Smoke-free eating and drinking establishments
From 1 June 2005 all pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sweden are smoke-free
In May 2004 the Riksdag adopted the bill on smoke-free eating and drinking establishments. This means that from 1 June 2005 all pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sweden are smoke-free. Read more under the heading "Smoke-free restaurants, pubs and cafés".
Ministry responsible
Cornerstones of the Swedish tobacco policy 1-5
1. Smoke-free restaurants, pubs and cafés
From 1 June 2005 all restaurants, pubs and cafés in Sweden are smoke-free
2. Support to people wishing to stop smoking
The Swedish Government wants to increase access to smoking cessation.
3. Smoke-free public premises
For many years, the only public premises in which smoking was still allowed were cafés, restaurants, bars and similar places serving food and drinks.
4. Legislation, taxes and other instruments
Policy instruments to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco include legislation, information and economic policy measures.
5. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The purpose of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is to limit tobacco consumption and the growing ill-health caused by tobacco.
