Laws
Guyana National Bureau of Standards Act (1984) (as amended)
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Guyana Standard (GYS) 65-3:1997, Requirements for Advertising: Advertising of Cigarettes
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Guyana Standard (GYS) 9-3:2004, Specification for Labelling of Commodities: Labelling of Retail Packages of Cigarettes
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Health Facilities Licensing Regulations 2008
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Protection of Children Act 2009 (excerpt)
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Tobacco Control Act 2017 (Act No. 17 of 2017)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Act 2017 contains provisions covering the creation of a National Tobacco Control Council, the establishment of smoke free places; advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and packaging and labeling. The Act also contains enforcement provisions. The Tobacco Control (Commencement) Order 2017 establishes that the Act is to enter into force on December 11, 2017.
Tobacco Control (Commencement) Order 2017 (No. 44 of 2017)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control (Commencement) Order 2017 establishes December 11, 2017 as the day on which the Tobacco Control Act 2017 is to enter into force.
Tobacco Products' Packaging and Labelling Regulations 2018 (No. 4 of 2018)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco Products’ Packaging and Labelling Regulations 2018 contain detailed information on tobacco product labeling, including schedules containing specific language and health warning images that must be used.
