Swiss parliament moves closer to partial ban of tobacco ads
March 04, 2025 by swissinfo.ch
Swiss parliament moves closer to partial ban of tobacco ads
Swiss parliament progresses towards a partial ban on tobacco ads, focusing on print media. The National Council approved restrictions with some leniencies, including banning ads in print media except in sections for adults and locations inaccessible to minors. Discussions on sponsorship regulations will resume next week. The initiative aims to prohibit tobacco ads accessible to children as approved by a majority of voters in 2022. The revised law targets print media, youth events, and sponsorships, aligning with European standards.
23.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.7 million current smokers in Switzerland.
SOURCE: GSTHR
