Taiwan (China( is not a member of the World Health Organization and therefore cannot be a Party to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
Smoke Free Places: Smoking is prohibited in indoor workplaces jointly used by three or more persons; however, this prohibition does not apply to workplaces that are listed as public places. There are also some limitations on smoking in indoor public places such as schools, universities, cultural institutions, government buildings and places for indoor sports and entertainment. However, smoking is allowed in designated smoking rooms in other public places such as hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, cigar houses, bars, and nightclubs. Smoking is prohibited in public transportation vehicles and public transportation stations or passenger rooms, except in the international airport, which has smoking lounges. Sub-national jurisdictions may enact smoke free laws that are more stringent than the national law.
Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Most forms of tobacco advertising and promotion are prohibited. However, point of sale product displays are allowed with certain restrictions on display size and location. Some forms of promotion, such as retailer incentive programs, may also escape the ban. There are some restrictions on tobacco sponsorship and the publicity of such sponsorship.
Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Pictorial and text health warnings must occupy 50 percent of the front and back of the packaging of smoked tobacco products. There are eight authorized warnings and one authorized warning must appear on the front of the package and a different authorized warning must appear on the back. The warnings should be rotated so that all eight warnings appear with equal frequency. Misleading packaging and labeling, including 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 tax information from Taiwan (China) is currently unavailable.
| SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS COMPLETE SMOKING BAN | |
|---|---|
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Health-care facilities
Yes
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Private offices
No
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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
No
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Governmental facilities
Yes
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Bars and Pubs
No
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Can subnational jurisdictions enact more stringent smoking restrictions?
Yes
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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
No
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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
Yes
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Number of published warnings at any given time
8
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Warnings include a picture or graphic
Yes
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Warnings required to rotate
Required
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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
0.00
n/a
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Total taxes
0%
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In US dollars
0.00
USD
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Total excise
0%
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Sources:
SF, APS, PL: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Legal Website. Available at: www.tobaccocontrollaws.org
Last updated: February 11, 2024