This is a reference guide to tobacco related legislation, policy and voluntary agreements that apply in the UK, including European Union and international measures. Each section below deals with a different topic covered by the law.
This section includes laws and policy documents relating to public health and tobacco control.
Read MoreLaws governing the advertising and promotion of tobacco products
Read MoreThe growth and cultivation of raw tobacco in Europe is governed by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Read MoreThe rules and regulations regarding the portrayal of smoking and tobacco products in the broadcast media.
Read MoreThe EU General Products Directive covers items such as cigarette lighters.
Read MoreThis section includes laws covering standardised packaging, health warnings, and e-cigarettes
Read MoreThe laws governing smoking in public places and in private vehicles when children are present.
Read MoreRegulations regarding the provision of stop smoking services and medicinal aids to quitting
Read MoreThe laws relating to tobacco tax and measures to combat the illicit trade in tobacco
Read MoreLaws restricting youth access to tobacco including the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco
Read MoreGovernment policy on international tobacco control and the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
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