Law Guide
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.
Overall Policy
This section includes laws and policy documents relating to public health and tobacco control.
Read MoreAdvertising, promotion & sponsorship
Laws governing the advertising and promotion of tobacco products
Read MoreAgriculture
The growth and cultivation of raw tobacco in Europe is governed by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Read MoreBroadcasting guidelines
The rules and regulations regarding the portrayal of smoking and tobacco products in the broadcast media.
Read MoreConsumer protection
The EU General Products Directive covers items such as cigarette lighters.
Read MoreProduct regulation and labelling
This section includes laws covering standardised packaging, health warnings, and e-cigarettes
Read MoreSmokefree places
The laws governing smoking in public places and in private vehicles when children are present.
Read MoreSmoking cessation
Regulations regarding the provision of stop smoking services and medicinal aids to quitting
Read MoreTaxation, Customs and Excise
The laws relating to tobacco tax and measures to combat the illicit trade in tobacco
Read MoreYouth access
Laws restricting youth access to tobacco including the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco
Read MoreInternational
Government policy on international tobacco control and the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Read MoreRecent Posts
Smoking and Respiratory Disease
Smoking cessation is one of the most effective ways to prevent respiratory diseases and also one of the most effective …
Supporting smokers to quit can help tackle surge in poor mental health
1 August 2020 Supporting smokers to quit can help tackle surge in poor mental health New findings from the YouGov …All Party Group urges Government to keep its foot on the pedal and publish plan to deliver a smokefree future
22 July 2020 All Party Group urges Government to keep its foot on the pedal and publish plan to deliver …ASH response to the LGA statement on banning smoking outside pubs and cafes PLUS polling data
18 July 2020 Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) backs calls from local government and parliamentarians to prohibit smoking immediately …Regional press releases: A million people have stopped smoking since the COVID pandemic hit Britain
15 July 2020 See below for the latest estimates of how many people have stopped smoking since the COVID pandemic …
