Maurício Neves’ (PP-SP) proposal is similar to the initiative approved in the British Parliament for gradual elimination
The deputy (PP-SP) filed on Thursday (April 23, 2026) a bill to prohibit the sale of cigarettes in Brazil to those born after 2009. The proposal is similar to the British Parliament’s initiative, which prohibits sales to those born after January 1, 2009.
The project foresees that the minimum age for purchasing cigarettes, cigars and similar products will increase every year, starting in 2027. If approved, the minimum age allowed for purchase would be 19 years old in 2027, 20 years old in 2028 and so on. The idea is that the ban will affect all consumers over the years.
According to the text, in case of non-compliance with the rules, the establishment may suffer a fine, seizure of products and suspension of the operating license. Read the project (PDF – 102 kB).
TOBACCO AND VAPES BILL
The British Parliament the project on Monday (20 April) to establish a gradual strategy to eliminate cigarette consumption.
The proposal creates the concept of “smoke-free generation” by prohibiting permanently the sale of tobacco products to people born under January 1, 2009.
The text, proposed in November 2024, was approved by the country’s two legislative Houses: the Houses of Commons and Lords. With royal sanction, it will become valid law from January 1, 2027. Here is the of the project, in English (PDF – 7 MB).
Despite gradually end the legal sale of cigarettesthe proposal does not remove the right to purchase from those who can already legally purchase tobacco by the deadline – that is, people born before 2009, who will have 18 years old until December 31, 2026.
The intention of the project is to make the minimum purchase age progressively increase over the years.
The main focus of the law is the punishment of retailers those who fail to comply with the rule and adults who buy products for prohibited people, a practice known as proxy purchasing. Responsibility lies with the sales chain.
Despite being prevented from purchasing the product, people who fall within the restriction cannot be criminalized for smoking or carrying cigarettes.
The proposal does not treat possession of tobacco products purchased and brought from abroad as a crime, for example. The approved text does not specify whether there are penalties for travelers who carry the product within customs limits. Resale or supply to prohibited persons, however, may be sanctioned.
