South Africa

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.

COMMENTS: The Regulations Relating to the Labelling, Advertising, and Sale of Tobacco Products were issued under the Tobacco Products Control Act and regulate tobacco product packaging and labeling.

COMMENTS: The Regulations Relating to Provisions for Exemption for Unintended Consequences and the Phasing out of Existing Sponsorship or Contractual Obligations (No. R. 977) were issued under the Tobacco Products Control Act. They regulate the phasing out of advertising contracts in existence at the time of the advertising ban (1999) and cross-border advertising exemptions.

COMMENTS: The Notice Relating to the Maximum Permissible Yield of Tar, Nicotine and Other Constituents (No. 6. 974) establishes maximum levels of tar and nicotine per cigarette.

COMMENTS: The Notice Relating to Smoking of Tobacco Products in Public Places (No. R. 975) was issued under the Tobacco Products Control Act and regulates designated smoking areas for places where such designated smoking areas are allowed.

COMMENTS: The Regulations Relating to the Point of Sale of Tobacco Products (No. R. 976) were issued under the Tobacco Products Control Act and regulate signs at point of sale, including signs displaying availability and price, indicating sales to minors are prohibited, and health warnings.

COMMENTS: The Regulations Relating to the Standards for Manufacturing of Reduced Ignition Propensity (RIP) Cigarettes were issued under the Tobacco Products Control Act. The Regulations set forth, among other things, product testing and certification requirements, and packaging and marking requirements.

COMMENTS: The South African Pharmacy Council adopted these rules, prohibiting the sale of tobacco, tobacco-related products and e-cigarettes in pharmacies.