Last updated: July 28, 2023
Action Required for Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Not Banned
Disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditures
The law does not require disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditures. While there is a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, some forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship may escape the ban due to the definition of "tobacco advertising" and the lack of definition of "tobacco sponsorship." Therefore, to align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, such disclosure should be required.
Health warning messages required on permitted forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
There is a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship. However, the law does require warnings on direct or indirect advertising transmitted by audiovisual media, including cinema, open-access or subscription-based television, shows, movies, and the like produced in Cabo Verde or abroad.
Disclosed information readily available to the public
The law does not require disclosure to the government by the tobacco industry of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activities and expenditures. Therefore, there is no disclosed information to be made available to the public. To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should require disclosure by the tobacco industry to the government of information on advertising, promotion and sponsorship activity and expenditures and require that such information be made readily available to the public.
