ANVISA Resolution No. 46 of March 28, 2001 (as amended)
COMMENTS: ANVISA Resolution No. 46 of March 28, 2001 (as amended by ANVISA Resolution No. 335 of November 24, 2003) prohibited the use of terms such as light, soft, mild, or any other term that could mislead consumers as to the levels contained in the cigarettes in question. In addition, it established the maximum percentage of tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide allowed. This resolution was repealed by ANVISA Resolution No. 14 of March 15, 2012.
To the best of our knowledge, all laws provided here are in effect as of August 31, 2024 unless otherwise noted.