Laws
Chapter on Regulations on Trade of Imported Goods (excerpts)
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Regulation Banning the Advertisement of Tobacco in the Maldives, 1998
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Circular No. 23-C3 on Health Warnings
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COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Act (Law No. 15/2010) is the primary tobacco control legislation and regulates smoke free places; tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and tobacco packaging and labeling.
COMMENTS: The Regulation for Designating Tobacco Consumption Prohibited Places was issued under Tobacco Control Act (Act No. 15/2010), and the regulation prohibits smoking in all public transport, most indoor public places and indoor work places, and some outdoor places.
Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products
COMMENTS: Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products was issued under the Tobacco Control Act (Law No. 15/2010) and implements the packaging and labeling provisions of the Tobacco Control Act. The regulations provide the requirements for the content, form, placement, and rotation of health warnings on tobacco product packaging.
Design and Layout Requirements for Health Warnings under Regulation 2019/R-158
COMMENTS: The Design and Layout Requirements for Health Warnings under Regulation 2019/R-158 were issued under Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products. The regulations provide additional details about the design and layout requirements for health warnings on tobacco product packaging.
Regulation 2019/R-1028, First Amendment of Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products
COMMENTS: Regulation 2019/R-1028 contains the First Amendment of Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products. It clarifies the supply deadline and effective date of the health warning requirements.
Regulation 2019/R-1046, Second Amendment of Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products
COMMENTS: Regulation 2019/R-1046 contains the Second Amendment of Regulation 2019/R-158 on the Packaging and Labeling of Tobacco Products. It clarifies health warning requirements in "exceptional circumstances," i.e., duty-free products, warehouses for export, and duty-exempt products for travelers.
Law No. 23/2024, First Amendment to Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act)
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Design and Layout Requirements for Health Warnings Under Regulation 2025/R-21
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First Amendment of Design and Layout Requirements for Health Warnings Under Regulation 2025/R-21
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Law No. 6/2025, Second Amendment to Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act)
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Second Amendment of Design and Layout Requirements for Health Warnings Under Regulation 2025/R-21
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