Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993 (as amended)

COMMENTS: The Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993, as amended by General Law Fifth Amendment Act 157 of 1993, Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 12 of 1999, Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 23 of 2007, and Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 63 of 2008, is the primary tobacco control law of South Africa. It governs, among other things, smoking restrictions; tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and packaging and labeling. The version of the Act available here is current through the 2008 amendments.

To the best of our knowledge, all laws provided here are in effect as of July 27, 2024 unless otherwise noted.