tcrc European tobacco control country profiles database 2000 Republic of Macedonia

National tobacco control provisions*


B = Banned, R= Restricted, V = voluntary provision, X = Provision

Advertising and sponsorship
Advertising ban (radio & television)
X Media type or advertising strategies can not be used to advertise tobacco in accordance with national legislations and/or regulations.

Sales and distribution restrictions
Sales or distribution to minors prohibited
X Individuals under a certain age may not purchase cigarettes or another tobacco product according to national legislation and/or regulations.

Tobacco product regulations
Health warning on tobacco packaging
X National laws and/or regulations mandate printed health warnings on tobacco product packaging.
Ingredient disclosure on packaging
X National laws and/or regulations mandate printed disclosure of, at minimum, the tar and nicotine yields per cigarette on tobacco product packaging.

Smoke-free indoor air restrictions
Educational facilities
R Smoking is restricted, but not prohibited in educational facilities according to national legislation and/or regulations.
Health care facilities
R Smoking is restricted, but not prohibited in health care facilities according to national legislation and/or regulations.
Public transportation
R Smoking is restricted, but not prohibited in public transportation vehicles according to national legislation and/or regulations.
Other public places
X Provision included in legislation and/or regulations.



Source: M. A. Corrao, G. E. Guindon, N. Sharma, D. F. Shokoohi, eds. Tobacco control country profiles. Atlanta : The American Cancer Society, 2000. Published for the 11th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health.


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