Côte d'Ivoire became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on November 11, 2010.
Smoke Free Places: Smoking is banned in all indoor and outdoor public places, all indoor workplaces, and on public transport.
Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: The law contains a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising and promotion. All forms of tobacco sponsorship are prohibited.
Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Plain packaging is required for all tobacco products. All tobacco product packaging is required to display combined text and picture warnings that occupy 70 percent of the front and back of the package. There are two picture/text warnings, each of which must be displayed for 12 months (consecutively). After two years, the set of warnings must be updated. Misleading packaging and labeling, including terms such as “low-tar,” “mild,” “light,” “ultra-light,” “gold,” and “duo,” 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 Côte d'Ivoire 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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Point-of-sale advertising
Yes
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Paid placement in media
Yes
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Retail product display
Yes
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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
1
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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)
70%
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Warnings are written in the principal language(s)
Yes
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Front
70%
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Ban on misleading packaging and labeling
Yes
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Back
70%
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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
800.00
XOF
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Total taxes
39%
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In US dollars
1.24
USD
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Total excise
24%
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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, 2023. Available at: www.who.int/teams/health-promotion/tobacco-control/global-tobacco-report-2023
Last updated: May 7, 2025