Slovenia became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on June 13, 2005.

Smoke Free Places: In most indoor workplaces, indoor public places, and public transport, smoking is restricted to designated smoking rooms. Such rooms must be exclusively for smoking, may not exceed more than 20 percent of the total surface area, and must meet other technical requirements. Designated smoking rooms, however, are not permitted in childcare and educational facilities and most healthcare facilities; as a result, these places are smoke free. Designated smoking rooms will be eliminated beginning December 31, 2025. However, exceptions will remain for designated smoking areas in 1) areas specially designated for smokers in accommodation facilities and other providers of overnight stays, 2) senior citizens’ homes and prisons in areas not intended for common use, if only smokers reside there, 3) areas specially designated for smokers in psychiatric hospitals and specially designated for smokers at other treatment providers for mentally ill patients. Further, there is an exception permitting smoking in cultural facilities if part of the performance.  

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: The law prohibits direct and indirect advertising and promoting the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and related products. In addition, the law prohibits promotional gifts, coupons, vouchers, etc. Although sponsorship by the tobacco industry is not completely prohibited, publicity of the sponsorship is prohibited.

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Plain packaging is required for all packaging of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco beginning January 1, 2020. Combined picture and textual health warnings are required to appear on 65 percent of the front and back of smoked tobacco product packaging. Rotation is required every 12 months. In addition, messages are required on 50 percent of each lateral side. On smokeless tobacco products other than products for oral use (which is banned), a text-only health warning must cover 30 percent of the front and back of packaging. Misleading packaging and labeling, which could include terms such as “light” and “low tar” and other signs, is 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 Slovenia are below these recommendations.