Uzbekistan became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on August 13, 2012.

Smoke Free Places: Smoking is prohibited in an enumerated list of public places, workplaces, and public transport. However, specially designated smoking areas or rooms are allowed outside or in isolated buildings and structures that are not part of the public place or workplace. There is an exception for airports, in which designated smoking rooms are allowed within the airport in the area designated for checked-in passengers. In addition, smoking is allowed “in the inoperative train cars of trains” and “in the rear part of the decks of river vessels.” Smoking is prohibited in outdoor public squares, parks and beaches.

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: There is a ban on tobacco advertising; however, many types of tobacco promotion may escape the ban. There are some restrictions on tobacco sponsorship and the publicity of such sponsorship.

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: All tobacco product packages must carry a combined picture/text health warning that occupies at least 40 percent of the front and back of the package. Warnings must be updated no more than once every five years. Beginning February 2024, the health warning will increase to 65 percent and misleading packaging and labeling, including terms such as 'low tar content’, 'mild’, 'very mild’, 'soft’, 'extra’, 'ultra’, and 'thin’ and other signs, will be 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 Uzbekistan are well below these recommendations.