Cabinet approves tougher rules on smoking
Scientist hails progress in the tobacco bill as a big win
26 September 2022 - 14:00
The cabinet has approved the long-awaited Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill for submission to parliament, a crucial step in the government’s plans to further restrict the promotion and use of tobacco.
The bill also seeks to regulate electronic cigarettes, which do not contain tobacco and are currently beyond government control...
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