A new government consultation could see cigars sold in plain packaging across Britain, following the model already applied to cigarettes.
Since April, anyone born after January 1, 2009, has been permanently prohibited from purchasing tobacco products.
The final cohort able to buy cigarettes legally comprises those born in 2008.
With smoking rates already declining to historic lows, officials are exploring whether extending standardised packaging to cigars might further reduce consumption of tobacco products.
Under existing regulations for cigarettes, products must be stored out of sight and cannot feature promotional branding or distinctive colouring.
Research indicates that such measures have contributed to decreasing tobacco usage across the country.
Cigars have traditionally represented a smaller segment of the tobacco market compared to cigarettes.
Unlike cigarettes, which have faced decades of public health restrictions, cigars have remained largely exempt from standardised packaging requirements until now.
The proposed legislation would mandate that all cigar packaging sold in Britain adopt an identical appearance.
The specified colour, Pantone 448C, describes a muted, dark, matte brown shade.
Only the brand name would be permitted, appearing up to three times in a standardised typeface at a specified size, with only the initial letter capitalised.
All imagery, logos, and additional colours would be prohibited.
Health authorities argue that such measures could limit the appeal of tobacco products and discourage new users from taking up smoking.
Critics of the proposals suggest that the regulations may have minimal practical impact given cigars’ existing niche status in the market.