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See the latest information about the status of tobacco policies and facts about the tobacco epidemic in Brazil:

• Tobacco Policy Status | Tobacco Burden Facts

• Status da Política de Tabagismo | Fatos sobre o Ônus do Tabagismo

Brazil is among the top exporters of tobacco in the world providing 465,981 metric tons of tobacco leaf each year to smokers around the world. 27.8% of males and 14% of females are smokers. 96,705 million cigarettes are produced in the country every year. Tobacco companies in the country heavily and successfully target female smokers who comprise 54% of all new smokers.

Brazil ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on November 3, 2005. It is recognized as having among the strongest and most compelling tobacco product labeling standards in the world. It has been called a model for other countries in this respect with 100% of one of the largest sides of cigarette packs sold to Brazilian smokers containing aggressive health warnings. Labeling is graphic - often depicting individuals in advanced stages of tobacco related illness - and includes clear and specific warning messages highlighting the health affects of tobacco use.

Advertising of tobacco products is restricted to certain times of the day, specifically the late evening to the early morning hours. All ads contain a statement describing the health affects attributed to tobacco use.

Legislation mandates that smoking in public places be restricted to designated areas with appropriate ventilation.

Taxes are reported to make up from 65.6% to 81.68% of the price of tobacco products in the country.

Sources: WHO, Euromonitor, ACS: Tobacco Atlas (second edition), National Health Surveillance Service Agency (ANVISA), FCA

Related Information

Aliança de Controle do Tabagismo

American Cancer Society Tobacco Control Country Profile, Brazil

The Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control Country Data, Brazil

National Health Surveillance Service Agency (ANVISA)

Tobacco Control Groups - Brazil

• Associação de Controle do Tabagismo, Promoção da Saúde e dos Direitos Humanos
• ACT – Alliance for the Control of Tobacco Use
• Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA)

Relevant Laws

(all available at: http://www.anvisa.gov.br/eng/legis/index.htm#5)

Resolution - RDC n^o 15, of January 15, 2003
– Regulates tobacco product advertising

Resolution - RDC n^o 46, of March 28, 2001
– Regulates tar and nicotine levels

Resolution - RDC n^o 335, of November 21, 2003
– Regulates tobacco warning labels

Resolution - RDC n^o 346, of December 2, 2003
– Regulates the listing of tobacco products

Law 10.167 - December 27, 2000
– Provides for restrictions on the use and advertising of smoking products