on trainsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement only.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: A smoking ban is enforced by thecompanies.Smoking on international air flightsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: A smoking ban is enforced by thecompanies.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Health warnings in advertisements are aninitiative by the cigarette industry. The cigar industrydiffers from the cigarette industry in this aspect.Package health warning/messageLaw: Ordinance on Tobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must contain one of 5rotating warnings in addition to the designated warning:“Smoking causes cancer,” “Smoking causes cardiovas-cular illnesses,” “Pregnant women: Smoking damagesthe health of your child,” “Smoking hurts yourentourage” or “Smoking causes cancer, chronicbronchitis, and other lung diseases.”Label design on packagingLaw: Ordinance on Tobacco and Tobacco ProductsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warnings must occupy at least 8% ofeach face. They should be printed in a place where theywill not be destroyed upon opening the pack.

Syrian Arab RepublicAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDAComment: Advertisements are prohibited for the promo-tion of all kinds of tobacco in all media. Anyone whoviolates the provisions shall receive a sentence of 4mouths to one year in prison and pay a fine of LS25,000 to 100,000.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.

Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASales to minorsLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDAComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDAComment: Cigarettes are not allowed to be sold in thestreet.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASmoking in private worksitesLaw: Ministerial Decree banning smoking in workplaces,schools, official meetings, all-distance flights, publictransportationSource: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobaccoSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Ministerial Decree banning smoking in workplaces,schools, official meetings, all-distance flights, publictransportationSource: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobaccoSmoking on busesLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASmoking on trainsLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDAComment:Smoking in taxisLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASmoking on ferriesLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDASmoking in restaurantsLaw: Presidential Decree No. 13 of September 1996Source: Mohammad Yousser, Syrian Society AgainstTobacco, ERC (1999), USDAComment: This ban is rarely enforced.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in cinemas andtheaters.Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The following health warning is required onall packs of cigarettes: “Smoking is harmful to yourhealth, we advise you stop it.”Amount of tarSource: Mohamed Taha Jasser, Syrian Cancer Society inAleppoAmount of nicotineSource: Mohamed Taha Jasser, Syrian Cancer Society inAleppo

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TajikistanLabel design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of themessage and the language of the message only.

ThailandAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertising on television and radio isprohibited.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship by tobacco companies isprohibited.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship by tobacco companies isprohibited.Brand stretchingLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, BE 2535, § 9Source: NATIONSSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, BE 2535, § 4Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, BE 2535, § 5Source: NATIONSFree productsLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, BE 2535, § 6 and §7Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part III, §3 and §5;Announcement of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 7)BE 2540 Article 4, §3 and §5;Source: NATIONSComment: Announcement No. 9 requires smoking areasin air-conditioned places to be equipped with ventilationsystems.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part III, §3 and §5;Announcement of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 7)BE 2540 Article 4, §3 and §5Source: NATIONSComment: Announcement No. 9 requires smoking areasin air-conditioned places to be equipped with ventilationsystems.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part II, §1; Part II, §4; Part III, §1;Announcement of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 7)BE 2540 Article 3, §1 and §4 and Article 4, §1Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part I, §14; Part II, §3;;Announcement of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 7)BE 2540 Article 2, §14 and Article 3, §3Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in outpatient clinics.Designated smoking areas are provided in privaterooms in hospitals.Smoking on busesLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part I, §1-§2; Announcement ofthe Ministry of Public Health (No. 7) BE 2540 Article 2,§1 and §2Source: NATIONS

Smoking on trainsSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Passenger trains must have designatedsmoking bogies.Smoking in taxisSource: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/19/international/asia/19THAI.html?tntemail0Smoking on ferriesLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part I, §4; Announcement of theMinistry of Public Health (No. 7) BE 2540 Article 2, §4Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part I, §5; Announcement of theMinistry of Public Health (No. 7) BE 2540 Article 2, §5Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: 1998 Amendment to the 1992 Non-SmokersHealth Protection Act, Part V; Announcement of theMinistry of Public Health (No. 7) BE 2540 Article 6Source: NATIONSComment: Restaurants must be 75% smoke-free.Smoking in nightclubs and barsSource: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/19/international/asia/19THAI.html?tntemail0Comment: It is prohibited to smoke in almost all indoorplaces. The law makes a few exceptions for barsalthough these exceptions are not described.Smoking in other public placesSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeComment: Smoking is prohibited in elevators, publictelephone booths, cinemas, libraries, beauty salons,drug stores, internet rooms, air-conditioned departmentstores, trade centers, air-conditioned physical fitnessrooms, religious activity areas, toilets and public boatpiers. Smoking is permitted only in private rooms inindoor sports arenas, museums and art exhibition halls.Smoking is permitted in private rooms and designatedareas only in air-conditioned goods exhibition halls,commercial banks and financial institutions.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992, asamendedSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Every cigarette pack and carton must displayone of 11 rotating health warnings. The warningsinclude “Warning Cigarette smoke is dangerous to thefetus” and “Warning Cigarette smoking causes sexualimpotence.”Label design on packagingLaw: Tobacco Product Control Law of 1992, asamendedSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must occupy at least 25% of thearea on the front and back side of the pack. Regulationson letter size vary based on the size of the pack.Amount of other ingredients/constituentsLaw: Ministerial Rule (BE 2540), Article 1, §1 and §2Source: NATIONSComment: Fungi and dichlorodyphenyl trichloroethaneare not to exceed ten-millionth.Product constituents as public informationLaw: Tobacco Products Control Act, BE 2535, § 11;Ministerial Rule (BE 2540), Articles 2 and 3Source: NATIONSConstituent disclosure by brandLaw: Ministerial Rule (BE 2540), Article 2Source: NATIONSNational tobacco control committeeSource: WHO Southeast Asia Regional OfficeThe national tobacco control committee (NCCTU) wasdowngraded in 1991 to an “ordinary committee” namedthe Committee for Control of Tobacco Use (CCTU).Meetings are “irregular and non-productive.”

Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The government sponsors anti-smokingcampaigns.

The former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national TV, cable TV andnational radio is prohibited. Advertisements in local andinternational magazines and newspapers are notregulated.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is banned in cinemas, but notregulated on billboards, outdoor walls, points of sale orkiosks.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Regulations on Specifying the Warning LabelsAbout the Health Hazards of Smoking, Article 2Source: NATIONS

TogoAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (1999)Comment: Radio advertising is prohibited.Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The government sponsors informationcampaigns on smoking and health.

Tokelau (associate Member State)Advertising in certain mediaSource: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlComment: Restrictions apply to advertising on radio andthe print media. Billboard advertising is not permitted.Sales to minorsSource: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Restrictions on smoking in hospitals, healthfacilities, government offices and the workplace, 1993Source: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking in private worksitesLaw: Restrictions on smoking in hospitals, healthfacilities, government offices and the workplace, 1993Source: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Restrictions on smoking in hospitals, healthfacilities, government offices and the workplace, 1993Source: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking on busesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking on trainsSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in taxisSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking on ferriesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControl

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Package health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: All cigarette packs carry a health warning,but this is not required by law.National tobacco control committeeSource: WPRO (2000)

TongaSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §9(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Vending machinesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §10(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Vending machines are restricted to placeswhere persons under 18 years of age are prohibited.Free productsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §4Source: NATIONSSmoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(g-h)Source: NATIONSComment:Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(g-h)Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(c)Source: NATIONSSmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(b)Source: NATIONSSmoking on busesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking on trainsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking in taxisLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking on ferriesLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §11(1)(d)Source: NATIONSSmoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §12(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The proprietor may choose to ban smokingin all areas of the restaurant.Package health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §6Source: NATIONSIngredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §7Source: NATIONSAmount of tarLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §8(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of tar must not exceed 15mg.

Amount of nicotineLaw: Tobacco Control Act 2000, §8(1)Source: NATIONSComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine must not exceed1.5 mg.

Trinidad and TobagoAdvertising to certain audiencesLaw: Compulsory standard. Requirements for labeling:Part II—-Labeling of retail packages of cigarettes. TTS2110500 Part II, 10 March 1989Source: Roemer, R. (1993), PAHO (1992)Comment: Advertisements may not be addressed atpersons under 18 years.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, tobacco advertise-ments do not cite health claims, depict unrealisticemployment from use, encourage consumers to smokein excess, use superlatives or make misleadingstatements.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: The Bureau of Standards, Standards Act No. 38 of1972Source: Roemer, R. (1993), PAHO (1992)Comment: Directing tobacco promotion to children isprohibited.Sales to minorsLaw: The Children Act, Chap. 46:01, Laws of Trinidadand Tobago, 17 March 1925Source: Roemer, R. (1993), PAHO (1992)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in private worksitesSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: PAHO (1992)Comment: Smoking is banned or restricted by voluntaryagreement.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: British West Indian Airway Regulations, 1987Source: Roemer, R. (1993)Comment: British West Indian Airway, in compliancewith regulations of the International Airline TransportAssociation, prohibits smoking on flights less than 1.5hours.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: The Bureau of Standards, Standards Act No. 38 of1972Source: Roemer, R. (1993), PAHO (1992)Package health warning/messageLaw: Compulsory standard. Requirements for labeling:Part II—-Labeling of retail packages of cigarettes. TTS2110500 Part II, 10 March 1989Source: Roemer, R. (1993), PAHO (1992)Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: TTS 21 20 500-Part III: 1984 and TTS 21 10 500-Part II:1984Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: It is required that the label of each retailpackage carries the tar group designation as specified inthe standard; however, the compliance with thesestandards is voluntary.Amount of tarLaw: TTS 21 20 500-Part III: 1984 and TTS 21 10 500-Part II:1984Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: Compliance with the established standards isvoluntary.

Amount of nicotineLaw: TTS 21 20 500-Part III: 1984 and TTS 21 10 500-Part II:1984Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: Compliance with the established standards isvoluntary.

TunisiaAdvertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Press advertising is banned from childrenand youth publications.Advertising in certain locationsLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001), TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements are banned in cinemas andon billboards. Point of sale advertisements arerestricted.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: IDHL (2002)Comment: Where authorized, advertisement can onlycontain the name of the product, its composition andthe name and address of the manufacturer and thedistributor.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: EMRO, ERC (2001)Comment: Sponsorship is prohibited at sporting andartistic events, and any other events attracting a youthaudience.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: TMA (2002)Vending machinesLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Free productsLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Circular No. 82/93 of 2 September 1993 of theMinister of Public Health on the control of tobaccoconsumptionSource: IDHL (1996) 47 (4): 488-489, Farhat Ben Ayed,Tunisian Association Fighting Against CancerSmoking in other public placesLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of Smoking and Order2248 (1998), Dated 16 November 1998, SpecifyingPlaces for Collective Use in which Smoking isProhibitedSource: NATIONSComment: Smoking is banned in areas including thoseinvolved in the preparation or packaging of foodintended for human consumption, premises equippedfor free practice of quasi-medical professionals, babiesand children’s nurseries and pre-school classes, areasopen to the public in the retail pharmacies, readingrooms in the public libraries, halls for cultural presenta-tions, covered sports halls and places of worship. Inpublic places where smoking is not banned, separateareas for smokers must be designated.

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Package health warning/messageLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning must read: “SignificantOpinion: Smoking is Hazardous to your Health.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The health warning to be carried on packs ofcigarettes must be printed in Arabic.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: IDHL (2002)Comment: Packets or packaging must display the fullcomposition of the product and the mean tar andnicotine content.Amount of tarLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The cigarette level of tar must not exceed 18mg by January 2003 and to 12 mg by January 2006.Amount of nicotineLaw: Law 17 (1998), Dated 23 February 1998,Protection against the Dangers of SmokingSource: ERC (2001)

TurkeyAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV,cable TV, national radio and in local magazines andnewspapers. International magazines and newspapersare not regulated.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboards, outdoor walls and cinema adver-tising is banned. No restrictions apply to point of sale orkiosk advertising.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Vending machinesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Vending machines do not exist in Turkey.Smoking in taxisSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking restrictions are enforced by volun-tary agreement only.Smoking in other public placesLaw: Law on Prevention of Harmful Effects of Tobaccoand Tobacco Products (Law No. 4207)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Separate spaces in public areas shall beallocated for smoking. These spaces require measuressuch as ventilation and isolation to block smoke fromentering non-smoking areas.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is permitted only at the point ofsale. It is unknown whether health warnings arerequired for these advertisements.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law on Prevention of Harmful Effects of Tobaccoand Tobacco Products (Law No. 4207)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: On all packaging of tobacco and tobaccoproducts produced in or imported to Turkey, thefollowing warning is to be displayed: “Legal warning:Harmful To Health.”

Label design on packagingLaw: Law on Prevention of Harmful Effects of Tobaccoand Tobacco Products (Law No. 4207)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be clearly visible andlegible.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: The Law on the Prevention of Harm Induced byTobacco Products, Law No. 4207, Article 4Source: NATIONS

TurkmenistanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising on national TV, cable TV, nationalradio and in local magazines and newspapers is banned.International magazine and newspaper advertising is notregulated.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements on billboards, outdoor walls,points of sales, kiosks and cinemas are not regulated.

TuvaluAdvertising in certain mediaSource: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlComment: Some restrictions on radio and printadvertising exist.Sales to minorsSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Tobacco cannot be sold to schoolchildren;however there is no mandated minimum age topurchase.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: Judith Mackay, Asian Consultancy on TobaccoControlSmoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)

UgandaAdvertising in certain mediaSource:http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/campaign/global/casestudies/uganda/pdfComment: Advertising is banned on state media (televi-sion and radio); however, no restrictions apply to thestate owned newspaper or to the private television sta-tions, radio stations and newspapers.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source:http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/campaign/global/casestudies/uganda/pdfComment: Ministry of Health headquarters is a smokefree zone. Other smoke free offices are voluntary.Smoking on busesSource: NATIONSComment: Bus operators have banned smoking invehicles; however, this is not mandated by national law.Smoking in taxisSource: NATIONSComment: The Uganda Taxi Operators and DriversAssociation (UTODA) have banned smoking in vehicles;however, this is not mandated by law.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: Liliane Luwaga, Ministry of HealthComment: Smoking is prohibited on national airlines byvoluntary agreement only.

Smoking in other public placesSource: GLOBALink List Serve 12 December 2002:Uganda goes smoke free by 2004Comment: On 11 December 2002 it was declared thatsmoking in public places was a violation of non-smokers rights to life. High Court Judge J.H. NtagobaPJ ordered the National Environment ManagementAuthority to develop regulations that prohibit smokingin public spaces. These regulations are to be madewithin one year.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: NATIONSComment: The health warning “Smoking may beharmful to your health” is mentioned at the end of everytelevision and radio advertisement; however, there is nolegal requirement for this measure.Package health warning/messageSource: Liliane Luwaga, Ministry of HealthComment: Cigarettes manufactured in Uganda have thehealth warning “Smoking may be harmful to yourhealth” on the side of the packet; however, there is nolegal requirement for this measure.

UkraineAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertising is prohibited on national TV,cable TV and national radio and restricted in localmagazines and newspapers.Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: Law of Ukraine on Advertising (adopted by theparliament of Ukraine on 3 July 1996, vetoed byUkrainian President, Leonid Kuchma)Source: ERC (1999)Comment: Advertising for tobacco products on televi-sion, radio or in publications aimed mainly or partly atpersons under 18 years is prohibited.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboards and outdoor wall advertising isprohibited. No restrictions apply to advertisements atpoints of sale or kiosks. Advertisements in cinemas isbanned by voluntary agreement.Advertisement content or designLaw: Law of Ukraine on Advertising (adopted by theparliament of Ukraine on 3 July 1996, vetoed byUkrainian President, Leonid Kuchma)Source: ERC (1999)Comment: Ads should not include images of personspopular among youth, photo models under age 25 orthe process of smoking or other consumption oftobacco. Ads can not state that smoking contributes toathletic, social, sexual or other successes and shall notcreate the impression that tobacco is a stimulant, seda-tive or a means of resolving personal problems. Adsshall not encourage immoderate consumption, presentabstinence in a negative manner or portray medicalworkers or persons who look like medical workers.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Law of Ukraine on Advertising (adopted by theparliament of Ukraine on 3 July 1996, vetoed byUkrainian President, Leonid Kuchma)Source: ERC (1999)Comment: Sponsorships of events are prohibited if theevent is aimed at persons under 18 years and the nameor image of the tobacco product is used.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.Place of salesSource: TMA (1999)Comment: The sale of tobacco products is not permittedon the grounds of pre-school, school and medicalinstitutions, sports grounds and hotels or in premiseswhich are not adapted for trade.

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Package health warning/messageSource: TMA (2002)Comment: All packages must display the warning “TheMinistry of Health warns: Smoking damages yourhealth.”Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Only the language of the health message isregulated.

United Arab EmiratesAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Resolution of the Gulf Cooperation Council HealthMinisters, 1986Source: USDAComment: Advertising on television and radio isprohibited.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in the Ministry ofIslamic Affairs and the Endowments offices.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Executive Order (approval date 13 November1992, effective date 1 January 1993)Source: TMA (2002)Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is banned in theaters.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Each advertisement must display the follow-ing message: “Official warning: Smoking is a majorcause of cancer and diseases of the lungs, heart andarteries.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Resolution 24 of the Health Ministers of the ArabGulf States, January 1980Source: Roemer, R. (1993)Comment: The following message is required oncigarette packs: “Health Warning: Smoking is a leadingcause of lung cancer and of pulmonary and cardiovas-cular diseases.”Label design on packagingSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be written in both Englishand Arabic.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: Resolution of the Gulf Cooperation Council HealthMinisters, 1986Source: USDAComment: Tar and nicotine levels must be printed oncigarette packs in Arabic and English.Amount of tarLaw: Resolution of the Gulf Cooperation Council HealthMinisters, 1986Source: USDAComment: Cigarette levels of tar may not exceed 10 mg.Amount of nicotineLaw: Resolution of the Gulf Cooperation Council HealthMinisters, 1986Source: USDAComment: Cigarette levels of nicotine may not exceed0.6 mg.

United Kingdom (Great Britain and NorthernIreland)Advertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305; GLOBALink List Serve23 January 2003: Britain Sets Valentine’s Day forTobacco CrackdownComment: Advertising is banned on television and inmagazines and newspapers. Radio ads are restricted.

Advertising to certain audiencesLaw: The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002Source:http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/20020036.htmAdvertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305; GLOBALink List Serve23 January 2003: Britain Sets Valentine’s Day forTobacco CrackdownComment: As of 14 February 2003, billboard advertisingis prohibited. Advertising at points of sale, kiosks andcinemas is restricted by voluntary agreement only.Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Tobacco sponsorship should not attach toevents in which the majority of the participates areunder 18 years by voluntary agreement.Sponsorship advertising of eventsSource: GLOBALink List Serve 23 January 2003: BritainSets Valentine’s Day for Tobacco CrackdownComment: Sponsorship agreements are prohibited as of14 February 2003. Global events producing over 2.5million a year have until 2005 to find an alternativesponsor.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Smoking in restaurantsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking restrictions in restaurants areenforced by voluntary agreement only.Smoking in nightclubs and barsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Smoking restrictions in bars and nightclubsare enforced by voluntary agreement only.Smoking in other public placesSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking in theaters is restricted todesignated areas.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Advertisements display health warnings byvoluntary agreement only.Package health warning/messageSource: Amanda Sanford, GLOBALink 31 December2002.Comment: On the front of the pack, one of 2 generalwarnings appear. These are “Smoking kills/Smoking cankill” or “Smoking seriously harms you and othersaround you.” One of the following 14 rotating messagesare to appear on the back: “Smokers die younger,”“Smoking clogs the arteries and causes heart attacksand strokes,” “Smoking causes fatal lung cancer,”“Smoking when pregnant harms your baby,” “Protectchildren: don’t make them breathe your smoke,” “Yourdoctor or your pharmacist can help you stop smoking,”“Smoking is highly addictive, don’t start,” “Stoppingsmoking reduces the risk of fatal heart and lungdiseases,” “Smoking can cause a slow and painfuldeath,” “Get help to stop smoking: ring 0800 169 0169,” “Smoking may reduce blood flow and causeimpotence,” “Smoking causes aging of the skin,”“Smoking damages sperm and decreases fertility” or“Smoke contains benzene, nitrosamines, formaldehydeand hydrogen cyanide.”Label design on packagingSource: Amanda Sanford, GLOBALink 31 December2002, TMA (2002)Comment: Effective 01 January 2003, new healthwarnings must cover 30% of the front surface and 40%of the back surface of cigarette packs. The inclusion of athink black border will add another 10% of spaceoccupied by the health warnings. The warning is to beprinted in a color that contrasts with the pack.

Ingredient/constituent information on package labelLaw: EC Directive STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1991 No.1530 CONSUMER PROTECTIONSource: TMA (2002)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Carbon monoxide is regulated; however,additives and PH are not.

United Republic of TanzaniaSales to minorsLaw: Tobacco Control LawSource: Patricia Maganga, Ministry of Health, UnitedRepublic of TanzaniaComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Tobacco Control LawSource: Patricia Maganga, Ministry of Health, UnitedRepublic of TanzaniaComment: The sale of tobacco products is prohibitednear schools.Smoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is restricted through voluntarycodes.Smoking in restaurantsLaw: Tobacco Control LawSource: Patricia Maganga, Ministry of Health, UnitedRepublic of TanzaniaComment: Restaurants must provide no-smokingsections.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Tobacco Control LawSource: Patricia Maganga, Ministry of Health, UnitedRepublic of TanzaniaManufacturing licensureSource: Nancy Elli Tesha, Ministry of CommunityDevelopmentPackage health warning/messageLaw: Tobacco Control LawSource: Patricia Maganga, Ministry of Health, UnitedRepublic of Tanzania

United States of AmericaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: 15 USC Sec. 4402(f); Federal Cigarette Labelingand Advertising Act, §6Source: NATIONSComment: Advertising of cigarettes, cigars, bidis, andsmokeless tobacco is prohibited on television, radio andany electronic communication under authority of theFCC.Advertisement content or designSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, cigarette modelsmust appear to be 25 years of age or older. Celebrities,sports figures and other persons who appeal to youthwill not be featured in tobacco advertisements.Sales to minorsLaw: 42 USC Sec. 300x-26 (a)(1)Source: NATIONSComment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts must be 18 years in order for states to beeligible for federal grants.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: Executive Order 13058, §2-§3 and §5-§8Source: NATIONSSmoking in educational facilitiesLaw: 20 USC Sec. 6083 (a)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in schools that receivefederal funding from the departments of Education,Health and Human Services or Agriculture.

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Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: 20 USC Sec. 6083 (b)Source: NATIONSComment: Smoking is prohibited in federally fundedhealth care facilities that serve children.Smoking on domestic air flightsLaw: 14 CFR §252.5Source: NATIONSSmoking on international air flightsLaw: 14 CFR §121Source: NATIONSSmoking in other public placesSource: WHO Regional Office for the AmericasComment: Many states and municipalities have prohib-ited or virtually prohibited (allowing only separatelyventilated smoking rooms in some locations) smokingin all public places and workplaces, including bars,restaurants and other entertainment facilities. Theselaws cover a significant proportion of the populationand include the states of California, New York andDelaware and the city of Boston.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: 15 USC Sec. 4402(a)(2) and Sec. 4406(a and b)and 16 CFR §307.7; Comprehensive Smoking EducationAct, §1 and §4(a)(3)Source: NATIONSPackage health warning/messageLaw: Public Law 98-474Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each cigarette pack must display one of thefollowing messages, preceded by “SURGEONGENERALS WARNING”: “Smoking Causes Lung Cancer,Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May ComplicatePregnancy,” “Quitting Smoking Now Greatly ReducedSerious Risks to Your Health,” “Smoking by PregnantWomen May Result in Fetal Injury, Premature Birth, AndLow Birth Weight” and “Cigarette Smoke ContainsCarbon Monoxide.”Label design on packagingLaw: Public Law 98-474Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each warning must be located in a conspicu-ous place in a contrasting color on every package. Thestatement should not be less than 2 lines and in 10point type.Product constituents as confidential informationLaw: 15 USC Sec. 4403(a and b); ComprehensiveSmoking Education Act, §7(b)(2)(A)Source: NATIONSTobacco control education/promotionLaw: 15 USC Sec. 4401Source: NATIONSComment: The Secretary of Health and Human Servicesis responsible for establishing the program.

UruguayAdvertising in certain locationsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The advertising and marketing of cigaretteson public transport is prohibited. Poster advertising isallowed within prescribed limits and advertising incinemas is restricted by time. Point of sale advertisingis controlled through a self-regulated industry code.Sales to minorsSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Place of salesLaw: Decree No. 263/983 of 22 July 1983 regulating themarketing and advertising of tobacco productsSource: IDHL (1983) 34 (3): 539, PAHO (1992)Comment: Regulations exist for cigarette sales atschools.

Smoking in private worksitesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Further restrictions are awaiting approval.Smoking on trainsSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Smoking is prohibited on interstate publictrains.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: A health warning must be carried on allprinted advertisements and publicity matter and mustread “Warning: To smoke provokes cancer and otherdiseases. It is better to avoid during pregnancy. MSP.” Awarning must be inserted on each occasion after thebrand name has been mentioned five times in succes-sion on radio. A warning on television advertising mustappear in clear and legible print while advertisement isbeing transmitted.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: All packets of cigarettes sold in Uruguay arerequired to bear a clear and legible warning thatsmoking is injurious to health. Since 1998, the text ofthe warning has been “Warning: to smoke provokescancer and other diseases. It is better to avoid duringpregnancy. MSP.”Label design on packagingLaw: Law No. 15361 of 24 December 1982Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Health warnings shall appear on the sidepanel of the tobacco product package and be at least1.5 mm high.Product constituents as confidential informationLaw: Law No. 15.656 of 10 October 1984 extending theinterval for publishing the maximum contents of nico-tine and tar by cigarette manufacturers and importersSource: IDHL (1988) 39 (2): 396, PAHO (1992)Comment: The government is enabled to publish theamount of tar and nicotine twice annually.Product constituents as public informationLaw: Law No. 15.656 of 10 October 1984 extending theinterval for publishing the maximum contents of nico-tine and tar by cigarette manufacturers and importersSource: IDHL (1988) 39 (2): 396, PAHO (1992)Comment: Maximum contents of nicotine and tar are tobe published once annually.Constituent disclosure by brandLaw: Law No. 15.656 of 10 October 1984 extending theinterval for publishing the maximum contents of nico-tine and tar by cigarette manufacturers and importersSource: IDHL (1988) 39 (2): 396, PAHO (1992)Comment: Maximum contents of nicotine and tar are tobe published once annually.Constituent disclosure in the aggregateLaw: Law No. 15.656 of 10 October 1984 extending theinterval for publishing the maximum contents of nico-tine and tar by cigarette manufacturers and importersSource: IDHL (1988) 39 (2): 396, PAHO (1992)Comment: Maximum contents of nicotine and tar are tobe published once annually.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Resolution issued by the Ministry of Health ofUruguay on 27 July 1988Source: PAHO (1992)Comment: A Commission for the Control of Smokingcoordinates educational programs on tobacco with theNational Administration of Public Education, theUniversity of the Republic and other educationalorganizations. An Office on Smoking Control has alsobeen established.

UzbekistanAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Restrictions on advertising apply to nationalTV, national radio and local magazines and newspapers.Advertisements for cable TV and international maga-zines and newspapers are not regulated.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Advertising before, during or after children’sprograms is prohibited on television. Advertisementsmay not appear in publications targeted at personsunder 18 years.Advertising in certain locationsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Billboard and outdoor wall advertising isrestricted.Sales to minorsSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years, but only in state-owned facilities. Thereis no national law prohibiting the sale of tobacco prod-ucts to minors.Smoking on ferriesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: There is no domestic or international watertransport.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in covered publicplaces.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: A health warning must occupy at least 5% ofthe advertisement space or 3 seconds of broadcasttime.Label design on packagingSource: WHO/EUR/02/5041305Comment: Regulations apply to the placing of themessage, content and language.

VanuatuAdvertising in certain mediaSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: Advertising is not allowed on radio,television, newspapers, magazines or other media.Advertising to certain audiencesSource: WPRO (2000)Advertising in certain locationsSource: WPRO (2000)Sales to minors law:Source: WPRO (2000)Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: Judith Mackay, WPR/WG/TOH/NCE(1)/INF./8(1990); WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Comment: Smoking is banned in some governmentbuildings; however, smoking is prohibited only byadministrative measures or on a voluntary basis in thebuildings of the Ministry of Health and at meetings ofother Government agencies.Smoking in private worksitesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: WPRO (2000)Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: Judith Mackay, WPR/WG/TOH/NCE(1)/INF./8(1990); WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3Smoking on international air flightsSource: Judith Mackay, WPR/WG/TOH/NCE(1)/INF./8(1990); WHO/TOH/CLH/90.3

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VenezuelaAdvertising in certain mediaSource: Maxwell ReportComment: Advertisement is banned on television andradio.Advertising in certain locationsSource: PAHO (1992), ERC (1999), WHO RegionalOffice for the AmericasComment: Cigarette advertising is prohibited at sportsfacilities. Restrictions apply to billboard advertisements.Advertisement content or designLaw: Decree No. 849 of 21 November 1980 prohibiting,with effect from 1 January 1981, the transmission bytelevision stations of any commercial advertising whichdirectly or indirectly encourages the consumption ofcigarettes and other products derived from tobaccomanufactureSource: IDHL (1982) 33 (3): 499, PAHO (1992), USDAPlace of salesLaw: Decree No. 7 issued by the Government of theFederal District of Caracas (May 1990)Source: ERC (1999)Comment: Cigarette sales in hospitals and schools areprohibited.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDASmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Resolution of 1985 of the Venezuelan Institute ofSocial Security prohibiting smoking in administrativeand medical care facilitiesSource: Roemer, R. (1993)Smoking on busesLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDASmoking on trainsLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDASmoking in taxisLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDASmoking on ferriesLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDASmoking on domestic air flightsLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDA

Smoking in other public placesLaw: Regulations of 1979 under the Law of 13September 1978Source: Roemer, R. (1993), USDAComment: Smoking is prohibited in buildings wheregroups of people gather, such as waiting rooms in the-aters and cinemas, hospitals and other health facilities,sports arenas, and other designated places. Smokingfacilities may be set aside and no-smoking signs mustbe posted accordingly. Managers are responsible forcompliance with the ban.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Law of 13 September 1978 prescribing the tax oncigarettes and tobacco products (effective 27 August1979)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Cigarette advertisements must display thesame health warning as cigarette packs.Package health warning/messageLaw: Law of 13 September 1978 prescribing the tax oncigarettes and tobacco products (effective 27 August1979)Source: IDHL (1979) 30 (4): 925, PAHO (1992)Comment: The health warning “Cigarette smoking hasbeen determined to be harmful to your health” must beprinted on domestic and imported cigarettes.Label design on packagingLaw: Law of 13 September 1978 prescribing the tax oncigarettes and tobacco products (effective 27 August1979)Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning shall appear exclusively on oneside of the pack. The warning must be written incharacters of a minimum size of 2 mm.National tobacco control committeeLaw: Resolution of 23 October 1984 establishing aStanding Honorary National Council attached to theDivision of Chronic Disease of the Ministry [of Healthand Social Welfare] for studying health problemsassociated with smoking and with a view to formulatingpolicies for the prevention of smoking and the organicdiseases resulting there fromSource: IDHL (1986) 37 (2): 276 -277Tobacco control education/promotionSource: TMA (2002)Comment: The National Antismoking Program,sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,promotes anti-smoking campaigns and educationalmaterials.

Viet NamAdvertising in certain mediaSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Advertising to certain audiencesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Advertising in certain locationsSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Sponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesLaw: Commercial LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Sponsorship may not be intended forpersons under 26 years of age.Sponsorship advertising of eventsLaw: Commercial LawSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Tobacco companies are forbidden to displaytheir names on sponsorship material.Sales to minorsSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobacco prod-ucts is 18 years.

Place of salesLaw: Government Circular (Ministry of Trade) dated 9September 1999 (taking effect 90 days later)Source: A. Jenny Foreit, Tobacco Free KidsComment: Tobacco products may not be sold onstreets, at State agencies, hospitals, schools, theaters orsporting centers.Vending machinesLaw: Government Circular (Ministry of Trade) dated 9September 1999 (taking effect 90 days later)Source: A. Jenny Foreit, Tobacco Free KidsFree productsLaw: Trade LawSource: NATIONSComment: Commercially initiated free distribution ofcigarettes and similar marketing methods of tobaccoproducts to children under 16 years is prohibited.Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Source: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking in private worksitesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Comment: Smoking is prohibited in indoor workingareas.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking on busesSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking on trainsSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Smoking on international air flightsSource: ERC (1999)Comment: Smoking is banned by voluntary provision onaircraft flights under 2.5 hours by Air Viet Nam.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (1999)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in crowded spaceswith limited ventilation.Package health warning/messageSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The health warning “Smoking damages yourhealth” must appear on all packs.Label design on packagingSource: WPRO (2000)Comment: The health warning must be written in text noless than 2 mm, be in a contrast color to the pack andbe written on the front, back or side of the pack.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: http://www.tobaccofreeasia.net/Amount of tarSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of nicotineSource: WPRO (2000)Amount of other ingredients/constituentsSource: WPRO (2000)National tobacco control committeeLaw: Decision Number 240/BYT-QD dated 10 May 1989Source: Dr. Nguyen Cu Dong, National Institute of TBand Respiratory DiseasesComment: A guide board for tobacco control programunder the Ministry of Health has been established.

West Bank and Gaza StripSponsorship or promotion for certain audiencesSource: EMROComment: Sponsorship of sporting or artistic events isbanned.Smoking in other public placesSource: EMROComment: Smoking is banned in enclosed public places.

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Label design on packagingSource: ERC (1999)Comment: The health warning must be written inArabic.

YemenAdvertising in certain locationsLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1995Source: NATIONSComment: Advertisements may not appear on publictransport vehicles or within the vehicle.Smoking in private worksitesLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1995Source: IDHL (2002)Comment: Buildings must have well ventilated andclearly indicated areas for smokers.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1997Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in health care facilitiesLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1996Source: ERC (2001)Smoking in other public placesLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1998Source: ERC (2001)Comment: Smoking is prohibited in all places whereofficial meetings are held. No restrictions in sportsfacilities exist.Advertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1995Source: IDHL (2002)Comment: Advertisement is prohibited without thewarning “Smoking damages health and is a direct causeof cancer, and heart, lung and arterial disease.”Package health warning/messageLaw: letter from the Ministry of Trade in October 1992Source: ERC (2001)Comment: The original 1983 warning reads “HealthWarning: Smoking is harmful to health.”Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: The rotational warnings used must be inArabic and written on the side of the cigarette pack.Tobacco control education/promotionLaw: Decree No. 136 of 6 September 1998Source: IDHL (2002)Comment: The audiovisual and written media are tocontribute to a campaign to raise public awareness ofthe dangers of smoking.

ZambiaAdvertising in certain mediaLaw: Statutory Instrument No. 163, 1992 (enacted byParliament)Source: Ministry of Health, WHO/AFRO Conference onTobacco, 1999Comment: Tobacco advertising in mass media isprohibited.Sales to minorsLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 16 years.Free productsLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking Society

Smoking in government buildings (incl. worksites)Law: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking in private worksitesLaw: Factories ActSource: Ministry of Health, WHO/AFRO Conference onTobacco, 1999Comment: Non-smoking zones in factories are requiredto prevent fires.Smoking in educational facilitiesLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking in health care facilitiesLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking on busesLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking on trainsLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking on ferriesLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietyLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietySmoking in other public placesLaw: The Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992(Health Regulations-Statutory Instrument No. 163 of1992; Dated 7 December 1992Source: IDHL (1993) 44 (4): 625, Amy Kabwe, ZambiaAnti-Smoking SocietyAdvertising health warnings/messagesLaw: Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Advertisements must display the warning“Warning: Tobacco is Harmful to Health.”Package health warning/messageLaw: Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992,Regulation 3Source: TMA (2002)Comment: Each tobacco product pack must display thefollowing warning: “WARNING: TOBACCO IS HARMFULTO HEALTH.”Label design on packagingLaw: Public Health (Tobacco) Regulations, 1992,Regulation 3Source: TMA (2002)Comment: The warning must be printed on both sidesof the large surface area of the pack in bold lettersagainst a contrasting background.

ZimbabweAdvertising in certain mediaSource: TMA (2002)Comment: Television advertising is prohibited byvoluntary agreement.Sales to minorsLaw: Public Health (Control of Tobacco) Regulations,Statutory Instrument 264 of 2002Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Comment: The minimum age to purchase tobaccoproducts is 18 years.Smoking in private worksitesSource: Ministry of Health, WHO/AFRO Conference onTobacco, 1999Comment: Theaters, cinemas, supermarkets andpharmacies do not allow smoking on their premises byvoluntary agreement.Smoking in educational facilitiesSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Smoking in health care facilitiesSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Smoking on trainsSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Smoking in taxisSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Smoking on ferriesSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Smoking on domestic air flightsSource: Wendy Ritch, GLOBALink, November 1999Comment: Voluntary bans exist on Air Zimbabwe.Smoking in restaurantsSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Comment: Managers may designate an area within thepremise where smoking is permitted.Smoking in other public placesSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Restrictions on smoking in public placesstem from safety regulations rather than anti-smokinginitiatives.Advertising health warnings/messagesSource: http://allafrica.com/stories/200211140478.html.Package health warning/messageSource: ERC (2001)Comment: By voluntary code, a health warning appearson cigarette packets. The health warning is as follows:“Smoking may be Hazardous to your Health.”Label design on packagingSource: ERC (2001)Comment: By voluntary agreement, the health warningsare printed on the sides of the pack occupying approxi-mately 50% of available space and using standard text.Ingredient/constituent information on package labelSource: TMA (2002)Comment: By voluntary agreement, the levels of tar andnicotine must be printed on packs.Amount of tarSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Tar levels are printed on cigarette packagesby voluntary code.Amount of nicotineSource: ERC (2001)Comment: Nicotine levels are printed on cigarettepackages by voluntary code.

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