Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, 2068 (2011)
सुर्तीजन्य पदार्थ (नियन्त्रण तथा नियमन गर्ने) ऐन, २०६८
Issued by Parliament of Nepal · 2011
In short: Nepal's tobacco control law. It bans smoking in public places, bans tobacco advertising and requires large pictorial health warnings on packs.
Overview
Passed to put the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control into domestic law, the Act controls where tobacco can be used, how it is sold and how it is packaged. Nepal is known for having some of the largest pictorial health warnings in the world.
Key provisions
- Smoking and tobacco use are banned in public places, workplaces and public transport.
- Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship are banned.
- Tobacco may not be sold to people under 18 or to pregnant women, or near schools and health facilities.
- Large pictorial health warnings are required on tobacco packaging.
Why it matters
Tobacco is a leading risk factor for NCDs in Nepal. Enforcing this Act is one of the most cost-effective prevention measures available.
What it means for practitioners
- Health facility premises must be tobacco-free. Display the required signs.
- Combine brief cessation advice with referral to quit services.
Frequently asked questions
Is smoking banned in public places in Nepal?
Yes. The Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act 2068 bans smoking in public places, workplaces and public transport.
Related guides
Editorial summary by PHC-Nepal for education only. It is not legal advice. Laws may be amended, so always check the official text.