Indoor places
The indoor ban also covers waterpipes/shisha and other smoking products, including non-tobacco smoking products.
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Smoking rules in Brazil
What the law says about smoking here, with country and regional detail.
Brazil's smoke-free rule also covers partially enclosed collective spaces; walls, partitions, roofs, awnings or similar coverings can make an area legally enclosed. · The indoor ban also covers waterpipes/shisha and other smoking products, including non-tobacco smoking products. · E-cigarettes/vapes are treated as smoking products and cannot be used in enclosed collective public or private places.
Frequently asked questions
The detailed legal rules appear below.
Detailed smoking rules and exceptions
Outdoor places
Brazil's smoke-free rule also covers partially enclosed collective spaces; walls, partitions, roofs, awnings or similar coverings can make an area legally enclosed.
Hotels & hospitality
No specific published rule documented for this area.
Airports & transport
No specific published rule documented for this area.
Tobacco sales
Brazil allows tobacco-product sampling in specially isolated and ventilated specialist retail areas under strict conditions.
Indoor places
PROHIBITED
The indoor ban also covers waterpipes/shisha and other smoking products, including non-tobacco smoking products.
The indoor ban also covers waterpipes/shisha and other smoking products, including non-tobacco smoking products.
Legal reference: Decreto 8.262/2014
PROHIBITED
E-cigarettes/vapes are treated as smoking products and cannot be used in enclosed collective public or private places.
E-cigarettes/vapes are treated as smoking products and cannot be used in enclosed collective public or private places.
Legal reference: Decreto 8.262/2014; RDC 855/2024
Outdoor places
PROHIBITED
Brazil's smoke-free rule also covers partially enclosed collective spaces; walls, partitions, roofs, awnings or similar coverings can make an area legally enclosed.
Brazil's smoke-free rule also covers partially enclosed collective spaces; walls, partitions, roofs, awnings or similar coverings can make an area legally enclosed.
Legal reference: Decreto 8.262/2014 implementing Lei 9.294/1996
Tobacco sales
CONDITIONAL
Brazil allows tobacco-product sampling in specially isolated and ventilated specialist retail areas under strict conditions.
Brazil allows tobacco-product sampling in specially isolated and ventilated specialist retail areas under strict conditions.
Conditions: Räumliche Abtrennung, Kennzeichnung, Lüftung/Absaugung.
Legal reference: Lei 12.546/2011; Decreto 8.262/2014; Portaria Interministerial 2.647/2014