Mexico
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See the latest information about the status of tobacco policies and facts about the tobacco epidemic in Mexico:
A smoker in Mexico will consume 733 cigarettes each year. The country imports 22,877 metric tons of tobacco leaf each year, much of which will be used to produce the 48,850 million cigarettes manufactured annually. 12.9% of males and 4.7% of females are smokers in Mexico. Increasingly, more women are becoming smokers.
Mexico ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on May 28, 2004. Smoking is not heavily regulated in public areas: Smoking is ‘not allowed’ on flights of 90 minutes or less, or in education establishments, government buildings, healthcare facilities, public transportation, and working areas.
Mexico is gradually improving the implementation of tobacco taxation guidelines in compliance with FCTC recommendations. Legislation meant to raise special taxes on cigarettes from the current 110% to 130% failed in 2005. However, as of 2007 the taxation on manufactured tobacco products rose to 140% and is slated to increase to a further 160% by 2009.
Advertising of tobacco products is restricted, particularly through mediums easily accessible to children and adolescents. Mexico continues to work toward stronger policies governing its tobacco product health warning labels. Cigarette packs contain warnings that cover 50% of each side although warnings are words-only and contain no graphic images as recommended in FCTC guidelines.
Sources: WHO, Euromonitor, ACS: Tobacco Atlas (second edition), FCA, Legal: ANEXO 1-Internal document, Mexico situation overview Jul07
Related Information
American Cancer Society Tobacco Control Country Profile, Mexico
The Framework Convention Alliance for Tobacco Control Country Data, Mexico
Tobacco Control Groups - Mexico
- Alianza Contra el Tabaco, A.C.
- Asociacion Mexicana de Estudios Para la Defensa del Consumidor
- Fundación InterAmericana del Corazón México A.C. (InterAmerican Heart Foundation Mexico)
- Mexican Public Health Society
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
- Secretaria de Salud/Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica (INSP)
Relevant Law
Law of General Import and Export Taxes, January 18, 2002
Added Value Tax Law, December 29, 1978
General Health Law, 1984
- Article 276 - regulates tobacco warning labels
- Article 309 - regulates tobacco advertising