“Cabinet is prepared to table its new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, which is likely to dramatically change things for smokers in South Africa. As well as extending its reach to the vaping industry, the threat of a ‘public cigarette ban’ also looms large. It’s since been reported that the Bill will be sent forward for processing ‘before the end of the year’, and covers the following: The Bill aims to bring e-cigarettes and vaping accessories under stricter regulations. It wants to limit the use, marketing, and sales of certain tobacco products in South Africa. What is more, this Bill gives provision to the government to implement their ‘100% public cigarette ban’. The Vapour Products Association of South Africa’s (VPASA) stated that, contrary to popular belief, the industry welcomes the introduction of regulatory frameworks”
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Smokers in SA face new restrictions – including a ‘public cigarette ban’
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