Anti-Tobacco Legislation in France Smoking is one of the most widespread public health threats in the world. One of the most effective ways to combat this scourge is through legislation. French legislation is thus among the most advanced in this area and one of the most comprehensive in protecting nonsmokers and young people. Historically, it was the so-called Veil Law, passed in 1976, that laid the foundation for tobacco prevention in France. The Evin Law, which is certainly the best known, was enacted in 1991 and focused on protecting non-smokers by banning smoking in public places and tobacco advertising, and it enabled significant increases in tobacco prices. This last measure remains one of the most effective in combating smoking. Since 2003, the implementation of European directives has led to cigarette packs in France bearing health warnings that are stricter, more visible, and more dissuasive than before. It is through the enforcement of the law and its ongoing evolution that tobacco prevention will continue to improve in France.