Burundi became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on February 20, 2006.
Smoke Free Places: Smoking is banned in all indoor public places, all indoor workplaces, and on public transport. In addition, the law prohibits smoking in outdoor places where others are exposed to tobacco smoke.
Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: The law imposes a broad ban on tobacco advertising and promotion. There are some restrictions, however, on point of sale product display. Although publicity of sponsorship by the tobacco industry is prohibited, financial or other sponsorship by the tobacco industry has some restrictions.
Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Tobacco products must carry a combined text and picture warning that occupies no less than 50 percent of the front and back of the package. The rotation requirements are to be determined by order of the Minister of Public Health. As of the date of this review, the Minister of Public Health has not yet issued the orders. Misleading packaging and labeling, including terms such as "light," "ultra light," or "mild" and other signs, are prohibited.
Tobacco Taxation and Prices: The World Health Organization recommends raising tobacco excise taxes so that they account for at least 70 percent of retail prices. Tobacco excise taxes in Burundi are well below these recommendations.
| SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS COMPLETE SMOKING BAN | |
|---|---|
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Health-care facilities
Yes
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Private offices
Yes
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Primary and secondary schools
Yes
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Public transport
Yes
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Universities
Yes
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Restaurants
Yes
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Governmental facilities
Yes
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Bars and Pubs
Yes
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Can subnational jurisdictions enact more stringent smoking restrictions?
Uncertain
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| BANS ON TOBACCO ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND SPONSORSHIP | |
|---|---|
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Domestic TV and radio
Yes
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Promotional discounts
Yes
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Domestic magazines and newspapers
Yes
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Non-tobacco products or services with tobacco brand names
Yes
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Outdoor advertising
Yes
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Tobacco products with non-tobacco brand names
Yes
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Outdoor advertising (e.g., billboards, posters)
Yes
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Paid placement in media
Yes
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Retail product display
No
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Financial sponsorship, including corporate social responsibility
Yes
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Internet advertising
Yes
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Publicity of sponsorships
Yes
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Free distribution
Yes
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| HEALTH WARNINGS ON SMOKED TOBACCO PRODUCTS | |
|---|---|
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Text warnings describe health impacts
Uncertain
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Number of published warnings at any given time
Uncertain
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Warnings include a picture or graphic
Yes
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Warnings required to rotate
Uncertain
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% of principal display areas covered (front and back)
50%
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Warnings are written in the principal language(s)
Yes
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Front
50%
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Ban on misleading packaging and labeling
Yes
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Back
50%
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Health warnings on smokeless tobacco products
Yes
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| TOBACCO TAXATION AND PRICE | |
|---|---|
| PRICE OF MOST SOLD BRAND, PACK OF 20 CIGARETTES | TAXES ON MOST SOLD BRAND (% OF RETAIL PRICE) |
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In country currency
2000.00
BIF
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Total taxes
37%
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In US dollars
1.04
USD
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Total excise
22%
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Sources:
SF, APS, PL: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Legal Website. Available at: www.tobaccocontrollaws.org
Tax: WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2021. Available at: www.who.int/tobacco/global_report/en/
Last updated: September 17, 2019