Cabo Verde became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on January 2, 2006.

Smoke Free Places: Smoking is prohibited in public transport; government facilities; healthcare facilities; daycares, nurseries, and other places that cater to children under the age of 18; educational institutions; sports venues, stadiums, and gymnasiums; garages and gasoline stations; covered public transportation terminals and stops; and addiction rehabilitation centers. In other listed enclosed and semi-enclosed public places and workplaces - including bars, restaurants, airports, and water-transportation terminals - smoking is restricted to designated areas. Smoking is prohibited in nature parks, within three meters from enclosed public places, and around the perimeter of semi-enclosed public places.

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: There is a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising and sponsorship. However, some promotional activity may escape the ban due to the definition of advertising. For example, it is unclear whether promotions with a tobacco product purchase are allowed. Although sponsorship by the tobacco industry is not completely prohibited, publicity of any permitted sponsorship is prohibited.

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: All tobacco products must carry a combined picture/text warning that occupies 50 percent of the front, 100 percent of the back, and 100 percent of the side of the tobacco product package. Because regulations have not yet been issued, rotation requirements are unclear. Misleading packaging and labeling, including terms such as ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, ‘low-tar’, and ‘slim’, 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 Cabo Verde are well below these recommendations.