Sudan

Tobacco Control Policies

Sudan became party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on January 29, 2006.

Smoke Free Places: The law restricts tobacco consumption in indoor workplaces, public places, and in public transport to smoking rooms meeting certain conditions. These conditions cannot be met in some forms of public transport, such as taxis and commercial aircraft, meaning these forms of transport are 100% smoke free.

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Although the law prohibits all direct and indirect advertising and promotion of tobacco products, the law does not define these terms, making the scope of the ban uncertain. The law prohibits sponsorship of activities, but not sponsorship to individuals or groups/organizations.

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: The law requires text and pictorial health warnings covering 75 percent of the principal display areas. These warnings must be rotated annually.

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 Sudan are below these recommendations.

SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENTS COMPLETE SMOKING BAN
Health-care facilities No
Private offices No
Primary and secondary schools No
Public transport No
Universities No
Restaurants No
Governmental facilities No
Bars and Pubs No
Can subnational jurisdictions enact more stringent smoking restrictions? Yes
BANS ON TOBACCO ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, AND SPONSORSHIP
Domestic TV and radio Yes
Promotional discounts Uncertain
Domestic magazines and newspapers Yes
Non-tobacco products or services with tobacco brand names Yes
Outdoor advertising Yes
Tobacco products with non-tobacco brand names Yes
Point-of-sale advertising Yes
Paid placement in media Uncertain
Retail product display No
Financial sponsorship, including corporate social responsibility Yes
Internet advertising Yes
Publicity of sponsorships Yes
Free distribution Yes
HEALTH WARNINGS ON SMOKED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Text warnings describe health impacts Uncertain
Number of published warnings at any given time Uncertain
Warnings include a picture or graphic Yes
Warnings required to rotate Required
% of principal display areas covered (front and back) 75%
Warnings are written in the principal language(s) Yes
Front 75%
Ban on misleading packaging and labeling Yes
Back 75%
Health warnings on smokeless tobacco products Yes
TOBACCO TAXATION AND PRICE
PRICE OF MOST SOLD BRAND, PACK OF 20 CIGARETTES TAXES ON MOST SOLD BRAND (% OF RETAIL PRICE)
In country currency 700.00 SDG
Total taxes 73%
In US dollars 1.24 USD
Total excise 62%

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: October 6, 2023