Portugal Government Declares Generation Smoke-Free by 2040

May.12.2023

Portugal announces plan to become smoke-free by 2040, including banning flavored tobacco products and expanding smoking bans.

On May 10, the Portuguese government announced its commitment to achieving a smoke-free generation by 2040. They stated that they will be approving an amendment this week to incorporate the European Union's directive on heated tobacco products into Portuguese law. This amendment will prohibit the sale of heated tobacco products containing flavorings and expand smoke-free zones.

Regulation heats up tobacco products.

In response to the consumption of new tobacco products by young people, the Portuguese government is proposing amendments to the Tobacco Law to restrict smoking behavior and the sale of tobacco products, with the aim of reducing tobacco use and achieving the "smoke-free generation" plan by 2040. These amendments will be presented to Parliament.

From October 2023, Portugal will prohibit the sale of heated tobacco products containing flavorings. In addition, the new law will classify heated tobacco products in the same way as traditional tobacco and require health warning labels with both text and images on their packaging.

The proposed amendment to the bill introduces the following major changes:

Starting from October 23, 2023, heated tobacco products will be treated the same as traditional tobacco products in terms of odor, taste, and health warnings. Smoking will be prohibited in and around public spaces such as healthcare facilities, educational institutions, sports stadiums, stations, stops, and public transportation drop-off points. Except for airports, train stations, bus stations, seaports, and riverports, new smoking areas will not be created in enclosed areas where smoking is already prohibited. The ban on tobacco sales will be expanded to most smoke-free areas, and the definition of spaces where vending machines are allowed will be redefined, requiring a minimum distance of 300 meters from educational facilities. Changes to the tobacco sales ban will take effect in January 2025. The goal is to reduce tobacco use among the public.

The Portuguese government has stated that implementing effective measures to reduce tobacco use is part of their public policy. According to estimates from the government, approximately 13,500 people died in 2019 due to tobacco-related illnesses, and on average, smokers live 10 years less than non-smokers.

The Portuguese government plans to ban advertisements for tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco products in order to create a smoke-free environment for younger generations. Currently, Portugal has one of the lowest cigarette prices in Western Europe at around 5 euros ($5.50) per pack. Some argue that the government should increase tobacco taxes, but Health Minister Manuel Pizarro believes that excessively high prices will only encourage smuggling.

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