Honduras became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on May 17, 2005.

 

Smoke Free Places: Consumption of tobacco-derived products, which includes smoked and smokeless tobacco products and e-cigarettes, is banned in all workplaces, public places, and all public transportation (including terminals).  The law contains two very limited exceptions: the law permits the consumption of tobacco-derived products in cigar factories and spaces where tobacco tasting takes place (although minors are not allowed to enter these places). There are also some restrictions on smoking in outdoor places, including in outdoor stadiums and any public or private space at fewer than two meters from where people gather or pass through.

 

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: All tobacco advertising and promotion by radio, television, written media, and billboards is prohibited.  Bans on tobacco advertising and promotion do not extend to point of sale, retail display, or internet communications. There are some restrictions on tobacco sponsorship and the publicity of such sponsorship.

 

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Under the law, all tobacco-derived products must have graphic health warnings occupying 50 percent of both the front and back of packages.  The text of each warning must occupy at least 25 percent of the total area devoted to the health warning.  Warnings must be rotated and modified annually.  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 Honduras are well below these recommendations.