Indonesia raises smoking age limit, will curb cigarette advertising

July 31, 2024 by businesstimes.com.sg

Indonesia raises smoking age limit, will curb cigarette advertising

Indonesia increased the minimum age for buying cigarettes from 18 to 21 to reduce smoking rates, with 70 million adult smokers in a country that produces tobacco. The regulation also bans single cigarette sales and advertising, with penalties for violations. Sales near schools and on social media are restricted, effective immediately. A significant percentage of smokers in Indonesia are aged 10 to 18. While some anti-smoking advocates see the regulations as insufficient, others believe stricter enforcement is necessary. The tobacco industry expressed concerns about the impact on their business. Indonesia has been raising tobacco product excise rates annually to deter smoking.


July 31, 2024 by aa.com.tr

Indonesia outlaws sale of cigarettes to under 21, online advertisements

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32.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 64.5 million current smokers in Indonesia 62.70% of men are current smokers but only 2.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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