Laws
Ministry of Health Memo No. 00392 on Advertising
Note: This law has not been reviewed by our legal staff and was not relied upon for purposes of our analysis. We are providing it here for informational purposes only.
Law No. 12-2012 of July 4, 2012 on Tobacco Control
COMMENTS: Law No. 12-2012 is the primary piece of tobacco control legislation regulating smoke free places, packaging and labeling and tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
Decree No. 2018-216 of June 5, 2018 Concerning the Prohibition of Smoking in Places Used by the Public
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-216 clarifies the scope of the comprehensive ban on smoking in indoor public places, workplaces, and on public transport. In addition, the decree contains definitions for a number of key terms and specifies duties placed on the persons in charge of smoke free premises.
Decree No. 2018-218 of June 5, 2018 Implementing the Ban on Advertising and Promotion of Tobacco and Its Derived Products and Sale to Minors and By Minors
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-218 clarifies the scope of the comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship under Law No. 12-2012. In addition, the decree contains definitions for a number of key terms.
Decree No. 2018-217 of June 5, 2018 Concerning the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco and Its Derivative Products
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-217 contains implementing details for health warnings and messages required to appear on tobacco product packaging. However, an administrative order detailing the exact size, location/placement, and contents of the warnings has not yet been issued.
Decree No. 2022-483 of August 16, 2022 Establishing a Marking System for Tobacco Products Manufactured or Imported Into Congo
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Order No. 2853 of May 31, 2022 Banning the Manufacture, Import, Distribution, Possession, Sale or Giveaway of Flavor Capsule Cigarettes, Cigarettes with Characterizing Flavors, and Shisha
COMMENTS: Order No. 2853 prohibits flavor capsule cigarettes, cigarettes with characterizing flavors, and waterpipe tobacco (shisha).
Order No. 1351 of March 8, 2023 Setting the Mandatory Information Relating to the Marking of Tobacco Products Manufactured or Imported Into the Republic of Congo
COMMENTS: Order No. 1351 of March 8, 2023 was issued under Decree No. 2022-483 to implement the mandatory marking system for tobacco products manufactured or imported into the Republic of Congo. The order contains requirements related to health warnings and unique identifiers under the tracking and tracing system.
