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Tobacco in Colombia 

Antitobacco Legislation Approved

A controversial antitobacco law was passed on 17 June 2009, consistent with the guidelines established by the World Health Organisation. The primary objective of the law is to prevent sales to and consumption by minors, by way of prohibitive advertising and sponsorship restrictions in addition to a number of sales controls, including the outlawing of single-unit sales and of packs containing fewer than 10 cigarettes. Other antitobacco legislation based on Resolution 1956 (2008), which seeks to establish 100% smoke-free environments, is still under discussion.

Sales of Low Tar Cigarettes Expected to Decelerate due to Changes in Law

While volume sales of both high tar and mid tar cigarettes experienced dramatic declines over the review period, prompting an increase in the consumption of low tar varieties, forecasts would suggest a notable deceleration in low tar sales also. Restrictions on consumption and sales imposed by Colombia’s antitobacco law will likely result in fewer new and occasional smokers.

Tobacco Tax Reform Announced in 2009

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